Openings · last 7 days
7
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 7 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234334
When Garnet Mountain Fire Lookout reopens
Garnet Mountain Fire Lookout's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
7
Openings · last 90 days
7
Only 7 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 183 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 51 open for online reservation · 131 reserved · 1 closed.
Where the open windows are
72.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 51 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online72.1%
Open site-nights51 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)131 / 182
Weekday openings41
Weekend openings10
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 41 fall on weekdays and 10 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027September shows no online availability. 0 of 13 tracked site-nights are open there — 12 reserved, 1 closed.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 cabin| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 1 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: 1 cabin is available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 51 |
This cabin currently has 51 cabin-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateWed · Oct 7
Next open weekendFri · Dec 25
September0 of 13 · no online availability
The next bookable night is Oct 7; the first open weekend starts Dec 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
51 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Garnet Mountain Fire Lookout, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 13 2-night, 9 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 24 at site 001.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Not recorded | None | 51 | 6 nights | Oct 7, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8, Dec 9, Dec 10, Dec 15 +39 more |
About Garnet Mountain Fire Lookout
Overview
Garnet Mountain Fire Lookout sits on the apex of Garnet Mountain, at an elevation of 8,245 feet. The lookout provides a panoramic view of the surrounding peaks and valleys. Highlights include the Spanish Peaks to the west, the Gallatin Range to the south, the Hyalite Ridge to the east and the Gallatin River Valley to the north.
The structure can be accessed by hiking, horseback or mountain bike on the Garnet Mountain Lookout Trail in the summer. The 4.5-mile trail gains 2,800 feet along its path. Motorcycles and ATVs can access the lookout via the Rat Lake Trail from June 16 through December 1. During winter months, guests must plan on skiing, snowmobiling or snowshoeing up to 10 miles.
Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
Recreation
Hikers, mountain bikers and off-road vehicle riders can access the same trail used to get to the lookout. Snowy conditions offer abundant opportunities for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Big game hunting for bear, elk or moose is a popular autumn pastime around Garnet Mountain.
Facilities
The lookout can sleep up to four people on provided bunk beds with mattresses. There is a wood stove for heat that can also be utilized for cooking. Other amenities include a table with chairs, basic cookware, dishes and utensils. A vault toilet is located outside the facility. Firewood is provided for the wood stove, and there is a campfire ring outside as well. Water and electricity are not available. Guests must bring their own water supply, as well as garbage bags for packing out trash. Items such as bedding, flashlights or lanterns, dish soap, extra toilet paper and first aid supplies are also not provided.
Natural Features
A fire lookout has existed on Garnet Mountain since 1930. The current structure was built in 1962. The lookout is available for reservation year-round. It is an excellent vantage point for watching sunrises and sunsets, or for gazing at the stars on a clear night. Grizzly bears are extremely common in this area, and gray wolves, mountain lions, deer, elk, moose, bighorn sheep and the Canada lynx also make their home here. A wide variety of bird species can also be seen.
1 monitored cabinNo hookupsMax party 15
Getting there
3710 W Fallon Street Suite C, Bozeman, MT 59718406-522-2520
BikingCampingFire Lookouts/Cabins OvernightHikingHuntingOff Road Vehicle TrailsWildlife ViewingWinter Sports
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234334 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-234334 · Garnet Mountain Fire Lookout · Bozeman MT9 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Garnet Mountain Fire Lookout?
Reservations for Garnet Mountain Fire Lookout are made through Recreation.gov. 72.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 51 of 183 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 7 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Garnet Mountain Fire Lookout?
Campsite Sniper detected 7 site-date openings at Garnet Mountain Fire Lookout in the last 7 days, 7 over 30 days and 7 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Garnet Mountain Fire Lookout?
9 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 30 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Garnet Mountain Fire Lookout?
January 2027, with 18 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Garnet Mountain Fire Lookout?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Wed, Oct 7 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Dec 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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