Patflat (FR 18659) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access in Montana

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Patflat (FR 18659) in MT

Road corridorLolo NF, Superior Ranger District

9.3 mi from Plains

Maps 2,591 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · 32 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
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Road Access

Moderate
  • All 1.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Keystone Peak.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

5 known camp spots along this road, between mile 0.2 and mile 1.6: reported by travellers.

Setting

Limited privacy
  • Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.2 miles off.
  • Keystone Peak stands 3,287 ft above the map pin, 2.2 miles south.
  • Patrick Creek runs 0.2 mi off.

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

September normals 4276°F, 0.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.