Deemer Peak (FR 440) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Deemer Peak (FR 440) in MT

Lolo NF, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District
5,357 ft
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A 6.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sanders County, MT. The road is open seasonally, May 16 to October 14.

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

All 6.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.7 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 6 switchbacks.

Deemer Peak stands 897 ft above the site, 0.7 miles northwest. Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.2 miles off. The nearest town, Plains, is 6.1 mi off.

September normals 44–65°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Rock Creek - Tarkio (FR 7764) in MTForest Road Road35.6miWest Fork Petty Creek (FR 22) in MTForest Road Road37.6miFish Creek - Lolo Creek (FR 343) in MTForest Road Road38.3miClearwater Crossing Campground in MTCampground39.4miWest Fork Fish Creek (FR 7750) in MTForest Road Road39.4mi
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?