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
Kuyokwe J
VerifiedAugust 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA UP UP LOOKOUT
Very clean, well maintained lookout. Three extra cots in addition to single mattress.
Kuyokwe J
VerifiedAugust 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA UP UP LOOKOUT
Very clean, well maintained lookout. Three extra cots in addition to single mattress.
michelle r
VerifiedJuly 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA UP UP LOOKOUT
Beautiful lookout, my second time there. The forest service has done a great job keeping it up. Didnt get to see much of the view this time due to wild fires. Only complaint is all the people that show up. Second time I have had to clean up after others. Not sure if I will rent it again, no privacy.
michelle r
VerifiedJuly 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA UP UP LOOKOUT
Beautiful lookout, my second time there. The forest service has done a great job keeping it up. Didnt get to see much of the view this time due to wild fires. Only complaint is all the people that show up. Second time I have had to clean up after others. Not sure if I will rent it again, no privacy.
Chelsea P
VerifiedJuly 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA UP UP LOOKOUT
Amazing views. Almost never dark, I can see why it's called big sky county up there. Did the hike at the gate, worth it for the views. It was snowed in at the top of the trail but fun to play on during the hottest week of the year. Bring big spray.
Chelsea P
VerifiedJuly 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA UP UP LOOKOUT
Amazing views. Almost never dark, I can see why it's called big sky county up there. Did the hike at the gate, worth it for the views. It was snowed in at the top of the trail but fun to play on during the hottest week of the year. Bring big spray.
Nicolle M
VerifiedJune 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA UP UP LOOKOUT
Stunning! First time staying in a fire lookout and I knew from the pictures online it was going to be beautiful but in person it far exceeded my expectations.
Nicolle M
VerifiedJune 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA UP UP LOOKOUT
Stunning! First time staying in a fire lookout and I knew from the pictures online it was going to be beautiful but in person it far exceeded my expectations.
Li X
VerifiedOctober 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA UP UP LOOKOUT
A wonderful experience! So relaxing and the views are unbelievable.
The Forest Service has added posts to the side of the gate to prevent cars from driving around. I was able to sleep comfortably without the heat on. Heads up, the lock is a little sticky!
Li X
VerifiedOctober 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA UP UP LOOKOUT
A wonderful experience! So relaxing and the views are unbelievable.
The Forest Service has added posts to the side of the gate to prevent cars from driving around. I was able to sleep comfortably without the heat on. Heads up, the lock is a little sticky!
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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