About Big Creek Baldy. Lookout Rental
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2026 Season availability
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001, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK BALDY. LOOKOUT RENTA
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Reviews (17)
What Guests Are Saying
Big Creek Baldy Lookout offers stunning views, comfortable accommodations, and an unforgettable stargazing experience. While the drive can be rough and steep, many guests found it worthwhile and appreciated the cleanliness and thoughtful amenities provided. Some concerns were noted regarding safety and litter, but overall, visitors highly recommend the lookout for its scenic beauty and wildlife sightings.
What Guests Are Saying
Big Creek Baldy Lookout offers stunning views, comfortable accommodations, and an unforgettable stargazing experience. While the drive can be rough and steep, many guests found it worthwhile and appreciated the cleanliness and thoughtful amenities provided. Some concerns were noted regarding safety and litter, but overall, visitors highly recommend the lookout for its scenic beauty and wildlife sightings.
Review Summary
Winter C
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK BALDY. LOOKOUT RENTA
Beautiful 360 views! The stairs are a bit steeper than they look but are do-able and there is a pully system to help with getting your items to the top. Lookout itself has 3 windows that open and is bigger than some of the others we have stayed at. 10/10 would recommend.
Danielle Y
VerifiedAugust 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK BALDY. LOOKOUT RENTA
Staying at Baldy Creek Lookout Tower was an unforgettable experience. We brought our own bedding, water, and food, but were pleasantly surprised by the stash of card games, dishwashing supplies, and thoughtful little items left by previous guests.
The stargazing was absolutely breathtaking—I've never seen stars like that before. Watching the night sky from the tower was a magical moment I’ll cherish forever.
We also spotted plenty of wildlife from our birds-eye view, which was really cool. I'd absolutely recommend this place to anyone, and I’d love to return someday.
The drive up the mountain is slow and steady, but totally worth it!
Darrel D
VerifiedAugust 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK BALDY. LOOKOUT RENTA
This tower is always great. It was clean upon arrival. We were surprised that there were no matches or lighters there. There is usually a plentiful supply of them. We always appreciate the screened windows and door which allows air flow. We love that the road is gated which prevents others from driving up. There is several resident deer which are a bit aggressive. It's obvious that people are feeding them. Not a good idea.
Joshua D
VerifiedAugust 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK BALDY. LOOKOUT RENTA
The ransom fire started when we where there and witnessed it grow. Neat to experience that.
Monica P
VerifiedOctober 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK BALDY. LOOKOUT RENTA
Lock was cut/broke at gate with empty pack of cigarettes and one flip flop laying on the ground. Lots of used toilet paper littering the ground around the tower. I called the Forest Service number to report the lock but nobody answered and nobody called me back. I ended up not staying in the lookout as it didn’t feel safe.
Joseph S
VerifiedJuly 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK BALDY. LOOKOUT RENTA
Good experience
Kristina K
VerifiedAugust 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BIG CREEK BALDY. LOOKOUT RENTA
It is crazy to me that no one in the reviews has commented on the wind up there. Nearly every entry in the notebooks mentions the insane and constant winds but not any reviews. This lookout was amazing, great location, views forever, and really comfortable inside. Long drive but worth it. The last 1/2 mile or so, basically everything past the gate, is rough and steep. If you do not like heights or get motion sick from being in something that sways, this lookout is not for you.
Location Big Creek Baldy. Lookout Rental
Address:
12557 Hwy. 37
Libby, MT, 59923-8212
United States
From Libby travel 1 mile north on Highway 37 to the Pipe Creek Road. Turn left and follow for 19 miles, then turn east (right) onto East Fork Pipe Creek Road/Big Creek Baldy Road 336. Proceed about three quarters of a mile and then turn right onto Big Creek Baldy Mountain Road 309. Follow this road for 5 miles to the lookout. The last mile is fairly rough but can be negotiated with vehicles having high ground clearance.
The property is accessible via Highway 37, which is approximately 1 mile south of the starting point in Libby. This highway connects to other major roads in the region.
Elevation: 1756 feet
26 mi drive to downtown Libby (about 50 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
11AM
General
- The lookout is secured with a combination lock; please call the Ranger District at (406) 293-7773 prior to arrival to confirm the combination
- There is no water; guests must provide their own for drinking, cooking and washing
- Access depends on weather conditions
- Please pack out all trash and food and clean cabin before departure
- There is a 5 consecutive day stay limit. A break of 7 days is requested before making another reservation.
- Be aware, this facility is not cleaned between user visits. It is up to individual renters to bring their own cleaning supplies and clean before and after site use.
- Learn more about the Kootenai National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
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Last updated: September 5, 2026
