Notable viewpoint · Madison, Montana
Lava Mountain
Lava Mountain is a viewpoint in Madison, Montana.
Lava Mountain: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. 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 Lava Mountain
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Lava Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 45.58048, -112.16721. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Lava Mountain
- Mount Jefferson · viewpoint · Fremont · ~16 km · Must-see
- Christ Episcopal Church · church · Madison · ~18 km · Must-see
- Table Mountain · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~36 km · Must-see
- Alder Gulch · viewpoint · Fremont · ~37 km · Must-see
- Pipestone Pass · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~46 km · Must-see
- Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest · sanctuary · Madison · ~48 km · Must-see
- Mount Humbug · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~52 km · Must-see
- Homestake Pass · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~53 km · Must-see
- Madison Dam · lake · Madison · ~54 km · Must-see
- Twin Lakes · lake · Fremont · ~56 km · Must-see
- Our Lady Of The Rockies · attraction · Silver Bow · ~64 km · Must-see
- KOPR-FM (Butte) · attraction · Jefferson · ~65 km · Must-see
- Burton K. Wheeler House · sanctuary · Silver Bow · ~68 km · Must-see
- Berkeley Pit · lake · Silver Bow · ~69 km · Must-see
- Elk Park Pass · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~69 km · Must-see
- St. John's Episcopal Church · church · Silver Bow · ~70 km · Must-see
- World Museum of Mining · museum · Lemhi · ~71 km · Must-see
- Fan Mountain · viewpoint · Madison · ~74 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Lava Mountain
- Mount Jefferson · viewpoint · Fremont · ~16 km · Must-see
- Table Mountain · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~36 km · Must-see
- Alder Gulch · viewpoint · Fremont · ~37 km · Must-see
- Pipestone Pass · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~46 km · Must-see
- Mount Humbug · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~52 km · Must-see
- Homestake Pass · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~53 km · Must-see
- Elk Park Pass · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~69 km · Must-see
- Fan Mountain · viewpoint · Madison · ~74 km · Must-see
- Sheriff Mountain · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~75 km · Must-see
- Lone Mountain · viewpoint · Fremont · ~82 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Lava Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Lava Mountain?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Lava Mountain?
Nearby: Mount Jefferson (viewpoint, 16 km), Christ Episcopal Church (church, 18 km), Table Mountain (viewpoint, 36 km), Alder Gulch (viewpoint, 37 km), Pipestone Pass (viewpoint, 46 km), Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest (sanctuary, 48 km).
Is Lava Mountain worth visiting?
Lava Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in Montana on Spotwander.