Granite Butte Lookout
Granite Butte Lookout is a national forest campground in Montana. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Montana
- Coordinates
- 46.86302, -112.46477
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Cross Country Skiing, Fire Lookouts/cabins Overnight, Hiking, Hunting, Scenic Drive, Snowmobile, Snowshoeing, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 406-362-7000
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Granite Butte Lookout
Overview The Granite Butte Lookout is located at 7,587 feet above sea level atop the Continental Divide of North America. The 15' by 15' lookout cabin sits atop a 20' tall wooden tower that was first built in 1932. The structure was rebuilt in 1962 and has been recently renovated. This tower was listed on the national register of historic lookouts in 2008 and offers guests a glimpse into the life of a Forest Service Lookout. Located near Lincoln, MT the lookout offers direct access to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail which stretches along the back bone of the continent from Canada to Mexico. It is accessible by vehicle, but be forewarned, the road is rough towards the end and high-clearance vehicles are recommended. The lookout has the basic amenities including a bed, auxiliary cots, tables, chairs, dishes, cutlery, and a woodstove are provided, but guests should prepare to bring their own bedding, water, and propane. Recreation The Continental Divide Trail passes right by the lookout tower and offers guests access to as many miles as they care to hike, bike, or ride on horseback. There are several other trails for guests to explore within a 1/2 hour drive. The cabin also offers winter recreation opportunities with cross-country skiing opportunities out the back door and nearby access to over 200 miles of groomed snowmobile trails. Facilities The lookout is furnished with one twin bed with a mattress and three twin cots. The lookout can accommodate a maximum of
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Montana Department of Transportation · 44 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Montana Propane · 30 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 100 designated routes (136 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Butte 2 | National forest camping area | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Granite Butte 1 | National forest camping area | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Lrd Marsh Ck 007 | National forest camping area | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Marsh Crk Rd 485-004A | National forest camping area | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Marsh Crk Rd 485-004B | National forest camping area | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Marsh Crk Rd 485-003A | National forest camping area | 0.8 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.