About Up Up Lookout
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Restrooms
Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Fire Pit
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Views and Setting
- View
001, Loop: AREA UP UP LOOKOUT
- 4 guests
- Campfire
Site Details
Reviews (48)
What Guests Are Saying
Up Up Lookout offers an extraordinary experience with breathtaking views and a well-maintained facility that includes essential supplies. Visitors appreciate the comfortable accommodations, the cleanliness, and the opportunity to cook meals over a fire pit while enjoying 360-degree vistas. While accessing the lookout may require a vehicle with good ground clearance and some caution on the steep steps, many guests found the journey rewarding and expressed a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Up Up Lookout offers an extraordinary experience with breathtaking views and a well-maintained facility that includes essential supplies. Visitors appreciate the comfortable accommodations, the cleanliness, and the opportunity to cook meals over a fire pit while enjoying 360-degree vistas. While accessing the lookout may require a vehicle with good ground clearance and some caution on the steep steps, many guests found the journey rewarding and expressed a desire to return.
Review Summary
Michael S
VerifiedOctober 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA UP UP LOOKOUT
It is always a wonderful stay from the beautiful sunrises to sunsets to star gazing at night.
Drake J
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA UP UP LOOKOUT
Awesome spot
Hunter P
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA UP UP LOOKOUT
I've stayed at quite a few of the Montana lookouts and Up Up has moved up to the #1 spot. Experienced a wicked storm that broke to one of the best sunsets with a rainbow that I've experienced at fire lookout.
The tower does sway but not as bad as I have experienced in others. Extremely cozy and the gas lanterns are so unique. Keep these towers clear, leave it better than you found it and let's keep these open to the public.
Bradley D
VerifiedAugust 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA UP UP LOOKOUT
As always, AMAZING! UpUp Lookout is close to where I live and I always enjoy the tower lookouts. It was clean, well-stocked, quiet, and the views are out of this world.
Ashley T
VerifiedAugust 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA UP UP LOOKOUT
The tower itself is well maintained & equipped with the basics (paper towels, plates & bowls, cleaning products). The views cannot be beat. The twin bed was surprisingly comfortable.
The outhouse is a short walk from the fire ring & parking area, but it seems longer at night after climbing down!
Gregory R
VerifiedJune 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA UP UP LOOKOUT
This is the nicest lookout I have had the pleasure of staying at. The stars looked like you could reach out and touch them.
Chandra E
VerifiedOctober 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA UP UP LOOKOUT
Beautiful lookout!
Chandra E
VerifiedOctober 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA UP UP LOOKOUT
Beautiful lookout!
Blake N
VerifiedAugust 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA UP UP LOOKOUT
Up Up Lookout is awesome! It takes a while to get up there on the road, but that filters out a lot of potential visitors. We did have a couple of dirt bikes come up the hiking trail in the morning but they didn't stay long. Beautiful views, lots of huckleberries, and a cool, well-maintained lookout. One of the coolest things we've done on vacation.
Blake N
VerifiedAugust 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA UP UP LOOKOUT
Up Up Lookout is awesome! It takes a while to get up there on the road, but that filters out a lot of potential visitors. We did have a couple of dirt bikes come up the hiking trail in the morning but they didn't stay long. Beautiful views, lots of huckleberries, and a cool, well-maintained lookout. One of the coolest things we've done on vacation.
Location & Directions for Up Up Lookout
P.O. Box 460, Superior, MT 59872 United States
Elevation: 1,802 ft
Getting There
<p>Do not follow your GPS. Please use the following directions.</p><p>West bound on I-90 take the Drexel Exit #25. From Drexel turn back east on I-90 to Ward Creek Exit #26. East bound on I-90 take the Ward Cr Exit #26. Proceed up the Ward Creek R...
Do not follow your GPS. Please use the following directions.
West bound on I-90 take the Drexel Exit #25. From Drexel turn back east on I-90 to Ward Creek Exit #26. East bound on I-90 take the Ward Cr Exit #26. Proceed up the Ward Creek Rd #889, travel 3.2 mi. Turn right onto Road #3816 and travel 12.1 mi to the locked gate. Proceed 3.2 mi behind the gate to the base of the tower.
Policies & Rules
General
- The entry gate and cabin remain locked; a key code will be sent to you in your reservation confirmation.
- This facility is located in a remote area; before making a reservation, become aware of bear, water, and weather safety.
- Water is not available at the facility.
- All garbage, food and personal belongings must be packed out.
- Smoking and pets are prohibited at the lookout.
- 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.
- Maximum stay limit is 3 nights per reservation.
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Last updated: October 22, 2026
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