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Campground · MT

GRANITE BUTTE LOOKOUT

MT · Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest

Booking is hardest here in July (8/10) and easiest in January (6/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan6
  2. Feb6
  3. Mar7
  4. Apr6
  5. May7
  6. Jun7
  7. Jul8
  8. Aug8
  9. Sep8
  10. Oct8
  11. Nov7
  12. Dec7
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (July), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for January 15, 2027 become bookable on July 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 1 RV sites
  • Max RV length 800 ft

Activities: FIRE LOOKOUTS/CABINS OVERNIGHT, CAMPING, CROSS COUNTRY SKIING, HIKING, HUNTING, SNOWMOBILE, SNOWSHOEING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, SCENIC DRIVE

Location

Where it is