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West Fork Butte Lookout

Lolo National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundMissoula / Lolo NFMontana⭐ 4.6 (41)
West Fork Butte Lookout
🟢 1 open window as of Oct 12 — soonest Sun Dec 6–Wed Dec 9
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📈 CampSage caught 1 cancellation here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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West Fork Butte Lookout in Montana has 1 open booking window on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Dec 6–Wed Dec 9. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

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Sun Dec 6 – Wed Dec 93 nights🛖 cabinbook these dates →sites #001
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 19.8 mi away (straight line).

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Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $55/nightCabin Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing🎒 winter sports

Ratings

4.6★★★★★40 ratings
5★32
4★5
3★1
2★0
1★2
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T2.9/4
T-Mobile2.7/4
Verizon1.5/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ West Fork Butte Lookout FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at West Fork Butte Lookout?

West Fork Butte Lookout 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 much does it cost to camp at West Fork Butte Lookout?

Campsite fees at West Fork Butte Lookout run about $55/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at West Fork Butte Lookout when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like West Fork Butte Lookout often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is West Fork Butte Lookout a good campground?

West Fork Butte Lookout holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 41 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at West Fork Butte Lookout?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at West Fork Butte Lookout, AT&T rates highest at 2.9 out of 5 from 7 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is West Fork Butte Lookout located?

West Fork Butte Lookout is located in Missoula / Lolo NF, Montana. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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