About Monument Peak Lookout
Monument Peak Lookout offers guests an impressive yet rustic room with a view. The lookout, built in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, is perched atop Monument Peak, boasting spectacular 360 degree views of the Little Belt Mountains. The lookout was once used to spot forest fires but was left unused since the 1970s. In 1999, the lookout was removed from its 50 foot pole, restored and placed on a short, solid foundation for public rental use. A high clearance vehicle is recommended, as the 2 miles of road leading up to the cabin are rough and rocky. During wet conditions the entie road may be muddy and often times slippery. The Lookout/Cabin is avaialble for rental between June 1 and Novemebr 30 and is closed for the remainder of the year . Small and big game hunting is popular in the area. Hiking, OHVing and wildlife viewing are also enjoyed. The rustic lookout has two beds with…
- Fees: $45/Night for single unit
- Season: June 15 – October 31
- Managed by: Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, FS
- Where: 14 mi southwest of Monarch, MT · 46.99778, -111.09833
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–Aug (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monument | ATV road | at camp | 0.6 mi |
| Bald Hills | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.1 mi | 7.2 mi |
| Monument Ridge | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 3.5 mi |
| Old Baldy | Horse, Dirt bike | 0.5 mi | 14.5 mi |
| S Fk Deep Creek | Horse, Dirt bike | 0.9 mi | 5.7 mi |
| Deep Creek Ridge | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.2 mi | 8.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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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.Camps nearby
- Logging Creek Campground 8.3 mi
- Calf Creek Cabin 12.4 mi
- Moose Creek Campground - Little Belt Mountains 15.4 mi
- Aspen Campground 15.6 mi
- Many Pines Campground 20.5 mi
- Jumping Creek Campground 21.9 mi