Section 30 (FR 5479) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Section 30 (FR 5479) in MT

Lolo NF, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District
3,899 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 6.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sanders County, MT.

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

All 6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6 miles). Climbs 1,400 ft over 6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 25%. 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 11 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.4 miles off. Daisy Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Marmot Peak stands 3,318 ft above the site, 5.5 miles southwest. The nearest town, Thompson Falls, is 18 mi off.

September normals 42–70°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Little Joe Ridge (FR 6314) in MTForest Road Road39.0miCold Peak (FR 3803) in MTForest Road Road39.8miSloway Gulch (FR 389) in MTForest Road Road40.0miSloway Campground in MTCampground40.1miSlowey Camp Loop A (FR 1157) in MTDispersed Camping40.2mi
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?