Notable viewpoint · Madison, Montana
Thompson Peak
Thompson Peak is a viewpoint in Madison, Montana.
Thompson Peak: 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 Thompson Peak
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 Thompson Peak — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 45.52937, -112.02110. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Thompson Peak
- Mount Jefferson · viewpoint · Fremont · ~10 km · Must-see
- Christ Episcopal Church · church · Madison · ~20 km · Must-see
- Alder Gulch · viewpoint · Fremont · ~29 km · Must-see
- Madison Dam · lake · Madison · ~38 km · Must-see
- Twin Lakes · lake · Fremont · ~43 km · Must-see
- Table Mountain · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~52 km · Must-see
- Fan Mountain · viewpoint · Madison · ~58 km · Must-see
- Pipestone Pass · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~61 km · Must-see
- Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest · sanctuary · Madison · ~62 km · Must-see
- Madison Buffalo Jump State Park · park · Gallatin · ~65 km · Must-see
- Lone Mountain · viewpoint · Fremont · ~66 km · Must-see
- Homestake Pass · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~67 km · Must-see
- Gallatin Peak · viewpoint · Fremont · ~68 km · Must-see
- Mount Humbug · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~68 km · Must-see
- The Helmet · viewpoint · Fremont · ~72 km · Must-see
- Long Mountain · viewpoint · Madison · ~2 km
- Bell Lake Dam · lake · Madison · ~2 km
- Hill Reservoir Dam · lake · Madison · ~2 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Thompson Peak
- Mount Jefferson · viewpoint · Fremont · ~10 km · Must-see
- Alder Gulch · viewpoint · Fremont · ~29 km · Must-see
- Table Mountain · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~52 km · Must-see
- Fan Mountain · viewpoint · Madison · ~58 km · Must-see
- Pipestone Pass · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~61 km · Must-see
- Lone Mountain · viewpoint · Fremont · ~66 km · Must-see
- Homestake Pass · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~67 km · Must-see
- Gallatin Peak · viewpoint · Fremont · ~68 km · Must-see
- Mount Humbug · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~68 km · Must-see
- The Helmet · viewpoint · Fremont · ~72 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 Thompson Peak yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Thompson Peak?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Thompson Peak?
Nearby: Mount Jefferson (viewpoint, 10 km), Christ Episcopal Church (church, 20 km), Alder Gulch (viewpoint, 29 km), Madison Dam (lake, 38 km), Twin Lakes (lake, 43 km), Table Mountain (viewpoint, 52 km).
Is Thompson Peak worth visiting?
Thompson Peak is listed as a notable viewpoint in Montana on Spotwander.