Upper Shamrock (FR 16365) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
Upper Shamrock (FR 16365) in MT
A 2.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sanders County, MT. The road serves Table Top Mountain. The road is open seasonally, May 16 to October 14.
Lolo National Forest, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 2.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.2 miles). Climbs 610 ft over 2.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 16%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.
Table Top Mountain stands 2,337 ft above the site, 2.4 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Prospect Creek runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Thompson Falls, is 8.1 mi off.
September normals 39–71°F, 1.4″ 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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