Monument Peak Lookout
Monarch, Montana · 7,372 ft · In Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
Photos: USFS
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 7,372 ft (2,247 m)7,372 ft2,247 m
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Overview
Monument Peak Lookout offers guests an impressive yet rustic room with a view. The lookout, built in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, is perched atop Monument Peak, boasting spectacular 360 degree views of the Little Belt Mountains. The lookout was once used to spot forest fires but was left unused since the 1970s. In 1999, the lookout was removed from its 50 foot pole, restored and placed on a short, solid foundation for public rental use.
A high clearance vehicle is recommended, as the 2 miles of road leading up to the cabin are rough and rocky. During wet conditions the entie road may be muddy and often times slippery.
From Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, and USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities · · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Monument Peak Lookout: FCC map Sep 2026
Weather
National Weather Service
- ThuPatchy Fog then Sunny39°29°
- FriSunny51°38°
- SatMostly Sunny54°34°
- SunSunny49°37°
- MonMostly Sunny, 6% chance of rain52°35°
Nearby camping
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Rd. 268-001
Dispersed · 0.8 mi · Monarch
Rd. 268-003
Dispersed · 1.2 mi · Monarch
Rd. 268a-01
Dispersed · 1.4 mi · Monarch
3 more within 25 mi
Nearby
The closest of each, in a straight line from here.
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
Data from Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities
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