Chippy Creek (FR 882) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Chippy Creek (FR 882) in MT

Lolo NF, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District
4,592 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 5.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sanders County, MT.

Lolo National Forest, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 5.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.5 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.0 miles off. Snowstorm Mountain stands 2,390 ft above the site, 5.7 miles east. The nearest town, Marion, is 22 mi off.

September normals 39–67°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Miller Draw (FR 7861) in MTForest Road Road38.1miBirds Eye (FR 16959) in MTDispersed Camping38.6miNinemile-Pardee (FR 97) in MTForest Road Road38.7miWest Side Pardee (FR 7866) in MTForest Road Road39.5miLittle Joe Creek (FR 282) in MTForest Road Road40.1mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Lolo National Forest, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?