Dispersed Camping in Ravalli County, Montana
Showing 219 locations in Ravalli County.
Ambrose-sawmill Road Dispersed
A scenic forest corridor along Ambrose-sawmill Road in Lolo National Forest, offering native-material pullouts suitable for dispersed camping.
Anytime Fitness Stevensville
Paved parking area located near Anytime Fitness in Stevensville. Best suited for brief, low-profile overnight stays for active gym members in self-contained vehicles.
Bad News Camp
A remote, primitive camping site situated further along Forest Road 720. Offers deep forest immersion with minimal amenities.
Balsam Creek Dispersed Area
A beautiful, natural dispersed camping area situated in the Bitterroot National Forest along Balsam Creek.
Bare Cone Forest Road
A scenic mountain access road winding through the southern Bitterroot Range, offering direct passage near Bare Cone and Blue Joint Hot Springs. Dispersed camping options are scattered along the corridor under standard national forest guidelines.
Basin-Bonnie Blue Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along the Basin-Bonnie Blue forest road near the West Fork of the Bitterroot River. This area offers quiet, forested settings near developed campgrounds and recreational trailheads.
Bear Camp
Bear Camp offers a quiet rustic camping spot located off Parachute Hill Road near the scenic Lochsa River corridor. It provides a peaceful, shaded retreat nestled within the dense national forest.
Bear Creek Face (FR 1344) Dispersed
This forest service road winds along the face of the Bitterroot Mountains near Hamilton, offering dispersed camping corridors close to multiple trailheads.
Bear Creek Forest Road
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Bear Creek Road within the Bitterroot National Forest.
Bear Creek Pass Campground
A primitive Forest Service campground located near the crest of the Bitterroot Range, offering highly scenic camping near trailheads.
Bear Creek Pass Horse Camp
A specialized Forest Service camping area designed to accommodate equestrian users and trail riders heading into the backcountry.
Bear Creek Pass Trail Dispersed
A rugged, high-clearance mountain trail turnaround location within the Bitterroot National Forest near Bear Creek Pass.
Beaver Meadows Road B Dispersed
Quiet and scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Beaver Meadows Road B within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. The area provides access to primitive pullouts surrounded by coniferous forest near the Montana-Idaho border.
Beaver Meadows Road Dispersed
A scenic national forest corridor offering quiet roadside dispersed camping deep within Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest.
Beaver Ridge Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor running along Beaver Ridge within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. The route shifts from a well-graded gravel surface to native dirt material, offering remote camping options along the ridgeline.
Beaver Ridge Road Dispersed
A rugged mountain corridor along Beaver Ridge Road offering rustic dispersed camping options in a scenic, heavily wooded setting.
Bertie Lord Cut Across Road
A scenic national forest corridor winding through the Bitterroot National Forest. This dirt and gravel road provides access to dispersed camping opportunities in a tranquil mountain environment.
Bit Face N Lit Smith Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Forest Road 1341 (Bit Face N Lit Smith Creek Road) in the scenic Bitterroot National Forest. This dirt and gravel route winds through quiet pine forests near the Big Creek trailhead, offering peaceful dispersed camping opportunities. Access is suitable for passenger cars under dry summer conditions, with seasonal winter closures affecting vehicle access. Dispersed camping is allowed along the road corridor in accordance with forest regulations. The area provides a tranquil, rustic mountain escape with quick access to nearby wilderness trailheads. Standard wilderness rules apply, and visitors must practice leave-no-trace ethics.
Bitterroot Forest Dispersed Spot
A quiet dispersed camping pull-off located in a scenic, forested setting within Bitterroot National Forest.
Bitterroot National Forest - Jct 720 & SKAL Highway 75.0
A scenic national forest road corridor located in the Bitterroot National Forest near Hamilton. The road is accessible by passenger cars and provides primitive dispersed camping options along the native material route.
Bitterroot National Forest - Special Use Road
This forest road corridor offers dispersed camping access inside the Bitterroot National Forest, running near Grouse Butte and the West Trapper Ridge Overlook.
Bitterroot National Forest Dispersed
A quiet wilderness road pull-off located deep within the Bitterroot National Forest, offering a peaceful rustic camping experience.
Bitterroot National Forest Dispersed Spot
A quiet, primitive dispersed site located in the Bitterroot National Forest west of Hamilton, ideal for self-contained rigs seeking a simple overnight stay.
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Bitterroot National Forest Pull-Off
A basic roadside pull-off offering a simple overnight stay nestled within the Bitterroot National Forest region near Hamilton. The site sits on a graded gravel road surrounded by native pine forest, providing a practical stopping point with decent natural buffers. No amenities are available, so campers must pack out all waste. Standard U.S. Forest Service dispersed rules apply.
Black Bear Campground
A scenic Forest Service campground located directly along a rushing stream, offering basic amenities in a forested setting.
Black Canyon Beach Campsite
A basic, remote riverside clearing along the Salmon Wild and Scenic River corridor, primarily accessed by boat or rugged wilderness trail.
Blodgett Campground
Tucked under the towering granite cliffs of Blodgett Canyon, this small and highly popular developed campground offers immediate access to climbing, hiking, and fishing along Blodgett Creek. It features five roomy, paved sites, plus one walk-in tent site and an adjacent day-use trailhead parking area where self-contained rigs occasionally overnight if the campground is full. Facilities are basic, including clean vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings, but there is no trash collection or drinking water available.
Blodgett Creek Road Dispersed
This scenic corridor along Blodgett Creek Road winds through the Bitterroot National Forest towards the dramatic Blodgett Canyon trailhead. It offers several pull-offs on public land that serve as scenic overlooks of the valley below, though sites are typically unlevel and require leveling blocks. Be aware that the road traverses sections of private property before entering National Forest lands.
Blue Joint Forest Road Dispersed
A scenic forest corridor winding through the Bitterroot National Forest, providing access to remote dispersed camping opportunities and nearby hot springs.
Blue Joint-Coal Creek Ridge Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping opportunities located along the gravel corridor of Blue Joint-Coal Creek Ridge Road in the Bitterroot National Forest.
Boulder Creek Horse Camp
An equestrian-focused camping area located directly across from the Sam Billings campground loop. It features 4 smaller sites equipped with standard tables and fire rings, alongside horse tie-out bars and metal hitching structures.
Brushy Creek Camp
A rustic dispersed camping corridor along Brushy Creek Road, offering primitive sites nestled in the Lolo National Forest.
Buck-rombo Loop (FR 416A)
A scenic national forest road corridor winding through the Bitterroot National Forest. This route offers opportunities for dispersed camping along the forest service loop with close access to Rombo Creek.
Bugle Creek Forest Road
A scenic national forest corridor running along Bugle Creek inside the stunning Bitterroot National Forest.
Butterfly-Eastman Road (FR 969)
A scenic timbered corridor along the Butterfly-Eastman Forest Road, nestled in the Bitterroot National Forest near Hamilton. The road offers dispersed camping pullouts surrounded by mature pines, with convenient access to nearby backcountry hiking trails.
Charles Waters Campground
A well-maintained, paved campground shaded by mature Ponderosa pines, located close to the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness and Stevensville. It features spacious sites, vault toilets, dumpsters, and water spigots, making it highly popular during the summer months.
Coal Creek Road (FR 434) Dispersed
A scenic mountain corridor along Coal Creek in the Bitterroot National Forest, offering dispersed creekside sites within reach of Painted Rocks State Park.
Cold Spring Hill Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain corridor winding along Cold Spring Hill in the Bitterroot National Forest. This area offers dispersed camping access along the forest road system, surrounded by pine forests.
Colt Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping sites situated along Colt Creek Road within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, located near the Colt Killed Trailhead.
Cooper Flat
An open clearing offering simple mountain forest camping in Ravalli County. It provides a peaceful setting with basic accessibility.
Corey Bar Campsite
A rustic riverside campsite situated along the scenic Salmon Wild and Scenic River corridor.
Cow Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic forest service road corridor winding through the Bitterroot National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping opportunities.
Crazy Creek Campground
A scenic, quiet Forest Service campground featuring seven developed sites nestled among tall pines near Warm Springs Creek. Ideal for tent camping and small rigs, it offers immediate access to local trailheads and swimming holes.
Crazy Creek Horse Use Campground
An equestrian-focused camping area located just north of the main campground, providing facilities tailored for horse campers.
Creekside Getaway
A private, bookable overnight spot offering scenic mountain backdrops and a peaceful running creek nearby. Guests have access to a basic restroom with a toilet and sink, along with a fire pit and picnic table.
Crime Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed roadside camping options situated along Crime Road in the scenic Bitterroot National Forest.
Crooked Fork Detour Dispersed
A quiet National Forest corridor located along the Crooked Fork Detour. This dirt route offers access to remote dispersed camping sites in a serene, natural environment.
Crystal Creek Campground
A small, quiet developed campground offering basic sites tucked into a scenic forest setting next to a creek.
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Deep Creek Campground
A scenic riverside camping area offering plenty of flat ground near the water. The site is highly accessible and features basic facilities, making it ideal for self-contained rigs and tent campers looking for a peaceful mountain getaway.
Deep Creek Campground
Deep Creek Campground is a rustic developed Forest Service campground located near the banks of the Selway River. This remote destination is ideal for anglers, hikers, and those seeking absolute tranquility deep within the mountain wilderness. The sites are shaded by thick conifers, providing basic facilities and an authentic backcountry camping experience. Accessible via long, gravel forest service roads, it offers direct access to pristine trails and waterways. It represents an excellent option for self-contained, adventurous campers looking to escape the crowds.
Ditch Creek-Rombo Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Ditch Creek-Rombo Creek Road within the Bitterroot National Forest.
Doran Point Forest Road
A scenic forest road winding through the Bitterroot National Forest towards Doran Point, offering high-elevation natural beauty and quiet pine surroundings.
East Fork Bitterroot Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping opportunities nestled along the East Fork Bitterroot Forest Development Road, winding through the Bitterroot National Forest with access to nearby trailheads.
East Fork Cabin
A rustic cabin in the Bitterroot National Forest with additional camping areas to accommodate larger groups. Located along the East Fork, the site offers access to excellent year-round trout and whitefish fishing.
East Fork Flat Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain corridor winding through the Bitterroot National Forest, providing direct access to roadside dispersed camping opportunities along East Fork Flat Road.
East Fork Near Jennings (FDR 5745)
This scenic forest service road corridor runs through the Bitterroot National Forest adjacent to the East Fork of the Bitterroot River. Dispersed camping opportunities exist along the corridor, with easy access to water and close proximity to nearby developed campgrounds.
East Piquett Road
A scenic forest road corridor winding through the Bitterroot National Forest, offering opportunities for dispersed camping along the native material surface. Accessible for passenger vehicles and small motorhomes looking for rustic wilderness camping.
Elk Summit Campground
A scenic developed campground situated 24 miles south of Highway 12 near the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness and Hoodoo Lake.
Elk Summit Road
A gravel-surfaced National Forest road weaving through the pristine Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest.
Fales Flat Campground
A developed forest service facility situated along the Nez Perce Fork of the Bitterroot River. This campground features a large group site well-equipped for equestrian campers, offering access to scenic wilderness trails and historical landmarks.
First Beaver Ridge Spot
A scenic, primitive clearing situated along Beaver Meadows Road B. It features a natural forest setting with moderate privacy and direct access to surrounding backcountry hiking opportunities.
Forest Service Road 62936
A beautiful corridor of quiet, shaded dispersed campsites located along Forest Service Road 62936 just past the developed Lake Como recreation boundaries. This area offers tranquil boondocking next to flowing creeks and towering trees, providing a free alternative outside the fee-restricted campground zones.
Fred Burr Trailhead
An established trailhead location offering access into the stunning Bitterroot National Forest and scenic Fred Burr canyon.
Gash-Sweathouse Face Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor situated on Forest Service lands along Gash-Sweathouse Face Road. The route winds through the beautiful Bitterroot National Forest, providing quiet primitive sites with convenient access to nearby trailheads including the popular Bear Creek Overlook.
Giant Cedar Campground
A secluded developed campground nestled in dense forest near the Lochsa River basin, shaded by magnificent old-growth cedar trees.
Gibbons Pass Road Corridor
This highly scenic corridor along the Continental Divide features dispersed camping pullouts and trailhead camping options. Access from Highway 93 via Gibbons Pass Road to the south is well-graded, while the Bitterroot-Big Hole Road heading north is steep, narrow, and unmaintained.
Gird Point Lookout
An elevated 14-by-14 historic lookout tower positioned on a high mountain peak, offering panoramic vistas of three surrounding mountain ranges and a rustic retreat high above the valley floor.
Glade Creek Camp
Glade Creek Camp features basic undeveloped camping opportunities located near Lolo Pass along Pack Creek Road.
Gold Coin Casino Parking
Paved parking lot adjacent to a local casino establishment. Overnight suitability depends entirely on obtaining management permission prior to parking.
Gold Creek Campground
A small, quiet developed Forest Service campground located near Stevensville. This site provides excellent access to local trailheads leading into the Skalkaho Wildlife Preserve, with opportunities for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.
Halford Creek Forest Road
A scenic national forest corridor running along Halford Creek in the Bitterroot National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping opportunities along the roadside.
Hannon Memorial Campground
Hannon Memorial Campground is a quiet, small developed camping area located in Ravalli County along the scenic Bitterroot Valley region. This location provides access to nearby forested trails and offers basic developed amenities.
Hart Creek-Doran Creek Forest Road
A quiet National Forest road running through the scenic Bitterroot National Forest, offering dispersed camping corridors alongside native dirt and gravel pathways.
Haskell Ridge Forest Road
This scenic dirt road corridor offers primitive dispersed camping opportunities. Winding through Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest lands, it provides a quiet natural retreat.
Hayes Creek Forest Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Hayes Creek Road winding through the scenic Bitterroot National Forest, offering direct access to Coyote Coulee and Camas Lake trailheads.
Hayes Creek-Moose Creek Road (FR 496)
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along the forest service road leading towards Camas Lake Trailhead. The route offers pull-offs near a mountain stream under a canopy of the Bitterroot National Forest.
Head Of Cat House Forest Road
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the beautiful Bitterroot National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping options along the roadside.
Head of Gird Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain corridor winding through the Bitterroot National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping along Gird Creek.
Head Of Haacke Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Head of Haacke Creek Road, weaving through the scenic Bitterroot National Forest.
Hell's Half Acre
A rugged forest road corridor providing rustic dispersed camping opportunities within the Bitterroot National Forest.
Horse Heaven Cabin
Historic one-room USFS cabin nestled between scenic wilderness areas, offering a remote retreat equipped with bunk beds, a wood stove, propane cook stove, and vault toilet. Guests must bring their own sleeping bags, water, and supplies to this peaceful backcountry location.
Indian Creek Forest Road 6223
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along Forest Road 6223 near the Indian Creek Trailhead and Pack Station in the Bitterroot National Forest, providing excellent access to rugged backcountry trails.
Indian Trees Campground
A quiet and clean developed U.S. Forest Service campground located three-quarters of a mile off Highway 93 in the Bitterroot National Forest. Nestled in southwest Montana's mountains, it provides paved camping spurs, tall pine surroundings, and direct access to historic trail routes like the Nez Perce National Historic Trail.
Jennings Camp Campground
A rustic, small-scale developed forest service campground tucked away in a quiet mountain setting within the Bitterroot National Forest.
Jennings Camp Creek Road Dispersed
An isolated forest road corridor navigating the Bitterroot National Forest along Jennings Camp Creek. This area offers primitive dispersed camping opportunities with quiet, wooded surroundings near Jennings Camp Campground.
Kerlee Lake Trail Access
A remote backcountry trail point situated deep within the Bitterroot National Forest mountain wilderness.
Kootenai Creek Corridor
A scenic access corridor winding into the Bitterroot National Forest along Kootenai Creek, offering paved access to natural landmarks and local hiking trails. The route provides an entry point for motorized recreation and backcountry exploring close to historic valley points of interest.
Lake Como Campground
A premium developed single-loop campground situated within a stand of mixed pine and fir trees below the Lake Como dam. Features spacious, paved, 125-foot pull-through sites with electrical and water hookups, making it highly accommodating for large rigs.
Larry Creek Group Campground
An accessible group campsite located in the Bitterroot National Forest, offering a large pavilion, vault toilets, and a central campfire circle. When not reserved, the parking lot has occasionally been used for overflow camping.
Larry Creek Road Dispersed
A quiet National Forest road corridor located west of Stevensville in the Bitterroot National Forest, providing standard dispersed camping opportunities along the pine-shaded route.
Lavene Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain corridor along the Lavene Creek forest road, offering access to the nearby Bitterroot National Forest and trailheads.
Little Blue Joint-Coal Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic national forest corridor winding through the Bitterroot National Forest, providing access to remote dispersed camping sites near Painted Rocks State Park.
Little Boulder-Slate Creek Road
A scenic forest road corridor nestled in the Bitterroot National Forest offering access to dispersed camping. This route parallels Slate Creek and leads towards the Little Boulder Trailhead, serving as an excellent base for hiking and exploring near Painted Rocks State Recreation Area.
Little Sleeping Child Forest Road
This scenic forest road corridor offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities nestled deep within the Bitterroot National Forest.
Little Trapper Road
A scenic mountain corridor winding through the Bitterroot National Forest, providing access to peaceful dispersed camping options and nearby scenic viewpoints.
Lloyd Creek Forest Road
A scenic national forest road corridor winding through the Bitterroot National Forest, offering dispersed camping access along a native material surface.
Lochsa Lodge
The historic Lochsa Lodge features a rustic restaurant, bar, small convenience store, gas station, and cabin rentals, serving as a key resource hub along the Highway 12 corridor. Located adjacent to the Powell Campground, it offers essential services and satellite Wi-Fi access for dining patrons.
Lookout Mountain North Road
A scenic dirt road corridor leading through the Bitterroot National Forest offering rustic dispersed camping potential.
Lord Draw Forest Road
A quiet forest corridor along Lord Draw Forest Road in the Bitterroot National Forest, providing standard dispersed camping opportunities close to local trails and recreational features. The area is dominated by dense pine forest and offers a serene natural escape.
Lost Horse Creek Road (FR 5621)
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Forest Road 5621 within the Bitterroot National Forest. Sites are nestled in deep pine forests adjacent to a rushing mountain creek, with some spots offering immediate water access. The lower portion of the road features several campsites near a vault toilet, while crossing the bridge offers more secluded sites better suited for low-profile vehicles.
Lost Horse Guard Station
A historic administrative cabin built in 1938 by the Works Progress Administration, nestled high in the southern Bitterroot Range. This rustic cabin is available for public recreational rentals and provides a remote backcountry experience. During winter months, it is accessible only by over-snow vehicles via a 14-mile route.
Lost Horse Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain corridor winding along Lost Horse Creek in the Bitterroot National Forest, providing several rustic pull-offs suitable for dispersed camping.
Lost Horse Road Dispersed
An expansive forest corridor running along the scenic Bitterroot National Forest, providing dispersed camping opportunities. Popular access routes lead to the nearby Lost Horse Trailhead and scenic viewpoints.
Lost Horse Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain road corridor running along the Bitterroot National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities. This gravel route provides access into the rugged canyons, with pullouts suitable for self-contained rigs.
Lower Pack Creek G Dispersed
A quiet and remote dispersed camping area along an old logging road. This location offers peaceful stays near Lolo Pass, surrounded by the quiet forests of the Nez Perce-Clearwater region.
Lower Pack Creek
A scenic dirt corridor winding along Lower Pack Creek in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. This area offers tranquil forested settings with access directly off the dirt track.
Lucky Lil's Casino
Commercial parking lot near Lucky Lil's Casino off the main roadway. High visibility area with occasional vehicle activity through the night.
Magruder Crossing Campground
A scenic developed campground situated along the wild Selway River on the historic Magruder Corridor. This quiet area features basic campsites with fire rings and access to a vault toilet on-site.
Magruder Rangers House
The historical Magruder Rangers House is a US Forest Service rental cabin nestled in the remote Bitterroot National Forest, providing comfortable accommodations adjacent to the scenic Selway River. Surrounded by towering pine forests, the cabin serves as an exceptional base camp for wilderness hiking, horseback riding, and world-class trout fishing. Active ranger activities and trail crew staging occur nearby, making for a unique, historic national forest experience. The rental is available from early June to mid-October. Access requires traversing long, remote forest roads that are generally passenger-vehicle viable but slow going.
Martin Creek Campground
A basic developed Forest Service campground located near Martin Creek. Provides a quiet, forested setting for rustic camping.
Martin Creek Forest Road Dispersed
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along Martin Creek within the Bitterroot National Forest. The road is well-suited for campervans and standard motorhomes looking for rustic sites surrounded by pines.
McCalla Creek Road Dispersed
This forest road offers access to dispersed camping sites tucked away in the Bitterroot National Forest. The corridor provides quiet settings along a native material surface.
McCart Lookout
McCart Lookout is a historic, restored 1940s fire tower perched on McCart Peak on the border of the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness. Accessible via a hike, this rustic rental offers spectacular panoramic views and a unique backcountry camping experience on a mountain peak.
Meadow Creek Forest Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding alongside Meadow Creek within the Bitterroot National Forest.
Medicine Point Lookout
A historic, restored 1940s L-4 fire lookout tower perched atop Medicine Point. The rental offers spectacular panoramic views of the Bitterroot wilderness, rustic furnishings, and direct access to mountain trail systems.
Mill Creek Forest Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain road corridor running along Mill Creek in the Bitterroot National Forest, providing access to public land and local trailheads.
Mink Creek Forest Road
A scenic national forest corridor running through the Bitterroot National Forest along Mink Creek. It offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities.
Moonshine Connection Forest Road
A scenic timber-lined dirt corridor winding through the Bitterroot National Forest, providing standard dispersed camping opportunities along the roadway.
Moose Mountain Cut-off Dispersed
A quiet National Forest road corridor located near Lolo Pass, offering primitive camping opportunities tucked into the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests.
Mud Lake Campground
A rustic, primitive lakeside camping option located near Mud Lake.
Nee-Me-Poo Trailhead Parking
A large, unpaved parking area serving the Nee-Me-Poo Trailhead. Located close to the highway but offering quiet overnight options when nearby developed campgrounds are seasonally closed. Highly convenient for hikers aiming to explore the scenic historical route to the Continental Divide.
Nez Perce Road Dispersed Site
A quiet dispersed camping pull-off surrounded by dense forest outside Hamilton.
Nez Perce Trail Dispersed Camping
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along the historic Nez Perce Trail in the Bitterroot National Forest. This dirt road winds through pristine pine forests and offers several rustic pull-outs suitable for boondocking. Access is seasonal and subject to early winter closures depending on snowfall. Standard Forest Service dispersed camping rules apply throughout the corridor. This is an excellent option for self-contained rigs seeking scenic mountain tranquility.
Nez Perce Trail Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Bitterroot National Forest along the historic Nez Perce Trail. The route offers access to remote wilderness camping spots with plenty of privacy.
Nez Perce Trail Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along the historic Nez Perce Trail in the Bitterroot National Forest.
Nez Perce-Watchtower Road
This scenic dirt road corridor offers access to dispersed camping opportunities within the Bitterroot National Forest, running near Watchtower Creek and adjacent trailheads.
NFS Road Dispersed Campsites
Quiet dispersed camping options nested deep within the national forest land near Hamilton. The sites are shaded by pine trees and offer a serene, rustic environment with quick access to the surrounding forest trails and nearby mountain vistas.
North Fork Cameron Creek Road
This scenic forest route runs through the Bitterroot National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping options along the corridor.
North Fork Rye Cabin Gulch
A scenic mountain corridor situated within the Bitterroot National Forest along a native material road. It offers classic forest settings with seasonal vehicle access.
North Fork Rye Creek Road Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping options situated along the North Fork of Rye Creek within the Bitterroot National Forest.
North Fork Rye Creek Road Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping corridor along North Fork Rye Creek Road in the scenic Bitterroot National Forest.
Northside-railroad Creek Road Dispersed
This forest road corridor offers rustic dispersed camping options within the beautiful Bitterroot National Forest.
Observation Point Campground
A scenic primitive campground situated along the remote Magruder Corridor. This site offers outstanding eastward views of the surrounding mountains, especially from the nearby lookout, and features small streams flowing through the area and pit toilets.
Old Colt Creek Camp
A rustic former developed campground site located deep within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest along Colt Creek.
Old West Casino
This parking lot is located near the local casino and RV services. It is best suited for quick overnight parking with access to nearby refill and dump stations.
Painted Rocks State Park
A scenic state park located along the banks of the Painted Rocks Reservoir, offering peaceful water-side camping amidst steep pine-covered mountains.
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Paradise Campground
Paradise Campground sits along the scenic Selway River adjacent to the active Paradise Boating Site, offering easy water access and scenic wilderness views. The location serves as a major trailhead launching point with basic amenities. It features 11 developed sites equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, hitching rails, and feed bunks. Large trailers and RVs are not recommended due to limited turnaround space and road constraints. The campground is managed by the Bitterroot National Forest.
Pebble Creek Campsite
A scenic wilderness campsite situated near Pebble Creek and the Salmon River corridor.
Pierce Creek Forest Road Dispersed
A scenic forest road winding through the Bitterroot National Forest, offering opportunities for dispersed camping along the corridor.
Piquett-Pine Ridge Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping opportunities located along the Piquett-Pine Ridge forest corridor within the Bitterroot National Forest.
Poet Creek Campground
An official, remote Forest Service developed campground nestled deep within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests along Poet Creek.
Powell Campground
Powell Campground provides excellent riverside access along the Lochsa Wild and Scenic River, nestled beneath cool cedar and larch canopy opposite the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. The campground features two paved loops (one with electric hookups and one without) alongside clean restrooms, picnic tables, and fire rings, all within walking distance of services at Lochsa Lodge. Highly accessible for all rig sizes with standard forest campground amenities. It operates primarily on a reservation basis through late spring to early autumn, transitioning to first-come, first-served in the shoulder season before seasonal closure.
Raven Creek Campground
A quiet, remote developed campground located along Raven Creek within the Bitterroot National Forest. Nestled in a scenic mountain valley, it offers basic camping options with access to nearby hiking trails.
Reimel Creek Forest Road
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along Reimel Creek in the Bitterroot National Forest, providing several natural roadside clearings.
Rock Creek Horse Camp
A specialized equestrian-focused campground offering easy access to the Lake Como National Recreation Loop Trail and surrounding wilderness trails. Non-stock camping is also permitted.
Rocky Point Cut Off
Rocky Point Cut Off is a dirt forest corridor offering access to dispersed camping opportunities in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. The route connects beautiful montane landscapes with nearby attractions like Parachute Hill and Rocky Point.
Rombo Campground
A scenic developed campground situated along the West Fork Bitterroot River within the Bitterroot National Forest. The campground features towering pines, immediate river access, and provides a quiet basecamp for exploring the surrounding mountains and nearby Painted Rocks Lake. Sites are relatively close together but offer standard forest amenities.
Rooster Comb Dispersed Area
A rugged, remote dispersed camping area situated on public land in the Bitterroot National Forest, offering direct access to the trailhead near Rooster Comb.
Sam Billings Memorial Campground
A well-maintained National Forest Service campground offering 12 sites equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. The layout includes clean vault toilets and a one-way loop system, with select spacious sites capable of accommodating larger RVs or group setups.
Sawdust Gulch (FDR 5624)
A scenic Forest Service corridor along Sawdust Gulch offering quiet dispersed camping opportunities within the Bitterroot National Forest.
Sawdust Gulch Road Dispersed
A scenic Forest Service route in the Bitterroot National Forest offering peaceful, dispersed camping opportunities along the roadway. The corridor is surrounded by beautiful pine forest and is highly accessible.
Sawtooth Trailhead Road Corridor
This forest service road corridor leads directly to the scenic Sawtooth Trailhead in the Bitterroot National Forest, providing access to hiking trails and rustic dispersed camping pullouts.
Schumaker Campground
A scenic, quiet Forest Service campground situated next to Twin Lakes in the Bitterroot National Forest. The campground features clean, well-spaced sites providing great access to the water and nearby hiking trails.
Section 7 Forest Road
A quiet Forest Service corridor winding through the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. This dirt road provides accessible pullouts with peaceful wooded surroundings.
Sfk Lit Sl Ch-lairdon Gl Road (FR 5620)
This forest road offers access to dispersed camping sites within the Bitterroot National Forest.
Shiny Buckles Casino Parking
Paved parking spaces associated with the Shiny Buckles Casino facility in Hamilton.
Signal Creek Forest Road
A scenic mountain corridor situated in the Bitterroot National Forest, providing dispersed camping access near Willow Mountain.
Signal Rock Road Dispersed
A basic, roadside dispersed pull-off located along a forest service corridor near the Signal Rock Trailhead.
Silver Coin Casino Parking
Paved parking at a commercial casino lot along the main corridor. Highly exposed area with active customer flow.
Skalkaho Basin Road
A scenic forest corridor offering primitive roadside dispersed camping opportunities within the Bitterroot National Forest.
Skalkaho Mountain Dispersed Spot
A quiet dispersed camping pull-off located in a rustic forest environment near the Skalkaho Wildlife Management Area.
Skalkaho Rye Dispersed Camping Area
Peaceful dispersed camping area situated along Skalkaho Rye Road, just off Montana Highway 38 and past Black Bear Campground. The area features several campsites tucked beneath large mature trees, offering nice shade and natural separation.
Skalkaho Rye Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping options along Skalkaho Rye Road within the scenic Bitterroot National Forest.
Skalkaho-Rye Road Dispersed
A scenic forest service road corridor nestled within the Bitterroot National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities on native gravel surfaces.
Skalkaho-St. Clair Forest Road Dispersed
This forest road corridor offers scenic dispersed camping opportunities within the Bitterroot National Forest along a seasonal native material road.
Slate Creek Campground
A scenic developed campground situated adjacent to Painted Rocks Reservoir in Bitterroot National Forest.
Slocum Creek Road Dispersed
A rustic mountain road corridor winding through the Bitterroot National Forest with opportunities for dispersed camping.
South Ambrose Road Dispersed
A scenic forest road access corridor climbing into the Bitterroot National Forest, offering primitive roadside dispersed camping opportunities.
South Fork Sleeping Child Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain corridor on US Forest Service land along the South Fork of Sleeping Child Road in the Bitterroot National Forest.
South Lick Creek Dispersed Corridor
A scenic, forested corridor along South Lick Creek within the Bitterroot National Forest offering quiet dispersed camping. The area is highly convenient to Lake Como recreation, including trailheads and hiking paths.
South Of Waugh Gulch Road Dispersed
Quiet and scenic dispersed camping areas situated along Forest Development Road South of Waugh Gulch. Surrounded by the dense forests of the Bitterroot National Forest, this road provides excellent access for various vehicle types looking to camp in a rustic environment near the Reimel Creek Trailhead.
South Sawmill Road Dispersed
This forest corridor winds through the Bitterroot National Forest along South Sawmill Road, offering peaceful dispersed camping access on a native material surface.
Southside Lake Como Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping spots situated high above Lake Como along Forest Road 550. The sites feature outstanding views of the lake and surrounding forest, though there is no direct water access due to elevation. The corridor is quiet, heavily forested with ponderosa pines, and sees light daytime traffic heading to nearby trailheads.
Southside Little West Fork Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along the Southside Little West Fork dirt road in the Bitterroot National Forest.
Spring Gulch Campground
A scenic, well-maintained developed campground located right on the banks of the Bitterroot River, offering clean vault toilets and fresh well water. Several sites directly back up to the rushing water, providing a beautiful mountain setting.
St. Clair Forest Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain access corridor tucked deep within the Bitterroot National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping along its route.
State HWY Maint Road
A gravel-surface forest corridor winding through the scenic Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. This road serves as a primary access route to surrounding backcountry and is located near developed recreation areas and ranger services.
Stevensville District, Bitterroot National Forest
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Stevensville Ranger Station Road
A quiet National Forest Service access corridor situated near the historic Stevensville Ranger Station. This route offers direct access to the beautiful Bitterroot region, surrounded by scenic pine forests and located close to cultural and historic sites.
Sula District, Bitterroot National Forest
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Sula Ranger Station Forest Road
A scenic forest service corridor located within the Bitterroot National Forest near Sula, Montana. The route provides access to public land and is surrounded by native pine forest.
Sula Resort
A charming private campground and resort offering a mix of RV sites, tent camping, cabins, and an Airbnb rental. A beautiful stream flows through the property, which features family-friendly amenities including mini-golf and a kids' fishing pond.
Sunny Bar Campsite
A quiet Forest Service camping area situated along the wild and scenic Salmon River corridor.
Sweeney Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Sweeney Creek Road. The lower portion of this road winds past private residential properties where overnight stays are prohibited, but camping becomes available once entering the Bitterroot National Forest boundary. Pullouts are scattered, uneven, and generally tight, with extremely limited turnaround opportunities further up the mountain.
Three Frogs Campground
A newly reconstructed developed campground offering small trailer sites and walk-in tent options in a lovely forest setting. The main loop features hookups and paved access, while secondary loops like Three Frogs provide a more rustic and primitive experience near Lake Como.
Three Sisters Group Site
A beautiful group-only reservation site located in the pine trees directly across the road from the Rock Creek Horse Camp. Perfect for large organized gatherings looking for close access to Lake Como and the national recreation trail loop.
Tincup Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain corridor situated in the Bitterroot National Forest, offering dispersed camping alongside Tincup Creek. It is highly convenient for hikers aiming to access nearby trailheads.
Took Saddle-Bare Cone Forest Road
A scenic national forest route winding through the rugged Bitterroot National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping corridors along its native-material surface.
Trapper Creek J C Center Road
A scenic Forest Service corridor located within the Bitterroot National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping options along the road.
Travellers Rest Cabins & RV Park
A private, commercial RV park and cabin facility offering full hookups, dry camping on grassy areas, and clean amenities. It is conveniently located within walking distance of downtown Darby's shops, grocery stores, and local restaurants.
Troy Creek Forest Road
A scenic national forest road corridor running along Troy Creek within the Bitterroot National Forest, offering quiet roadside pull-offs.
Twin Lakes Packer Camp Road
This forest road corridor lies deep in the Bitterroot National Forest, providing seasonal dispersed camping opportunities along a scenic gravel route. It serves as a rustic gateway to trails like the Bear Creek Trailhead and nearby alpine lakes.
Two Percent Road Dispersed
A scenic forest road corridor winding through the Bitterroot National Forest, providing easy access to dispersed camping sites suitable for passenger cars.
Twogood Cabin
Twogood Cabin is a rustic, historic Forest Service cabin offering wilderness lodging in western Montana. The cabin is reached via a 6-mile non-motorized backcountry trail, requiring hiking, backpacking, or horseback riding to access.
Upper Pierce Creek Road Dispersed
This forest road corridor offers scenic dispersed camping opportunities winding through the tranquil Bitterroot National Forest.
Upper Roger Gulch Forest Road
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Bitterroot National Forest that offers seasonal dispersed camping opportunities for those seeking rustic wilderness stays.
Upper Rombo Forest Road
Upper Rombo Forest Road meanders through the Bitterroot National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping corridors along its native material surface. This quiet corridor is flanked by mature pines and sits near Rombo Mountain.
Urban Stealth Parking (Hamilton East)
A commercial and light-industrial corridor in east Hamilton containing a dirt area near the railway tracks and baseball fields where stealth parking has been documented.
Walt Langly Pole Road (FR 5652) Dispersed
A scenic forest road corridor winding through the Bitterroot National Forest that offers seasonal access for dispersed camping.
Warm Springs Campground
A quiet, wooded Forest Service campground situated along Crazy Creek near Sula, Montana, featuring 14 well-maintained sites with excellent tree cover. It serves as a comfortable, scenic overnight option with basic amenities and easy gravel access just one mile off the highway.
Warm Springs Packer Camp Road
A scenic mountain corridor accessing trailheads and forested landscapes in the Bitterroot National Forest.
Warm Springs-Laird Forest Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor running along Forest Road Warm Springs-Laird within the Bitterroot National Forest. This scenic, wooded road is typically accessible by standard passenger vehicles under dry conditions and offers easy access to nearby mountain trailheads and creeks.
Weasel Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic national forest corridor running along Weasel Creek in the Bitterroot National Forest, providing standard dispersed camping opportunities.
West Fork Camp Creek Road
A scenic national forest road corridor winding through the Bitterroot National Forest, offering access to beautiful mountain landscapes and nearby trailheads.
West Fork Campground
West Fork Campground is a small, tranquil Forest Service camping area situated adjacent to the scenic West Fork of the Bitterroot River. Surrounded by dense pine forest, it offers quiet, basic camping spots.
West Fork District, Bitterroot National Forest
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West Side of Skalkaho Creek Road
This forest road corridor features quiet dispersed camping nestled among the pines of the Bitterroot National Forest. Areas along the road provide open fields and large parking turnouts with rock fire rings, though some pockets see active target shooting.
Wheeler Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic forest service road in the Bitterroot National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities near hiking trailheads and trail access points.
White Sands Campground
This developed campground is situated along the Lochsa River, offering multiple individual sites, group areas, and a dedicated loop for campers traveling with stock. It is a highly active spot for whitewater rafting, hiking, and horse packing into the neighboring wilderness area.
Whitehouse Campground
A developed riverside campground situated along the Lochsa Wild and Scenic River, perfect for fishing and accessing the historic Lewis and Clark Trail.
Willow Butte Forest Road
A scenic Forest Service road corridor navigating through the beautiful Bitterroot National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping opportunities for self-contained rigs during the open season.
Willow Mountain Forest Road
A scenic mountain corridor along Willow Mountain Road, offering access to National Forest lands and panoramic views of the Bitterroot region.
Willow-St. Clair Road Dispersed
Spacious dispersed camping opportunities situated along the Willow-St. Clair Road within the Bitterroot National Forest. This area offers standard gravel road access leading to scenic spots near the Bitterroot Range, ideal for self-contained rigs looking for standard national forest camping.
Woods Cabin
A historic, rustic forest cabin situated along the scenic shores of Lake Como, offering expansive views and direct access to hiking trails and the water. The cabin is available year-round, but winter access requires parking at the main county-maintained boat launch area and traveling on foot, snowshoes, or skis as the immediate access road is gated shut and not plowed during the cold season.
Yellowstone Camp Forest Road
A scenic forest corridor offering primitive dispersed camping access within the Bitterroot National Forest.
Yellowstone Camp
A rustic, primitive Forest Service campground located along Forest Road 720. It offers quiet wilderness camping surrounded by pine forests.