Facility · Montana ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Custer National Forest (NF) · Open Access
Vista Point is a popular stopping point along the Beartooth Scenic Highway. From Red Lodge, MT drive south on US Hwy 212 (Beartooth Scenic Highway) for 18.9 miles to the Vista Point parking area. A short hard surface trail leads to a platform overlooking Rock Creek Valley, where you can enjoy spectacular views and various interpretive displays. There is a large parking lot and restroom facilities available.
45.04306, -109.40717 · 45°2'35.0"N 109°24'25.8"W
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| Precip in | 0.9 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 2.7 | 4.1 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 1.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.9 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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