Mcginnis Face (FR 16550) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
Mcginnis Face (FR 16550) in MT
A 6.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sanders County, MT. The road is open seasonally, May 16 to October 14.
Lolo National Forest, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 6.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.3 miles). Climbs 1,100 ft over 6.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 24%. 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.
Corona Divide stands 1,081 ft above the site, 1.1 miles south. Corona Creek runs 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Plains, is 14 mi off.
September normals 39–68°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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