Johnson CR (FR 1208) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access
Johnson CR (FR 1208) in MT
Road corridorBeaverhead-Deerlodge NF
14 mi from Anaconda-Deer Lodge County
Maps 5,739 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0–4.7 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission. Miles 0–13.3 are inside the of Butte-Silver Bow (balance), whose rules apply there. Miles 6.9–12.7 are inside the of Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, whose rules apply there.
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest ↗
Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · 32 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
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Road Access
Difficult
- 2.2 of this road’s 13.5 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 3,600 ft over 13.5 miles through 13 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 29%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.9 miles off.
- Dickie Hills stands 1,435 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles northeast.
- Big Hole River runs 0.2 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 32–54°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.