Diamond Butte Lookout Campground Custer Gallatin National Forest Montana

Diamond Butte Lookout Overview

Diamond Butte Lookout is perched atop a 30-foot masonry tower on Diamond Butte at an altitude of 4,245 feet in the Custer National Forest. It is also about  40 miles from Ashland, Montana. Guests can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. The lookout is accessible by car, but it is a 200-foot walk up a steep hill to the lookout from the parking area. Guests should be prepared to bring most of their own supplies and gear.

The lookout can accommodate 4 people and is furnished with a table, chairs and1 twin bed with mattress, a double futon with mattress and a cot. Propane appliances include a cook stove with an oven, lights and a heater. A few cooking and eating utensils are provided. There is also a broom, mop and bucket. Parking and an outhouse with a pit toilet are located at the gate 200 feet below the lookout. A wagon is stored in the lookout’s basement to help haul gear. Water and electricity are not available. Guests must bring their own water for drinking, cooking and washing. Items such as bedding, lanterns or flashlights, matches, extra toilet paper, first aid supplies, trash bags, dish soap, towels and an ice chest are not available. Guests are expected to pack out their trash and clean the cabin before leaving.

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Amenities

• Cell Service - Good
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted

Activities

• Hiking
• Horseback riding
• Hunting
• Mountain Biking
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Spelunking
• Wildlife Viewing