Facility · Montana ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Helena National Forest (NF) · Open Access
Located off Magpie Road #425 (about 6 miles north of Highway #284) this facility was designed to accomodate large trailers. The trailhead provides access to motorized trails in the Big Belt Mountains.
46.70556, -111.61583 · 46°42'20.0"N 111°36'57.0"W
Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 32°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 32 | 37 | 48 | 57 | 66 | 75 | 86 | 85 | 73 | 58 | 43 | 33 |
| Low °F | 14 | 17 | 25 | 32 | 42 | 49 | 55 | 53 | 45 | 34 | 23 | 14 |
| Precip in | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 17.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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