Upper Lucky Boy (FR 16190) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Upper Lucky Boy (FR 16190) in MT

Lolo NF, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District
3,570 ft
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A 7.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sanders County, MT. The road serves Driveway Peak. The road is open seasonally, May 16 to October 14.

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

All 7.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.8 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 5 switchbacks.

Driveway Peak stands 2,840 ft above the site, 2.9 miles northwest. Prospect Creek runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Thompson Falls, is 9.9 mi off.

September normals 41–71°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Newman Ridge (FR 1185) in MTForest Road Road23.0miTwomile Creek (FR 431) in MTForest Road Road23.1miLittle Joe Ridge (FR 6314) in MTForest Road Road24.7miUpper Little Joe (FR 1179) in MTForest Road Road26.3miLittle Joe Creek (FR 282) in MTForest Road Road27.1mi
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?