E Fk Elk Creek (FR 2273) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
E Fk Elk Creek (FR 2273) in MT
An 11.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sanders County, MT.
Kootenai National Forest, Cabinet 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). Climbs 3,400 ft over 11.3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks.
Divide Peak stands 2,708 ft above the site, 2.5 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. Deer Creek runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Kellogg, is 32 mi off.
September normals 47–71°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Kootenai National Forest, Cabinet Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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