Facility · Montana ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Lewis & Clark National Forest (NF) · Open Access
The Castle Mountains are located east of White Sulphur Springs, Montana. The highest peak is Elk Peak reaching a height of 8,589 feet. The Castles are a prime hunting location in the fall, and they do provide some recreational uses in the summer months.
Bears may frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers and remove all food from area after eating. Mandatory food storage is required.
46.32367, -110.54206 · 46°19'25.2"N 110°32'31.4"W
Typically 77°F in Jul, down to 30°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 31 | 32 | 40 | 48 | 58 | 66 | 77 | 77 | 66 | 52 | 38 | 30 |
| Low °F | 13 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 32 | 39 | 43 | 41 | 35 | 27 | 19 | 13 |
| Precip in | 1.0 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 1.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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