Knowles Indian (FR 18263) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Knowles Indian (FR 18263) in MT

Lolo NF, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District
5,145 ft
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A 2.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sanders County, MT.

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

All 2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.2 miles off. The nearest town, Plains, is 10 mi off.

September normals 44–67°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Clearwater Crossing Campground in MTCampground32.8miWest Fork Fish Creek (FR 7750) in MTForest Road Road32.9miEd's Ridge (FR 5539-1) in MTDispersed Camping34.6miEd's Creek (FR 5544) in MTDispersed Camping34.6miGus Creek (FR 5542) in MTDispersed Camping35.1mi
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?