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Garnet Mountain Fire Lookout

US Forest Service · Montana

Garnet Mountain Fire Lookout in Montana. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 803 public campsites we map in Montana.

Garnet Mountain Fire Lookout sits on the apex of Garnet Mountain, at an elevation of 8,245 feet. The lookout provides a panoramic view of the surrounding peaks and valleys. Highlights include the Spanish Peaks to the west, the Gallatin Range to the south, the Hyalite Ridge to the east and the Gallatin River Valley to the north. The structure can be accessed by hiking, horseback or mountain bike on the Garnet Mountain Lookout Trail in the summer. The 4.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$65/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Phone
406-522-2520
Coordinates
45.42667, -111.20639

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-03-03, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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