FOREST DISPERSED CAMP SOUTHEAST
Open — Open year-round for dispersed camping, though access depends on seasonal road conditions and snow. Maximum stay limit is 16 days.
R1-2024-01 Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
R1-2025-01 Camping stay limits & prohibitions on pallets and refuse use for target shooting
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within all national forests in Montana, and the Dakota Prairie National Grasslands, Idaho Panhandle and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests.
R1-2023-02 - NCDE Food and Wildlife Attractant Storage Order
Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order for the Flathead, Lolo, Kootenai, Helena-Lewis and Clark, and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests within the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem.
R1-2023-01 Northern Region Camping Restrictions
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
Order 01-15-00-25-01: Bob Marshall, Scapegoat, and Great Bear Wilderness Restrictions
Occupancy and Use and Trail Restrictions for the entire Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, as well as trail, stock, and camping restrictions on Our Lake Trail and lake area (Helena-Lewis and Clark NF), beneath the Chinese Wall (Helena-Lewis and Clark NF), and Castle Creek Riverside Campsite (Flathe
Current Avalanche Danger and Forecast
Avalanche Danger: Know before you go! Avalanche Forecasts at Flathead Avalanche Center
Trail 800 Tally-Ashely Closure
4.4 miles of National Forest System Trail 800 Tally-Ashley will be closed for public safety during logging activities starting 9/4/2025 - 9/1/2026 unless rescinded sooner.
Ryan Creek Occupancy and Use Order
From September 1, 2025 through December 1, 2026, unless rescinded, the following is prohibited in the Ryan Road area:Camping or otherwise occupying a site except where designated .
Logan Creek Hoke Creek Closure
NFS Road 1625 is closed between milepost 2.84 and 5.08 for public safety due to road substrate slumping. This closed segment is from the junction with Rd #9881 at milepost 2.84 to the end of Rd #1625 starting 8/13/2025 - 8/12/2027 unless rescinded sooner.
Water Vessel Prohibitions
Violating State water vessel safety and operation laws and regulations is prohibited on all Flathead National Forest waterways.
About
Forest Dispersed Camp Southeast is situated in the expansive Flathead National Forest, approximately 2.4 million acres of pristine wilderness in northwestern Montana. This dispersed camping area provides free camping opportunities for those seeking a more primitive and secluded experience away from developed campgrounds. The location offers access to the natural beauty of the northern Rocky Mountains, with opportunities for solitude and outdoor recreation. Dispersal camping in the Flathead National Forest is permitted almost everywhere outside of developed recreation areas, trailheads, and day-use sites. Campers must adhere to the forest's food storage order to prevent wildlife conflicts, particularly with bears. The maximum stay limit is 16 days. Users should practice Leave No Trace principles, use existing fire rings when available, and ensure all fires are completely extinguished before leaving. This location requires complete self-sufficiency. There are no amenities, facilities, or services provided. Campers must bring all necessary water, pack out all trash, and properly dispose of human waste using catholes dug at least 200 feet from water sources. The main camping season in Flathead National Forest runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day, though dispersed camping may be accessible at other times depending on road conditions and snow levels.
Directions
FOREST DISPERSED CAMP SOUTHEAST is accessed via forest and gravel roads in southeast Missouri. Due to varying road conditions, a high-clearance or four-wheel-drive vehicle may be needed, especially after rain. There are no official signs; consult forest maps or contact a ranger station to help locate the dispersed camping areas.
Nearby Campgrounds
- FOREST DISPERSED CAMP SOUTHWEST 0.0mi
- FOREST DISPERSED CAMP EAST 0.0mi
- FOREST DISPERSED CAMP WEST 0.0mi
- HEINRUDE DISPERSED CAMP NORTH LOOP 1.8mi
- HEINRUDE DISPERSED CAMP SOUTH LOOP 1.9mi
- HEINRUDE DISPERSED CAMP SOUTH BEACH 1.9mi
- Devil's Corkscrew Campground 1.7mi
- HEINRUDE DISPERSED CAMP SOUTH POINT 2.0mi
- Graves Creek Campground 4.1mi
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 758-5208 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Community Posts
No posts yet. Be the first to share your experience!