Gird Point

Bitterroot National Forest — hiking

Location: DARBY, MT, MT

Price: From $30 per night

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (10 reviews)

Season: May through October

The Gird Point Lookout offers a unique chance to camp on top of a mountain peak in a rustic, old-time setting. It sits high above the valley and provides panoramic views of three surrounding mountain ranges. Comfortably equipped, the lookout tower provides almost everything anyone would need to enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities available in the mountains of western Montana.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/gird-point to be notified when sites open up.

Gird Point Lookout offers panoramic views of three surrounding mountain ranges from a mountaintop setting with access to hiking and mountain biking trails. Campers praise the beautiful scenery, clear streams, forested canyon trails, and abundant wildlife in this remote area.

Wildlife alert: Prairie Rattlesnake, Western Terrestrial Garter Snake, Gopher Snake, Bighorn Sheep, Mule Deer, Dusky Grouse, Western Tanager present in area

Insider tips for Gird Point: Book early - this is a federal campground with high demand Only 1 tent site available Firewood available for purchase on-site

Skip Gird Point if: You need hookups - no hookups available. You prefer year-round access - seasonal operations May through October only. You want flexibility in booking - federal campground requires advance reservations.

Best time to visit Gird Point: May-October — Campground operating season per verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: West Fork Of Rock Creek Cabin (Mt) (Phillipsburg, MT), Morgan-Case Homestead (Philipsburg, MT), Hogback Homestead (Philipsburg, MT), Stony Cabin (Phillipsburg, MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Gird Point

Cell signal at Gird Point (DARBY, MT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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DARBY, MT, MT★ 4.8 (10 reviews)From $30/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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The Gird Point Lookout offers a unique chance to camp on top of a mountain peak in a rustic, old-time setting. It sits high above the valley and provides panoramic views of three surrounding mountain ranges. Comfortably equipped, the lookout tower provides almost everything anyone would need to enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities available in the mountains of western Montana.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV20 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Firewood for Sale

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups - no hookups available✕ You prefer year-round access - seasonal operations May through October only✕ You want flexibility in booking - federal campground requires advance reservations

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early - this is a federal campground with high demand

Only 1 tent site available

Firewood available for purchase on-site

Best: May-October

Campground operating season per verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Prairie Rattlesnake, Western Terrestrial Garter Snake, Gopher Snake, Bighorn Sheep, Mule Deer, Dusky Grouse, Western Tanager present in area

Location

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406-821-3913· Bitterroot National Forest
Getting there →

From Hamilton, Montana, travel east on Highway 38 for about 7 miles. Turn north onto Gird Road/Forest Road 714 and continue for about 13 miles to the Gird Point Lookout Trailhead. The tower is approximately 1/2 mile hike from the parking area.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Bitterroot National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Bitterroot National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Gird Point cost per night?+
Gird Point costs $30 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Gird Point open?+
Gird Point is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Gird Point have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Gird Point?+
Gird Point can accommodate RVs up to 20 feet.
How do I make reservations at Gird Point?+
Gird Point is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Gird Point?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Gird Point is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Gird Point open, and what are check-in times?+
Gird Point is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$30 /night★ 4.8 (10)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

West Fork Of Rock Creek Cabin (Mt)

Phillipsburg, MT

From $75/night

Morgan-Case Homestead

Philipsburg, MT

From $75/night

Hogback Homestead

Philipsburg, MT

From $75/night

Stony Cabin

Phillipsburg, MT

From $45/night

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