RD 10547 DISPERSED SITE
Open — Open year-round where accessible. 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Trail 800 Tally-Ashley will be closed for public safety during logging activities starting 9/4/2025 - 9/1/2026 unless rescinded sooner.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From September 1, 2025 through December 1, 2026, unless rescinded, the following is prohibited in the Ryan Road area:Camping or otherwise occupying a site except where designated .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
RD 10547 Dispersed Site is a primitive camping location within Flathead National Forest in northwestern Montana. This dispersed site offers free camping in a natural forest setting without developed amenities. The Flathead National Forest allows dispersed camping almost everywhere on forest land, providing opportunities for solitude and self-reliant outdoor experiences. As a dispersed site, there are no facilities provided including water, restrooms, or trash services. Campers must pack out all trash and practice Leave No Trace principles. The site is subject to the forest's food storage order requiring proper storage of food and attractants due to bear activity in the area. Maximum stay limit is 16 days. Access and conditions vary seasonally, with winter months potentially requiring snowmobiles or skis depending on snow levels and road conditions. The main camping season in Flathead National Forest runs Memorial Day through Labor Day, though dispersed camping is permitted year-round where accessible. Campers should be prepared for primitive conditions and check current forest alerts and road status before visiting.
Directions
RD 10547 Dispersed Site is located in the vicinity of Somers, Montana, in Flathead County, near the north end of Flathead Lake. Access the general area via U.S. Route 93, which passes through the community of Somers, or via Montana Highway 82 if coming from the east. The site is generally reached via local forest or county roads branching from these main highways.
Nearby Campgrounds
- PATRICK CREEK DISPERSED SITE 3 2.1mi
- PATRICK CREEK DISPERSED SITE 4 2.1mi
- PATRICK CREEK DISPERSED SITE 2 2.0mi
- West Shore Unit - Flathead Lake State Park 9.2mi
- Lake Mary Ronan State Park 10mi
- Wayfarers Unit - Flathead Lake State Park 9.9mi
- Big Arm Unit - Flathead Lake State Park 17mi
- Ashley Lake South Campground 16mi
- Finley Point Unit - Flathead Lake State Park 22mi
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 | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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