Clark - Hinchwood (FR 1027) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Clark - Hinchwood (FR 1027) in MT

Lolo NF, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District
3,624 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 14.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sanders County, MT. The road serves Locust Hill. The road is open seasonally, May 16 to October 14.

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

All 14.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (14.3 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Deemer Peak stands 2,630 ft above the site, 3.0 miles southeast. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Plains, is 5.6 mi off.

September normals 42–72°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Fish Creek Divide (FR 4230-2) in MTForest Road Road36.2miWilliams Pass (FR 341) in MTForest Road Road36.5miFish Creek State Park in MTCampground36.8miBig Pine Fishing Access in MTCampground37.3miRock Creek - Tarkio (FR 7764) in MTForest Road Road38.3mi
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?