Deerhorn Jungle (FR 529) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Deerhorn Jungle (FR 529) in MT

Lolo NF, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District
4,367 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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An 11.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sanders County, MT. The road serves Deerhorn Mountain. The road is open seasonally, June 16 to October 14.

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

All 11.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.3 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 12 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.2 miles off. Basin Peak stands 1,370 ft above the site, 1.4 miles north. The nearest town, Thompson Falls, is 14 mi off.

September normals 39–68°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?