Wilkes Ridge (FR 2142) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Wilkes Ridge (FR 2142) in MT

Lolo NF, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District
5,085 ft
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A 14.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sanders County, MT. The road serves Hill Seven. The road is open seasonally, May 16 to October 14.

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

All 14.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (14.5 miles). Climbs 4,000 ft over 14.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 12 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.5 miles off. The nearest town, Thompson Falls, is 6.9 mi off.

September normals 33–66°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
South Fork Little Joe Creek (FR 221) in MTForest Road Road23.5miMoore Ridge (FR 3848) in MTForest Road Road23.6miMoore Lake Campground in MTCampground24.3miSunset (FR 3814) in MTForest Road Road24.3miDry Creek (FR 342) in MTForest Road Road27.1mi
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?