Cinnamon Lookout
This historic lookout does not appear to be available for public rental. It is not listed on recreation.gov or the Custer Gallatin National Forest's cabin rental program. Contact the Bozeman Ranger District for current status.
Special Weather Statement issued June 10 at 4:24PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Scattered showers will move through Southwest MT late this afternoon and through the early evening hours. Additionally, expect wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph at times over Southwest MT. These gusty winds will make travel difficult for semi's or campers. If possible, delay travel until later tonight when wind speeds diminish a bit.
About
Cinnamon Mountain Lookout sits on the Custer Gallatin National Forest in Gallatin County, Montana. Built in 1958 by the U.S. Forest Service, the structure replaced an earlier 1930s-era tent camp lookout station. The current facility features an R-6 flattop cab design with a surrounding catwalk, mounted on a 10-foot wooden tower. The lookout is registered with the National Historic Lookout Register as a significant historic structure. However, unlike many other fire lookouts on the Custer Gallatin National Forest that have been converted to public rental cabins, Cinnamon Mountain Lookout does not appear on recreation.gov or the Forest Service's list of rentable facilities. The Custer Gallatin National Forest offers over 20 other cabin and lookout rentals for overnight stays, including popular options like Garnet Mountain Fire Lookout and Diamond Butte Lookout. These can be reserved through recreation.gov, typically opening 180 days in advance.
Directions
From Big Sky, drive 10-13 miles south on Highway 191. Turn west onto Forest Service Road 248 opposite Cinnamon Lodge. Access the lookout via Trails #6 and #73 from Cinnamon Mountain Trailhead.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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