Southside Henry (FR 4271) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
Southside Henry (FR 4271) in MT
A 14.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sanders County, MT. The road serves Henry Peak. The road is open seasonally, December 2 to October 14.
Lolo National Forest, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 14.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (14.3 miles). Climbs 2,000 ft over 14.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 31%. 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 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Henry Peak stands 1,341 ft above the site, 0.7 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. The nearest town, Plains, is 5.1 mi off.
September normals 38–67°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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