🧯 Granite Butte Lookout
Helena National Forest · Lincoln Ranger District
Opens in ~2 months
🏛️ Historic structure 1956
🏔️ 8,520 ft
Overlooking the Blackfoot River Valley and Continental Divide. Gateway to the Scapegoat Wilderness. Fall elk hunting access nearby.
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Access
🚗 Drive-to
High-clearance 4WD
🛣️ Access road
Forest Rd 337, 16 miles from Lincoln
📅 Season
July 1 – September 30
Road distance from town: ~16.0 mi unpaved
Booking
Very popular for fall hunting access. Book early for September.
Booking window: 6 months rolling via recreation.gov
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Amenities & Gear
👥 Capacity:
Up to 4 people
🛏️ Beds:2 cots + sleeping pads
🔥 Heating:Wood stove
🍳 Cooking:Propane stove
💧 Water:None
🚽 Privy:
Yes
📞 Phone:
None — satellite recommended
🏗️ Structure:L-4 cab on 41-foot steel tower (1956)
⚠️ Bring your own water unless a reliable source is confirmed with the ranger district. Most MT lookouts have no water or unreliable cisterns.
🐻 Wildlife
Black bear and mountain lion. Grizzly bears occasionally sighted moving through from the Scapegoat wilderness.
ℹ️ Notes
Hunting season in fall creates traffic on forest roads. Book September dates well in advance.
⛑️ Before you go
✅ Check road conditions with the ranger district 24–48h before departure ·
✅ Carry bear spray and know how to use it ·
✅ Pack all water (no water at this site) ·
✅ Leave a trip plan with someone not going ·
✅ Bring a satellite communicator — no cell service at this location ·
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