About Thompson Peak Lookout Tower
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2026 Season availability
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- Power Service
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- Cell Reception
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- Fire Pit
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- Deck or Patio
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001, Loop: AREA THOMPSON PEAK LOOKOUT TOWER
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Reviews (93)
What Guests Are Saying
Thompson Peak Lookout Tower offers a unique and enjoyable stay with stunning panoramic views and a well-equipped kitchen, making it easy to cook and store food. The surrounding deck and clean accommodations enhance the experience, though the access road requires a 4-wheel drive due to potholes. Some guests noted noise from nearby workers and bugs due to the tower’s yellow paint, but overall, it is highly recommended for its beauty and amenities.
What Guests Are Saying
Thompson Peak Lookout Tower offers a unique and enjoyable stay with stunning panoramic views and a well-equipped kitchen, making it easy to cook and store food. The surrounding deck and clean accommodations enhance the experience, though the access road requires a 4-wheel drive due to potholes. Some guests noted noise from nearby workers and bugs due to the tower’s yellow paint, but overall, it is highly recommended for its beauty and amenities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Thompson Peak Lookout Tower is accessible via I-90, approximately 55 miles to Exit 47 for Superior.
Latitude & Longitude: 47.1783 / -114.908
Elevation: 1398 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- The lookout is locked; you'll receive the key code with your reservation.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Utilities
- There is no water supply at the lookout.
Site types & loops
- The lookout is a shared space with ongoing communication activities.
Safety & rules
- Repairs may occur on the first and second floors during your stay.
- Be informed about safety regarding bears, water, and weather before booking.
- Pack out all garbage, food, and personal items after your stay.
Pets
- Smoking and pets are not allowed at the lookout.
General
- Learn more about the Lolo National Forest at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/lolo
- 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.
Site capacity
- You can stay a maximum of 3 nights per reservation.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
