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Photo: Joe Butsick/Bitterroot National ForestPublic domain Recreation.gov

Gird Point Lookout

Darby, MT

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Operator:406-821-3913
Address:P.O. BOX 388 · Darby, MT · 59829

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About

The Bitterroot National Forest invites you to enjoy a unique recreational experience at Gird Point Lookout. This historic L-4 cabin sits on top of an 8' tower and is located 11 miles east of Hamilton, Montana at 7,702 feet elevation. The lookout has a near-360 view of the surrounding Sapphire, Bitterroot, and Anaconda Pintler mountain ranges and sunsets are spectacular! Visitors can drive to within a half mile of the lookout and must then hike a moderate grade the remaining way. The lookout was restored during a multi-year project that began in 2001 and is furnished with vintage 1940's lookout furnishings. There is no electricity or water. Propane canisters are supplied for cooking and lighting. Hike the surrounding hillsides, drive ATV's on Forest Roads in the area or bring your latest book and relax!

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Cell reception

Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026

Good Coverage

Average 2.7 of 4 bars · 6 reports across 1 carrier

Uninterrupted voice connection; consistent but possibly weak/slow data service; rare and/or very small drop-outs at site/facility. Signal may not show as full-strength across site/facility. Slower social media photo/video upload speeds.

Verizon
Good Coverage
2.7/4
6 reports

Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov

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Easy0.3 mi46 ft

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