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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
Robert P
VerifiedOctober 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA THOMPSON PEAK LOOKOUT TOWER
The good:
Wonderful place! Nice to have a lookout with electricity and cell service. Cool slanted window design makes it feel like you are in an air traffic control tower!
No problem driving a car but please SLOW DOWN! Numerous reports in journals of people getting flats due to the sharp shale rock cutting into tires due to going too fast. There is a locked gate further down the road for added privacy.
Great views! You can see part of the town of Superior.
Screened windows and screened sliding glass door.
The small fridge in the photos has been replaced with a full size fridge on the 2nd floor.
Cell phone towers are right next to the building so you you get full service with any carrier.
People take very good care of this place with a good amount of cleaning supplies.
Bring a rope and basket or bucket to haul your stuff up so you don't have to make so many trips up and down the stairs. Maybe you can leave the rope after as a donation. Wish we had thought of this before our stay.
Fire pit by parking area with picnic bench.
Has a sink that drains and a two burner stove for cooking.
One twin bed is there along with two cots donated by "Friends Of Savenac". Thank you!
Rare that the catwalk goes all the way around since you use inside stairs. A nice thing to have.
We would stay there again for sure!
The bad:
Pit toilet a let down and the 2nd worst smelling one we have ever been in. Old style with no plastic seat. Just your butt on boards. Would like to see the larger concrete type pit toilet like at most lookouts and cabins.
On the 2nd floor there is some communication equipment in a locked room. While it was mostly quiet at night at any time talking and noise can be heard at all hours. Not sure why these speakers have to be on. Use the fan in the lookout for noise to cover this annoyance.
Follow directions supplied by the Forest Service. Both our Garmin GPS and Google Maps sent us a little west and wanted to take us up a road that did not exist.
Jillian J
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA THOMPSON PEAK LOOKOUT TOWER
One of the more modern lookout's I've been to. Can't wait to come back.
Richard S
VerifiedAugust 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA THOMPSON PEAK LOOKOUT TOWER
Only 6 miles of USFS road to the tower!! A bit electronically noisy but one becomes used to it. Acts like a time share condo- clean, electricity, refrigerator and stove!!!! A-1. Great windows for viewing.
Kara E
VerifiedJuly 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA THOMPSON PEAK LOOKOUT TOWER
It was beautiful at the lookout and the place was clean. We had a nice afternoon and dinner but unfortunately we had to be evacuated due to a wildfire caused by lightning. The National parks staff were incredible in getting us the necessary information and even locating a nearby lookout (Up Up Up Lookout) that was available for us.
Kurt H
VerifiedJune 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA THOMPSON PEAK LOOKOUT TOWER
We had a great time took my two grandaughters 7 and 9, alot of fun the accomadations are very nice. Be prepared to climb alot of stairs.
Louise J
VerifiedJune 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA THOMPSON PEAK LOOKOUT TOWER
Second time I've been to Thompson Peak. Amazing everytime. Look forward to many more trips here.
Tim D
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA THOMPSON PEAK LOOKOUT TOWER
Had a great time, hope to do it again.
Sherry H
VerifiedMay 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA THOMPSON PEAK LOOKOUT TOWER
This lookout way exceeded my expectations! It was clean and very well kept. The road to the lookout was in great shape. Cell service is great. It was so thrilling to stay there! Absolutely worth it!!!
Kyle G
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA THOMPSON PEAK LOOKOUT TOWER
Beautiful views. My friends and i had a great time up there. Some great hikes only a few miles away. Very relaxing.
james J
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA THOMPSON PEAK LOOKOUT TOWER
Incredible views with easy access. Made it up with a 2wd Prius v.
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. |
