West Fork Fishtrap Creek (FR 7609) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
West Fork Fishtrap Creek (FR 7609) in MT
An 11.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sanders County, MT. The road serves Lone Tree Peak. The road is open seasonally, June 16 to March 31.
Lolo National Forest, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
4.7 of the 11.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.5 miles). Climbs 2,800 ft over 11.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 24%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 18 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Benson Peak stands 2,678 ft above the site, 1.8 miles northwest. Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.1 miles off. Stony Lake Creek runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Thompson Falls, is 15 mi off.
September normals 47–68°F, 2.1″ 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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