Spring Creek (FR 5587) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Spring Creek (FR 5587) in MT

Lolo NF, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District
2,849 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 9.6-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 9.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.6 miles). Climbs 3,000 ft over 9.6 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 45%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 10 switchbacks.

Big Hole Peak stands 4,113 ft above the site, 4.2 miles northwest. Tepee Creek runs 0.3 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. The nearest town, Plains, is 9.4 mi off.

September normals 46–75°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Sunrise Point (FR 7789) in MTForest Road Road36.4miSnowshoe Pass (FR 388) in MTForest Road Road36.6miMeadow Creek (ninemile) (FR 7788) in MTForest Road Road37.2miHappy Hollow Spur 1 (FR 37340) in MTDispersed Camping37.3miSpring House (FR 16134) 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?