HEINRUDE DISPERSED CAMP SOUTH BEACH
Open — Open year-round for dispersed camping on a first-come, first-served basis. Winter access may be limited by snow and road conditions. 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Trail 800 Tally-Ashley will be closed for public safety during logging activities starting 9/4/2025 - 9/1/2026 unless rescinded sooner.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From September 1, 2025 through December 1, 2026, unless rescinded, the following is prohibited in the Ryan Road area:Camping or otherwise occupying a site except where designated .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
Heinrude Dispersed Camp South Beach is a free dispersed camping area situated along the shores of Hungry Horse Reservoir in the Flathead National Forest of Montana. This primitive site offers campers a chance to experience the forest in a more natural setting, away from developed campgrounds. The area provides access to the reservoir and is surrounded by the scenic Rocky Mountains west of the Continental Divide. As a dispersed camping site, there are no developed amenities such as water, restrooms, or trash service. Campers must be self-sufficient and follow Leave No Trace principles. All visitors must adhere to the forest's food storage orders to prevent bear encounters. The maximum stay limit is 16 days, and groups over 75 people are not permitted. Campers should use existing fire rings when available and ensure fires are completely extinguished before leaving. Access may be limited during winter months due to snow and road conditions. The area is part of the vast Flathead National Forest, which offers dispersed camping throughout most of its lands on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge.
Directions
From the Redwood Creek Trailhead, hike 1.5 miles upstream (south) along Redwood Creek to reach the allowed dispersed camping area. The trailhead is located south-east of Orick, CA, and offers parking for trail access. Note that camping is permitted only on the gravel bars south of McArthur Creek.
Nearby Campgrounds
- HEINRUDE DISPERSED CAMP SOUTH LOOP 0.0mi
- HEINRUDE DISPERSED CAMP NORTH LOOP 0.1mi
- HEINRUDE DISPERSED CAMP SOUTH POINT 0.1mi
- Devil's Corkscrew Campground 1.9mi
- FOREST DISPERSED CAMP EAST 1.9mi
- FOREST DISPERSED CAMP SOUTHEAST 1.9mi
- FOREST DISPERSED CAMP SOUTHWEST 1.9mi
- FOREST DISPERSED CAMP WEST 1.9mi
- Peter'S Creek Campground 3.2mi
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 | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 758-5208 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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