Mt. Baldy-Buckhorn Ridge
Kootenai National Forest
Mt. Baldy-Buckhorn Ridge in Montana takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.
The Mount Baldy - Buckhorn Ridge Lookout sits at an elevation of 6,529 feet in the Kootenai National Forest. This location has been used as an observation point for detecting forest fires since 1910. The current lookout tower was built in 1957. The lookout is typically available from late June through late September, and is accessible by car, though high clearance vehicles are recommended for the primitive roads. Som
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We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
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How do I reserve a campsite at Mt. Baldy-Buckhorn Ridge?
Mt. Baldy-Buckhorn Ridge in Montana takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How can I get a spot at Mt. Baldy-Buckhorn Ridge when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Mt. Baldy-Buckhorn Ridge often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Mt. Baldy-Buckhorn Ridge and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.
Is Mt. Baldy-Buckhorn Ridge a good campground?
Mt. Baldy-Buckhorn Ridge holds an average rating of 4.1/5 from 22 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Where is Mt. Baldy-Buckhorn Ridge located?
Mt. Baldy-Buckhorn Ridge is located in Kootenai National Forest, Montana. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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