Bird MTN RD (FR 149.1) in WY -- Camping Rules & Access

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Bird MTN RD (FR 149.1) in WY

Road corridorShoshone NF, Clarks Fork Ranger District

23 mi from Red Lodge

Maps 9,673 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Shoshone National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 7/16–12/1Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · then move 5 mi
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT

Road Access

Rough
  • All 2.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Bird Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 390 ft over 2.7 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 17%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
  • A water crossing 2 miles along the road.

Known camping along this road at mile 1.6: .

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Chain Lakes lies 0.5 mi off.

Rules

  • Single Location Occupancy Limited to Sixteen (16) Days
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 21–41°F, 2.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.