Notable viewpoint · Madison, Montana
Red Knob
Red Knob is a viewpoint in Madison, Montana.
Red Knob: 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 Red Knob
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 Red Knob — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 45.45465, -111.59219. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Red Knob
- Madison Dam · lake · Madison · ~5 km · Must-see
- Fan Mountain · viewpoint · Madison · ~23 km · Must-see
- Gallatin Peak · viewpoint · Fremont · ~25 km · Must-see
- Lone Mountain · viewpoint · Fremont · ~28 km · Must-see
- Storm Castle · viewpoint · Fremont · ~36 km · Must-see
- Twin Lakes · lake · Fremont · ~40 km · Must-see
- Lee Metcalf Wilderness · sanctuary · Gallatin · ~41 km · Must-see
- The Helmet · viewpoint · Fremont · ~41 km · Must-see
- Mount Jefferson · viewpoint · Fremont · ~45 km · Must-see
- Madison Buffalo Jump State Park · park · Gallatin · ~49 km · Must-see
- Hidden Lakes · lake · Fremont · ~49 km · Must-see
- Alder Gulch · viewpoint · Fremont · ~51 km · Must-see
- Mount Blackmore · viewpoint · Gallatin · ~57 km · Must-see
- Mount Bole · viewpoint · Gallatin · ~58 km · Must-see
- Albino Lake · lake · Fremont · ~59 km · Must-see
- Christ Episcopal Church · church · Madison · ~59 km · Must-see
- Koch Peak · viewpoint · Fremont · ~59 km · Must-see
- American Computer Museum · museum · Gallatin · ~60 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Red Knob
- Fan Mountain · viewpoint · Madison · ~23 km · Must-see
- Gallatin Peak · viewpoint · Fremont · ~25 km · Must-see
- Lone Mountain · viewpoint · Fremont · ~28 km · Must-see
- Storm Castle · viewpoint · Fremont · ~36 km · Must-see
- The Helmet · viewpoint · Fremont · ~41 km · Must-see
- Mount Jefferson · viewpoint · Fremont · ~45 km · Must-see
- Alder Gulch · viewpoint · Fremont · ~51 km · Must-see
- Mount Blackmore · viewpoint · Gallatin · ~57 km · Must-see
- Mount Bole · viewpoint · Gallatin · ~58 km · Must-see
- Koch Peak · viewpoint · Fremont · ~59 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 Red Knob yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Red Knob?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Red Knob?
Nearby: Madison Dam (lake, 5 km), Fan Mountain (viewpoint, 23 km), Gallatin Peak (viewpoint, 25 km), Lone Mountain (viewpoint, 28 km), Storm Castle (viewpoint, 36 km), Twin Lakes (lake, 40 km).
Is Red Knob worth visiting?
Red Knob is listed as a notable viewpoint in Montana on Spotwander.