Mantrap (FR 7562) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Mantrap (FR 7562) in MT

Lolo NF, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District
4,063 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 12.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sanders County, MT. The road is open seasonally, June 16 to October 14.

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

All 12.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (12.7 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 16 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.5 miles off. Border Peak stands 1,353 ft above the site, 2.2 miles east. Crescent Lake lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Thompson Falls, is 22 mi off.

September normals 41–67°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Rock Creek (FR 444) in MTForest Road Road36.9miDry Fork (FR 1194) in MTForest Road Road37.1miCabin City Campground in MTCampground37.1miCamels Hump Lookout (FR 3800) in MTForest Road Road37.6miMayo Creek (FR 1101) in MTForest Road Road37.8mi
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?