Big Creek Baldy. Lookout Rental
Big Creek Baldy. Lookout Rental is a national forest campground in Montana. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Montana
- Coordinates
- 48.63514, -115.54561
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fire Lookouts/cabins Overnight, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 406-293-7773
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Big Creek Baldy. Lookout Rental
Overview Big Creek Baldy Lookout sits atop its namesake mountain at an elevation of 5,780 feet in the Kootenai National Forest. The lookout has been used as an observation point for spotting forest fires for over 60 years. The lookout is typically open from mid-June through late September. High clearance vehicles are recommended. This mountain hideaway offers some amenities, but guests should plan to pack in some of their own supplies. Cell service is available at the lookout. Recreation Hikers can find places to explore around the lookout, and the surrounding Libby Area offers more than 400 miles of summer use trails. The lookout offers an ideal vantage point for star gazing on clear nights. Facilities The lookout stands 52 feet tall and has a 225 square foot cabin, which is encircled by a catwalk. It sleeps four and comes furnished with one double bed and one twin bed, both with mattresses. Other amenities include propane lights, a two-burner cooktop, table and chairs, heater, fire extinguisher, cleaning supplies and some cooking utensils. Propane is provided. An outhouse with vault toilet is located near the tower. A campfire ring is located outside, but firewood is not provided. Water and electricity are not available. Guests must bring enough for drinking, cooking and washing. Items such as cookware, bedding, lanterns or flashlights, matches, extra toilet paper, first aid supplies, trash bags, dish soap, towels and an ice chest are not available. Guests are expec
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Rexford Bench Campground · 25 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 106 designated routes (368 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255 Gravel Pit | National forest camping area | 2.0 mi | — | — |
| Drop Creek | National forest camping area | 3.6 mi | — | — |
| Tom Poole Campsite | National forest camping area | 3.8 mi | — | — |
| Loon Lake Campground | National forest campground | 6.3 mi | — | — |
| Loon Lake Campground | Private campground | 6.3 mi | — | — |
| Loon Lake Boat Ramp | National forest campground | 6.3 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.