Parrot (FR 17069) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Parrot (FR 17069) in MT

Lolo NF, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District
4,189 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TUNMEASURED
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StarlinkFAIR

A 5.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sanders County, MT. The road serves Basin Peak. The road is open seasonally, June 16 to October 14.

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

All 5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 10 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.2 miles off. Sundance Ridge stands 2,898 ft above the site, 3.4 miles southwest. The nearest town, Thompson Falls, is 14 mi off.

September normals 40–69°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Sunset (FR 3814) in MTForest Road Road38.2miMoore Lake Campground in MTCampground38.7miDry Creek (FR 342) in MTForest Road Road39.2miPilot Travel Center in MTRest Area39.2miThompson Peak Lookout Tower in MTCampground39.7mi
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?