1 / 3

Garnet Mountain Fire Lookout

1 site · Lodging

A cozy cabin for four overlooking the beautiful Montana landscape from 8,425-feet elevation?

Yes please! The Garnet Mountain Lookout Cabin was once a fire lookout but is now your key to a memorable getaway in any season. Accessible on foot, horse, or off-road vehicle by a 3.5-mile, uphill trail (in the winter add another 7 miles on skis or snowmobile) means you’ll likely have the area to yourself. Once there, fire up the wood stove, cook dinner with the provided cookware, and then kick back on the balcony to watch the sunset, stargaze, and try to spot some iconic wildlife.
What this place offers
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
No potable water
Picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups
1 siteLodging
Scanning sold-out campgrounds every 15 seconds. Get notified the moment Garnet Mountain Fire Lookout becomes available.
Scanning sold-out campgrounds every 15 seconds. Get notified the moment Garnet Mountain Fire Lookout becomes available.

Available campgrounds nearby

Top-rated for location, privacy, and amenities near Custer Gallatin National Forest

More to explore nearby

100%
2 ratings · 2 reviews
Avatar
Angela Y.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2017
The view is amazing!! If you can find someone with a four wheeler getting gear up there is a plus. Cross country skiing this mountain in winter is quite a trek but with so much quiet beauty.
G
Graham G.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2017
Bring a propane cylinder and extra mantle for the Coleman lantern.
LocationGarnet Mountain Fire Lookout, Custer Gallatin National Forest, Montana, United States
What this place offers
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
No potable water
Picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups

Other campgrounds in Custer Gallatin National Forest

Safety at Hipcamp

Inclusion Policy
Inclusion Policy
Inclusion Policy
Hipcamp Hand

Safety partners

Recreate Responsibly

About us

Camp Your Way™

Find the perfect site to match your camping style. Explore the largest collection of private campsites, RV parks, cabins, and glamping—including 120,000+ sites you won’t find anywhere else. Explore our maps, filter by your camping style, read real camper reviews, and book directly in our app. Hipcamp is the simplest way to find yourself outside under the stars.

Download the Hipcamp App

© 2025 Hipcamp, Inc. All rights reserved.
Hipcamp is created with ❤️ and hope for our future.