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Granite Butte Lookout

11 mi west of Canyon Creek, MT · Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
Jul–Augbest months

About Granite Butte Lookout

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…

  • Managed by: Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, FS
  • Where: 11 mi west of Canyon Creek, MT · 46.86302, -112.46477

Things to do:

HikingHorseback ridingBikingWildlife & birdingHuntingWinter sportsHistory & culture

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

29°
16°Jan
31°
14°Feb
38°
20°Mar
45°
25°Apr
53°
33°May
61°
40°Jun
72°
47°Jul
71°
46°Aug
60°
39°Sep
46°
30°Oct
34°
21°Nov
28°
15°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.

See Granite Butte Lookout from above

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Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Continental DivideHorseat camp69.1 mi
Cellar GulchATV / OHV, Dirt bike1.8 mi5.2 mi
Helmville - Gould TrailHorse2.3 mi12.5 mi
Rooster BillHorse2.8 mi1.9 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Pristine

The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.

Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.

Stargazing nearby: Montana Learning Center Observatory (Observatory), 28 mi.

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