Best Dispersed Camping near Florence, MT
Several free dispersed camping sites are available near Florence, Montana, primarily located in the Lolo National Forest. Blue Mountain Forest Rd 365 provides multiple dispersed sites about 5 miles up a dirt road that becomes progressively rougher. Rock Creek offers additional primitive camping options with sites accessible via narrow bridges that may challenge larger vehicles. Petty Creek Road dispersed camping features three separate sites approximately 5 minutes off I-90 with established fire rings and flat parking areas suitable for various vehicle types including small trailers.
Most dispersed sites in the area lack amenities—no drinking water, toilets, or trash service. Visitors should come prepared with all necessary supplies. Fire restrictions are common during summer months. According to one visitor, "We pulled in about 7pm and we were the only ones there. Someone else pulled in around 9 but the sites were separated by enough trees we could barely tell they were there." For those seeking more remote experiences, Bass Lake and Peterson Lake offer backcountry camping accessed by hiking trails, with Bass Lake requiring a 7-mile trek gaining 3,000 feet of elevation.






