Taft Summit (FR 7709) — Superior in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Taft Summit (FR 7709) — Superior in MT

Lolo NF, Superior Ranger District
4,468 ft
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A 5.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sanders County, MT.

Lolo National Forest, Superior Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

1.1 of the 5.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 5.7 of the 5.9 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 25 switchbacks.

Taft Summit stands 1,841 ft above the site, 1.6 miles northeast. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Thompson Falls, is 15 mi off.

September normals 50–67°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Ward Creek (FR 889) in MTForest Road Road16.4miTwomile Creek (FR 431) in MTForest Road Road18.8miNewman Ridge (FR 1185) in MTForest Road Road19.3miLittle Joe Ridge (FR 6314) in MTForest Road Road20.5miUpper Little Joe (FR 1179) in MTForest Road Road21.7mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Lolo National Forest, Superior 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?