Garver Mtn. Lookout Rental
Garver Mtn. Lookout Rental is a national forest campground in Montana. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Montana
- Coordinates
- 48.92915, -115.79512
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Hiking, Hunting, Wildlife Viewing, Winter Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 406-295-4693
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Garver Mtn. Lookout Rental
Overview Garver Mountain Lookout is perched on top of Garver Mountain at an elevation of 5,874 feet. The lookout is located in the Yaak area of the Kootenai National Forest, characterized by its minimal services and rugged beauty. This destination is ideal for visitors with an adventurous attitude, looking for a plethora of outdoor activities. Garver Mountain Lookout has been used as an observation point for detecting forest fires since 1929. The first lookout was a one-story log cabin, which is still on the site. The current lookout was built in 1963 and is available for rent for up to four people. Recreation Garver Creek is located near the lookout and offers opportunities for trout fishing. Day hiking is another popular pastime in the area around the lookout. The Lookout is situatied along the Pacific Northwest National Scenic trail, and through hikers may visit you in the lookout. Facilities The current lookout is 144 square feet and 40 feet tall. The lookout is equipped with 2 twin beds with 4 mattresses, a wood stove, table, chairs, shovel bucket and cleaning gear. Due to vandalism, however, these items are not guaranteed. The lookout tower is a short but steep hike from the end of the road parking. The lookout is not wired for electricity and water sources are limited. There is a pit toilet located outside. Although there are a few amenities provided, guests will need to bring their own supplies such as drinking water, sleeping bags, pillows, toilet paper, matche
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Rexford Bench Campground · 29 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 66 designated routes (177 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pnt04 Rd5857 Site B | National forest camping area | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Beetle Creek | National forest camping area | 1.9 mi | — | — |
| Pete Creek Meadow | National forest camping area | 2.9 mi | — | — |
| Rd 5932 Camp 3 | National forest camping area | 2.9 mi | — | — |
| Pnt04 Rd5857 Site A | National forest camping area | 3.1 mi | — | — |
| 5844Rdwforkyaakriver | National forest camping area | 3.4 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.