Fatman (FR 2292) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Fatman (FR 2292) in MT

Kootenai NF, Cabinet Ranger District
2,787 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 5.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sanders County, MT. The road serves Fatman Mountain.

Kootenai National Forest, Cabinet Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 5.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.7 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks.

Star Peak stands 3,379 ft above the site, 1.4 miles northeast. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The Cabinet Gorge Reservoir shoreline is 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Libby, is 28 mi off.

September normals 51–71°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?