West Fork Crow Creek (FR 877) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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West Fork Crow Creek (FR 877) in MT

Lolo NF, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District
3,156 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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AT&TUNMEASURED
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A 5.4-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 5.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.4 miles). Climbs 1,500 ft over 5.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 7 switchbacks.

East Fork Crow Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Taft Summit stands 3,153 ft above the site, 3.5 miles south. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Thompson Falls, is 11 mi off.

September normals 43–73°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Twomile Creek (FR 431) in MTForest Road Road21.9miNewman Ridge (FR 1185) in MTForest Road Road22.0miLittle Joe Ridge (FR 6314) in MTForest Road Road23.5miRidge Top (FR 7779) in MTDispersed Camping24.3miUpper Little Joe (FR 1179) in MTForest Road Road25.0mi
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?