Thompson Peak Lookout Tower

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Lolo National Forest

Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · Lolo National Forest Fees: $75 per night. Visit Recreation.gov to make reservations Season: May 8 Status: closed Overview Thompson Peak Lookout provides great views of the Clark Fork Valley, the town of Superior, the Idaho state line and, of course, the big sky of Montana. It is close enough to Superior to allow for easy access, but remote enough to provide the quiet and solitude expected at a lookout. The modernized tower provides amenities not typical to a lookout, making it a desirable place to stay. Recreation A variety of trails exist in the area, allowing visitors a chance to explore the surrounding forest. Wildlife spotting is also a popular activity. Most of all, visitors come to the tower to relax and enjoy the scenery. Facilities THE ONE-ROOM RENTAL CABIN IS EQUPPED WITH 1 TWIN-BED WITH A MATTRESS PAD AND SLEEPS UP TO FOUR PEOPLE. IT IS RECOMMENDED TO BRING COTS FOR ADDITIONAL SLEEPING OPTIONS. The facility has electricity and cell phone service, as well as an electric stove, heater,… Getting there: From Missoula, Montana, travel west on I-90 for about 55 miles to Exit 47 for Superior. Turn left at the stop sign. At the next stop sign turn left and proceed under the interstate. Turn left onto Diamond Match Road, towards the Exxon Gas Station, and continue just over a mile, then turn right onto Forest Service Road 320. Drive for about 3 miles and then turn right onto Forest Service Road 7863 and travel just over 6 miles to the lookout. Maps are available online or for purchase by calling… Rules: No smoking in tower. No pets inside tower. CAUTION - There is no level parking area; be sure to set your parking brake and chock your wheels. Bear Safety and Food Storage Requirements Information Phone: 406-822-4233 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234417 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Forest Service