High Ridge (FR 7698) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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High Ridge (FR 7698) in MT

Lolo NF, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District
5,095 ft
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A 14.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sanders County, MT. The road is open seasonally, December 2 to October 14.

Lolo National Forest, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 14.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 14.4 of the 14.4 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,700 ft over 14.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 14%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 9 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. The nearest town, Plains, is 5.4 mi off.

September normals 40–66°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Pierce - Superior (FR 250) in MTForest Road Road31.0miWilliams Pass (FR 341) in MTForest Road Road31.7miFish Creek State Park in MTCampground31.9miRock Creek - Tarkio (FR 7764) in MTForest Road Road32.2miBig Pine Fishing Access in MTCampground33.0mi
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?