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Reviews (32)
What Guests Are Saying
Thompson Peak Lookout Tower offers a modern and clean stay with great amenities, including a well-stocked kitchen and stunning 360-degree views from the observation deck. Guests appreciate the pleasant atmosphere and the availability of electricity and cooking supplies. However, access requires a 4-wheel drive vehicle, and some visitors noted disturbances from nearby tower workers and occasional bugs, especially due to the tower's yellow color.
What Guests Are Saying
Thompson Peak Lookout Tower offers a modern and clean stay with great amenities, including a well-stocked kitchen and stunning 360-degree views from the observation deck. Guests appreciate the pleasant atmosphere and the availability of electricity and cooking supplies. However, access requires a 4-wheel drive vehicle, and some visitors noted disturbances from nearby tower workers and occasional bugs, especially due to the tower's yellow color.
Review Summary
Danielle M
VerifiedJune 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA THOMPSON PEAK LOOKOUT TOWER
Love spending time up here.
Conor E
VerifiedAugust 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA THOMPSON PEAK LOOKOUT TOWER
Amazing stay on stop of Thompson Peak. Would def recommender it for families! Stayed with my wife and two you young kids and had a wonderful time!
Breanne P
VerifiedAugust 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA THOMPSON PEAK LOOKOUT TOWER
The absolute best. I wish I could wake up there every morning !
Heather C
VerifiedAugust 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA THOMPSON PEAK LOOKOUT TOWER
Enjoyed our stay immensely!!! Easy access and enjoyed all the great amenities.
stephanie c
VerifiedJuly 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA THOMPSON PEAK LOOKOUT TOWER
Great little place! has coffee maker so bring coffee!
Dwayne M
VerifiedJuly 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA THOMPSON PEAK LOOKOUT TOWER
Beautiful scenery, nice drive and well equipped.
Frances C
VerifiedJune 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA THOMPSON PEAK LOOKOUT TOWER
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our 2-night stay here. All was very clean. We washed the windows even cleaner for the next occupants. A real treat to have power for cooking and refrigeration. Road up was in good shape. Enjoyed finding plenty of blossoming wildflowers, great views, lovely sunset and huge moon. Different to have interior carpeted stairways and the off limits humming electronic rooms. Ventilation was great with opening windows in the cabin and stairway, plus we propped the heavy metal entrance door open to draw air upward. No mice. Chipmunks outside are always entertaining along with the birds busying about. Nice to hear the train in the valley below. This is not the place if you totally want to be devoid of human-made noises; we loved the proximity for our first lookout stay of the season. Plenty of supplies even dish soap, which I forgot to bring. The two folding chairs are most comfortable. Only thing I found myself looking for was a couple of places to hang hats & towels. As a former, 40+ years ago, lookout I appreciated the functioning alidade, which was missing one cross hair. We sort of fixed that by installing dental floss! Thanks for the great facility and keeping it available for people to enjoy its history.
Stephanie K
VerifiedJune 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA THOMPSON PEAK LOOKOUT TOWER
One of our favorite lookout towers! We’ve been here two years in a row and we can’t wait to go back. The tower is very clean and has electricity and running water, so it’s not as primitive as some lookout towers, but this makes it an easier stay. The view is unbeatable!!
David C
VerifiedNovember 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA THOMPSON PEAK LOOKOUT TOWER
Very well signed access, and unique in having electricity. Very nice windows and balcony. The not exactly dulcet hum of the electronics on sight takes a bit of getting used to. The kids keep requesting a return visit to the lookout with carpet.
Brina M
VerifiedOctober 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA THOMPSON PEAK LOOKOUT TOWER
Great spot to touch down for a night and experience time in the lookout! The noise from the comms center/radios on the floor below was extremely loud late at night (11:30p) and thankfully quieted down by midnight.
Location Thompson Peak Lookout Tower
Address:
P.O. Box 460
Superior, MT, 59872
United States
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 the Superior Ranger District at 406-822-4233.
Latitude & Longitude: 47.1783 / -114.908
Elevation: 1398 feet
Policies & Rules
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Water is not available at the facility. |
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This Lookout is a shared site with active communications on the first and second floors. |
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Be advised that in emergencies, workers may be utilizing the first and second floors for repairs during your stay. |
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This facility is located in a remote area; before making a reservation, become aware of bear, water, and weather safety. |
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The entry gate and lookout remains locked; the key code will be sent to you with your reservation confirmation. |
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All garbage, food and personal belongings must be packed out. |
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Smoking and pets are prohibited at the lookout. |
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Learn more about the Lolo National Forest at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/lolo |
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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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Maximum stay limit is 3 nights per reservation. |
