Yaak Mtn. Lookout Rental
Yaak Mtn. Lookout Rental is a national forest campground in Montana. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Montana
- Coordinates
- 48.56024, -115.92137
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
- 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 Yaak Mtn. Lookout Rental
Overview Yaak Mountain Lookout rests atop its namesake peak at an elevation of 4,977 feet within the Rocky Mountains in the Kootenai National Forest. The lookout tower has been used as an observation point for spotting forest fires since 1958. The lookout is typically open from mid-June through late September. Access is available via primitive roads, and high clearance vehicles are recommended. This rustic retreat offers a few amenities, but guests will need to bring most of their own gear and supplies. Recreation Yaak Mountain Road is for non-motorized use only, with the exception of guests who reserve the lookout. Hikers can hike along this road, as well as explore the remnants of the structures that stood here before the current lookout. Anglers can fish for rainbow trout in the Kootenai River. The Yaak River and its many tributaries provide habitat for cutthroat, rainbow, brook and bull trout. Facilities The lookout sits atop a 45-foot tower and has a catwalk encircling the cabin. It can accommodate up to 4 people and comes equipped with 2 twin beds and 4 mattresses. Other amenities include a propane stove, heater, lights, table and chairs, fire extinguisher and cleaning gear. An outhouse with vault toilet is located a short distance away. No electricity or water is available. Guests must bring their own supply of water for drinking, cooking and washing. Items such as cooking gear, bedding, lanterns or flashlights, matches, extra toilet paper, first aid supplies,
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Rexford Bench Campground · 42 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 128 designated routes (240 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaak River | National forest campground | 2.3 mi | — | — |
| Yaak River Campground (MT) | National forest campground | 2.4 mi | — | No hookups |
| Yaak River Campground | Private campground | 2.5 mi | — | — |
| Road2394E Site 2 | National forest camping area | 2.5 mi | — | — |
| Road 2394E Site 1 | National forest camping area | 2.5 mi | — | — |
| Rd176 Campsite 7 | National forest camping area | 2.6 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.