Larch Creek (FR 2253) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Larch Creek (FR 2253) in MT

Road corridorKootenai NF, Cabinet Ranger District

12 mi from Thompson Falls

Maps 3,149 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Kootenai National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · 32 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 8.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Larch Point.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Winds through 6 switchbacks.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Larch Point stands 1,741 ft above the map pin, 2.2 miles west.
  • Big Beaver Creek runs 0.6 mi off.

Rules

  • 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
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 32–56°F, 2.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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