Plains Ranger Station (FR 588) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Plains Ranger Station (FR 588) in MT

Lolo NF, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District
2,469 ft
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A 0.3-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Sanders County, MT.

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

All 0.3 miles in are fully maintained. Paved the whole way in (0.3 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Deemer Peak stands 3,785 ft above the site, 5.5 miles east. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 6 -- a suburban sky. Clark Fork runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Plains, is 0.4 mi off.

September normals 45–76°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Rock Creek - Tarkio (FR 7764) in MTForest Road Road34.7miPierce - Superior (FR 250) in MTForest Road Road35.1miFish Creek - Lolo Creek (FR 343) in MTForest Road Road38.2miWest Fork Petty Creek (FR 22) in MTForest Road Road38.6miClearwater Crossing Campground in MTCampground38.6mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?