Big Elk-Not Needed (FR 654) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Big Elk-Not Needed (FR 654) in MT

Road corridorHelena-Lewis and Clark NF, Judith-Musselshell Ranger District

31 mi from Big Timber

Maps 6,337 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Helena-Lewis and Clark 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
  • All 0.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Cinnamon Spring.
  • Estimated climb: 60 ft over 0.6 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 17%.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 3.2 miles off.
  • Big Elk Creek runs 0.2 mi off.
  • Cinnamon Peak stands 2,287 ft above the map pin, 3.2 miles northwest.

Rules

  • 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
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 28–51°F, 2.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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