West Fork Thompson (FR 603) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access in Montana

AnyRoost

West Fork Thompson (FR 603) in MT

Lolo NF, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District
4,531 ft8.4 mi from Thompson Falls
Maps
RUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TUNMEASURED
T-MobileUNMEASURED
StarlinkFAIR
Dispersed camping generally allowed
WhyU.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.

Fire orders

5.4 of the 13.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, 7.7 miles of it dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Cube Iron Mountain stands 2,655 ft above the site, 2.2 miles southwest. Secluded here, with no through road within 3.7 miles.

Lolo National Forest, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District: Camping or otherwise occupying a single site for over 16 consecutive days within a calendar year. … Camping or otherwise occupying any number of sites over 32 cumulative days within a calendar year.

Rules that apply to this spot
Fire restrictions

Set by Lolo National Forest, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District.

Check current orders

September normals 47–68°F, 2.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
South Fork Little Joe Creek (FR 221) in MTForest Road Road34.9miMoore Ridge (FR 3848) in MTForest Road Road35.3miSunset (FR 3814) in MTForest Road Road35.7miMoore Lake Campground in MTCampground36.1miPikes Peak (FR 19268) in MTDispersed Camping36.4mi
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?