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.
Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 12:48AM MDT until October 9 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, and strong gusty winds will create erratic fire behavior and rapid spread for new or existing fires. * AFFECTED AREA: In North Central WY Fire Zones...274...284. In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...126. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central MT...Wheatland. In North Central WY...Big Horn...Johnson...Sheridan...Washakie. In South Central MT...Carbon...Park...Stillwater...Sweet Grass. In Southwest MT...Gallatin. * WIND: Southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * HUMIDITY: As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES: 84 to 90 degrees, warmest over Zone WY274. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS: The worst conditions are expected across the lower to middle elevations in fine fuels. The strongest winds are expected in mountain locations and the foothills west of Billings. Zone WY274 will see lower wind gusts of 15 to 25 mph.
Winter Storm Watch issued October 8 at 11:48PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches along the Big Belt Mountains and between 6 and 12 inches above 7000 feet in the mountains of Madison and Gallatin counties. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains and Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially over mountain passes. Back country conditions may be very dangerous. Wet snow and gusty winds may down trees limbs and power lines.
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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