Field file 36 · Ruins · Montana

Garnet Ghost Town

Garnet, Montana Western Montana Ghost town

DocumentedPublicFee or pass2 to 4 hoursChecked July 2026
Public site The pin sits on the public place itself.Coordinates 46.8250, -113.3800Region Western MontanaState Montana

Record

Why it matters

A preserved mountain mining town managed by the Bureau of Land Management, with cabins, commercial buildings, and winter isolation.

Field note

Road conditions define the visit. Use official directions and never assume a mapping app understands seasonal access.

Evidence line

This file is marked Documented because the place and its history are supported by the linked authoritative source. Practical details were last checked in July 2026. Conditions change. Check the primary source before leaving home.

Access

How to approach it lawfully

Access warning

Remote mountain roads and seasonal limits. Check BLM conditions first.

Access status
Public. Open to the public during posted hours without a ticket. Recorded as: BLM historic site.
Reservation
No reservation requirement recorded. Confirm with the official source.
Seasonality
Seasonal or schedule-dependent. Check the current season and hours before traveling.

Practical details last checked July 2026. Conditions change. Check the primary source before leaving home.

Plan the stop

What to plan for

Time
2 to 4 hours
Cost
Day-use fee may apply (Fee or pass)
Terrain
Remote mountain roads with seasonal limits.
Mobility
Not recorded in this file. Check the official source.
Parking
Not recorded in this file. Check the official source.
Weather
Not recorded in this file. Check the official source.

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Record

Sources

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Road file

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