Local favourite viewpoint · Garfield, Montana
Hawks Nest
Hawks Nest is a viewpoint in Garfield, Montana.
Hawks Nest: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Hawks Nest
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Visiting Hawks Nest: tips
- Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.
How to reach Hawks Nest — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 47.01944, -107.31231. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Hawks Nest
- Montana Number 28 Dam · lake · Garfield · ~7 km
- Robertson Reservoir Dam · lake · Garfield · ~7 km
- Emma Number 1 Dam · lake · Garfield · ~8 km
- Severson Number 4 Dam · lake · Garfield · ~8 km
- Snowbelt Reservoir Dam · lake · Garfield · ~8 km
- Drew Number 1 Dam · lake · Garfield · ~10 km
- Blue Drew Number 1 Dam · lake · Garfield · ~12 km
- Gregg Number 1 Dam · lake · Garfield · ~13 km
- Michel Number 1 Dam · lake · Garfield · ~14 km
- 71 Ranch Number 1 Dam · lake · Garfield · ~15 km
- Guesanborn Dam · lake · Garfield · ~16 km
- GA Kramer Number 1 Dam · lake · Garfield · ~16 km
- Galt Number 28 Dam · lake · Garfield · ~18 km
- Michel Guesenburu Dam · lake · Garfield · ~18 km
- Glasscock Brothers Number 1 Dam · lake · Garfield · ~19 km
- Charagus Dam · lake · Garfield · ~19 km
- Papps Reservoir Dam · lake · Garfield · ~20 km
- Galt Number 29 Dam · lake · Garfield · ~21 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Hawks Nest
- Smoky Butte · viewpoint · Garfield · ~49 km
- Robbers Roost · viewpoint · Garfield · ~2 km
- Alkali Draw · viewpoint · Garfield · ~9 km
- Brickhammer Coulee · viewpoint · Garfield · ~11 km
- Smiley Coulee · viewpoint · Garfield · ~11 km
- Manlove Butte · viewpoint · Garfield · ~11 km
- Emma Butte · viewpoint · Garfield · ~11 km
- McGinnis Butte · viewpoint · Garfield · ~12 km
- Kirts Butte · viewpoint · Garfield · ~14 km
- Mows Butte · viewpoint · Garfield · ~14 km
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Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Hawks Nest?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the places to visit near Hawks Nest?
Nearby: Montana Number 28 Dam (lake, 7 km), Robertson Reservoir Dam (lake, 7 km), Emma Number 1 Dam (lake, 8 km), Severson Number 4 Dam (lake, 8 km), Snowbelt Reservoir Dam (lake, 8 km), Drew Number 1 Dam (lake, 10 km).