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Recreation Region: Beartooth Ranger District

Vista Point Observation Site

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. Restrooms are maintained by MDOT. There are no trash facilities at this site, please pack out all trash.

General Information

Memorial Day - Mid-October (weather permitting)

Day use only: open sunrise to sunset

No fees are required for this site

Free

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.04361111

Longitude: -109.4069444

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated April 1, 2026