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West Fork Butte Lookout

โ˜…4.6(14 reviews)
Auto add-to-cart availableHigh DemandLolo National Forest ยท Missoula, Montana
๐ŸŒŠRiver Access๐Ÿ”๏ธMountain Views๐ŸŒฒForest Setting๐Ÿœ๏ธDesert/Canyon๐ŸฅพHiking๐ŸŽฃFishing

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About West Fork Butte Lookout

West Fork Butte Lookout is a national park campground at Lolo National Forest in Missoula County, Montana. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Lolo National Forest around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears โ€” so you just check out.

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

Other campgrounds at Lolo National Forest include Pattee Canyon Picnic Area, Quartz Flat Campground (MT) and Trout Creek Campground (MT).

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Location

Address

Missoula, Montana

Coordinates

46.7336, -114.4003

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 33 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.

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West Fork Butte Lookout campsite photo 1 - Lolo National Forest, Montana
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West Fork Butte Lookout FAQ

How far in advance should I book West Fork 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 West Fork Butte Lookout?

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

Are there campsites available at West Fork Butte Lookout right now?

West Fork 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 West Fork Butte Lookout located?

West Fork Butte Lookout is located in Lolo National Forest, near Missoula, Montana.

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