Stay in an RV, Tent, or Cabin near Plains, Montana, United States

Arid Peak Lookout, built in 1934 to monitor fires along the Milwaukee Railroad Line, was last staffed in 1969 and renovated in 1997 by volunteers. It is now available for public rental and is listed on the National Register of Historic Lookouts, o...

Surveyors Lookout is a historic 30-foot tower near the Mallard-Larkins Pioneer Area, offering stunning views of Snow Peak and the surrounding mountains. Originally built in 1931 as a fire lookout, the current structure dates back to 1964 and is li...

Minton Peak Lookout, located in the Rocky Mountains at 5,351 feet in Kootenai National Forest, was originally built in 1932 and rebuilt in 2011. Named after Col. David Minton, it is accessible by car and generally open from late June to mid-Octobe...

The Cold Springs Peak Cabin, built in 1931 for firefighters, is a historic 12'x14' log cabin that requires guests to bring their own supplies as no linens or toiletries are provided. Located off Pot Mountain trail #169, access to the cabin involve...

Avery Creek Cabin, located 20 miles northeast of Kingston, Idaho, is a fully furnished three-room cabin alongside the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River. Built between 1926 and 1928 for Forest Service employees, it has been renovated for accessibility...

Kelly Forks Cabin, originally built in the 1930s and relocated in the mid-1900s, is situated in an active forest service work center and has been remodeled with modern amenities. It experiences high rental demand and is accessible by car, though t...

West Fork Butte Lookout offers stunning near-360-degree views of the mountains south of Missoula and serves as a base camp for exploration. Vehicle access is limited to summer months, while winter requires hiking or skiing 7.5 miles due to road cl...

Mission Lookout offers stunning 360-degree views of the Swan Range, Mission Mountains, and Swan Lake from its historic fire detection tower built in 1959. Accessible by vehicle, it includes a nearby parking area and accommodates up to 4 guests, wh...

Gem Peak Lookout, located in the Cabinet Ranger District above the Clark Fork River, features a renovated 225 square foot cabin atop a 30-foot tower. Originally established in 1921, it now includes amenities like a wood stove and beds, offering st...

Orphan Point Saddle is a primitive backcountry campsite located along Forest Road 301, situated on the south side of the Widow Mountain Wilderness Study Area. It serves as the trailhead for both the Lookout Mountain and Delaney Creek Trails. This ...

Little Guard Lookout, situated 9 miles north of Shoshone Camp, was one of the last active fire lookouts in the Coeur d'Alene River area, recently becoming inactive. The current structure, built as the third lookout since 1919, was added to the Nat...

Huckleberry Campground is situated by the St. Joe River, 29 miles east of St. Maries, Idaho, along St. Joe River Road. Campsites can be reserved online. Visit the provided link for more information.

Swan Guard Station, situated beside Swan Lake in northwestern Montana, provides a restored historic cabin that accommodates up to eight guests with modern amenities. Visitors can enjoy various recreational activities in the area. Guests are respon...

Swan Lake Campground is situated near Swan Lake in northwest Montana and features two loops: Ponderosa Loop with spacious, open sites and Birch Loop with shaded, clustered sites. The campground includes 38 rentable sites, with 24 reservable and 14...

Pattee Canyon Picnic Area features free family picnic sites and reservable group picnic sites. It is open from July 1 to Labor Day.

The Owl Creek Corral is situated at the Owl Creek Packer Camp Trailhead and can be reserved for up to seven days. It accommodates a maximum of 12 head of stock, with metal hay bunks and a metal water trough available for use.

Bull River Pavilion provides stunning views of the Bull River and nearby forest. It is situated amidst numerous recreational activities, making it an ideal picnic spot for large groups in northwestern Montana.