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    Description

    The camping area is located about 800 ft from the north end of the airstrip, to the west (toward the river).  The last camp site overlooks the river and has a nice view (see photo).  There is a metal bear box to store your food items in on the north end of the field.  Two outdoor toilets are near the camping area.  There is great hiking on the trail just east of the field, going to the south (if you go far enough, there are some great views).  A few miles to the south is a pack bridge that crosses the river and gives access to a car parking area and dirt road system.  

    Runway
    • Length

      2830

    • Width

      100

    • Surface

      TURF-P

    Details
    • Facility ID

      0S1

    • Elevation

      3984

    • CTAF

      122.9

    • State

      MT

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    Location

    Lat: 47.84936111111 , Long: -113.41741666667 - MONTANA, USA

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    • Recreational
    Region
    • Northwest Mountain
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    • Public
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