Larch Point (FR 2223) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access in Montana
Larch Point (FR 2223) in MT
Why
U.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.All 7.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Few of the stretches measured have level ground to pull onto. Winds through 5 switchbacks.
Larch Point stands 1,521 ft above the site, 1.5 miles northwest. Private here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off. Lion Creek runs 0.8 mi off.
Kootenai National Forest, Cabinet Ranger District: 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.
| Fire restrictions | Set by Kootenai National Forest, Cabinet Ranger District. Check current orders |
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September normals 42–70°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.