Eddy Mountain Lookout (FR 7600) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
Eddy Mountain Lookout (FR 7600) in MT
A 9.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sanders County, MT. The road is open seasonally, June 16 to August 31.
Lolo National Forest, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
0.3 of the 9.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.1 miles). Climbs 3,900 ft over 9.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 39%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 17 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Eddy Mountain stands 4,006 ft above the site, 2.9 miles east. Cameron Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.0 miles off. The nearest town, Thompson Falls, is 6.2 mi off.
September normals 52–73°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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