Knowles Mclaughlin (FR 5585) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Knowles Mclaughlin (FR 5585) in MT

Lolo NF, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District
4,911 ft
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A 2.9-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 2.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.9 miles). Climbs 630 ft over 2.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 14%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.0 miles off. The nearest town, Plains, is 11 mi off.

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

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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?