Patricks Knob (FR 7592) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Patricks Knob (FR 7592) in MT

Lolo NF, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District
4,947 ft
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A 9.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sanders County, MT.

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

4.3 of the 9.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.7 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 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Patricks Knob stands 1,884 ft above the site, 2.2 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. The nearest town, Plains, is 6.7 mi off.

September normals 40–67°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Fish Creek - Lolo Creek (FR 343) in MTForest Road Road31.8miClearwater Crossing Campground in MTCampground31.8miWest Fork Fish Creek (FR 7750) in MTForest Road Road31.8miThompson Fish Creek (FR 7730) in MTForest Road Road35.8miEd's Ridge (FR 5539-1) in MTDispersed Camping37.9mi
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?