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Diamond Butte Lookout

Auto add-to-cart availableHigh DemandCuster Gallatin National Forest ยท Ashland, Montana
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About Diamond Butte Lookout

Diamond Butte Lookout is a national park campground at Custer Gallatin National Forest in Powder River County, Montana. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.

Diamond Butte Lookout is in very high demand โ€” sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.

Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access).

Other campgrounds at Custer Gallatin National Forest include Cow Creek Campground And Picnic Area and Whitetail Cabin.

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Total reservations in January โ€” 2023: 2 ยท 2024: 5 ยท 2025: 2

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Location

Address

Ashland, Montana

Coordinates

45.2492, -105.9325

Booking Insights

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.

  • โ€ขOctober sees 19 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.

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Diamond Butte Lookout FAQ

How far in advance should I book Diamond Butte Lookout?

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.

What is the busiest time at Diamond Butte Lookout?

October typically sees the highest reservation activity at Diamond Butte Lookout. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.

Are there campsites available at Diamond Butte Lookout right now?

Diamond Butte Lookout is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.

Where is Diamond Butte Lookout located?

Diamond Butte Lookout is located in Custer Gallatin National Forest, near Ashland, Montana.

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