Mosquito Ridge (FR 7650) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Mosquito Ridge (FR 7650) in MT

Road corridorLolo NF, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District

9.3 mi from Thompson Falls

Maps 4,939 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Lolo National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 12/2–10/14Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · 32 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
VerizonNONE
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 11.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Mosquito Peak.
  • Estimated climb: 3,000 ft over 11.1 miles through 16 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 23%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Driveway Peak stands 1,471 ft above the map pin, 3.7 miles southwest.

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 31–50°F, 3.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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