East Fork Swamp Creek (FR 7589) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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East Fork Swamp Creek (FR 7589) in MT

Lolo NF, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District
4,330 ft
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A 13.3-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.

4 of the 13.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (13.3 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 14 switchbacks.

Combest Peak stands 1,272 ft above the site, 3.0 miles southeast. The nearest town, Plains, is 6.4 mi off.

September normals 43–69°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Pierce - Superior (FR 250) in MTForest Road Road30.3miWilliams Pass (FR 341) in MTForest Road Road31.5miFish Creek State Park in MTCampground31.7miRock Creek - Tarkio (FR 7764) in MTForest Road Road31.9miBig Pine Fishing Access in MTCampground32.9mi
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?