West Fork Butte Lookout
West Fork Butte Lookout is a national forest campground in Montana. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Montana
- Coordinates
- 46.73361, -114.40028
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Winter Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 406-329-3814
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About West Fork Butte Lookout
Overview West Fork Butte Lookout is an ideal place for guests to experience the mountains south of Missoula from a unique vantage point. The facility provides near-360-degree views of the surrounding area. It is equipped with basic supplies and provides guests a base camp location from which to explore the area. Access by vehicle is available for a relatively short time during the summer months and is variable during the spring and fall. From December 1 - May 1 Forest Road 37 is closed, requiring hiking, skiing or snowmobiling roughly 7.5 miles to the facility. Outside of these dates the road may be muddy, snowy or icy - guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety and must bring several of their own amenities. Recreation Hiking trails are available in the area. Visitors often bring cross-country skis or snowshoes for wintertime fun. Snowmobiles are often used to reach the lookout in the winter, and there is a system of groomed trails to explore nearby. Fishing is available in Lolo Creek. Facilities The lookout can sleep up to four people and is equipped with bunk beds and mattress pads. The lookout also has a table and chairs, a propane cook stove and lantern, as well as a wood stove for heat. Cleaning supplies, kitchen utensils, cookware and other amenities may be available, but are not always guaranteed; call for availability, (406) 329-3814. A vault toilet is provided. Guests should bring their own water for drinking, cooking and cleaning purp
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 25 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 141 designated routes (298 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lolo Creek Campground and Picnic Area | Private campground | 3.0 mi | — | — |
| Lolo Creek Campground And Picnic Area | National forest campground | 3.0 mi | — | — |
| Earl Tennant Campground | Private campground | 3.2 mi | — | — |
| Earl Tennant Campground | National forest campground | 3.2 mi | — | — |
| Road 451 Mp 6 Site | National forest camping area | 3.6 mi | — | — |
| Road 4292 | National forest camping area | 4.0 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.