Wilkes Creek (FR 7618) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Wilkes Creek (FR 7618) in MT

Lolo NF, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District
3,878 ft
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A 13.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sanders County, MT. The road serves Table Top Mountain. The road is open seasonally, December 2 to October 14.

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

All 13.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (13.9 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 13 switchbacks.

Table Top Mountain stands 1,870 ft above the site, 1.8 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Prospect Creek runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Thompson Falls, is 5.9 mi off.

September normals 46–69°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Upper Little Joe (FR 1179) in MTForest Road Road24.4miSouth Fork Little Joe Creek (FR 221) in MTForest Road Road26.6miMoore Ridge (FR 3848) in MTForest Road Road26.6miMoore Lake Campground in MTCampground27.3miSunset (FR 3814) in MTForest Road Road27.4mi
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?