About Gird Point
The Gird Point Lookout offers a unique chance to camp on top of a mountain peak in a rustic, old-time setting. It sits high above the valley and provides panoramic views of three surrounding mountain ranges. Comfortably equipped, the lookout tower provides almost everything anyone would need to enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities available in the mountains of western Montana. A variety of hiking and mountain biking trails are available in the area, as well as some off-road vehicle trails. The adjacent mountainsides have had several large fires in the last few decades and visitors will see a mosaic of recovering vegetation patterns. Hazardous snags still remain standing and hikers should use caution, especially during high winds. The lookout is known for its scenic views that can be enjoyed on just about any day of the year, regardless of current weather conditions. It provides…
- Fees: $30/night. Call the Darby Ranger Station at (406) 821-3913 for the current combination for the lock on the door, a week in advance of your…
- Season: July
- Managed by: Bitterroot National Forest, FS
- Where: 12 mi southeast of Corvallis, MT · 46.20741, -113.90961
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gird Creek-Middle Ridge | Dirt bike | 1.4 mi | 3.7 mi |
| Daly Creek | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.4 mi | 1.7 mi |
| Daly Creek | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.7 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Daly Creek | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 3.0 mi | 0.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 14.2 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.