Flatiron Ridge (FR 7602) in MT

Road corridorLolo NF, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District

3.9 mi from Thompson Falls

Maps 2,739 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–3.2 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Motor-vehicle season 5/16–10/14Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · 32 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi

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Difficult

All 6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
Near Miller Park.
Estimated climb: 1,700 ft over 6 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%.
Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side.
Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Some privacy

Camping or otherwise occupying a single site for over 16 consecutive days within a calendar year. … Camping or otherwise occupying any number of sites over 32 cumulative days within a calendar year.
Camping rules

October normals 36–59°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Flatiron Ridge (FR 7602) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access