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Reviews (26)
What Guests Are Saying
Minton Peak Lookout offers a clean, comfortable, and well-appointed stay, with appreciated window screens, good mattresses, and ample firewood and gas for cooking. Guests rave about the stunning views, particularly in favorable weather, and the abundance of huckleberries. While some noted issues with cell reception and suggested bringing camp chairs due to limited seating, the overall experience is highly recommended, with many planning to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Minton Peak Lookout offers a clean, comfortable, and well-appointed stay, with appreciated window screens, good mattresses, and ample firewood and gas for cooking. Guests rave about the stunning views, particularly in favorable weather, and the abundance of huckleberries. While some noted issues with cell reception and suggested bringing camp chairs due to limited seating, the overall experience is highly recommended, with many planning to return.
Review Summary
Robyn E
VerifiedAugust 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT
Minton Pk LO was clean, very comfortable and well appointed. Window screens are AWLAYS very appreciated!!! Mattresses were in good shape, and the firewood and gas for the Coleman stove were in good supply. But the most awesome thing was SO MANY HUCKLEBERRIES EVERYWHERE!!! My 18yo son and I truly enjoyed our 2 nights there and highly recommend this LO.
Victoria W
VerifiedAugust 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT
We very much enjoyed our stay. The screens for the windows were especially appreciated. Great views, clean lookout. Bring camp chairs with you, there’s only a bench to sit on. The deck is wider than most which makes it easier to maneuver around.
Robert B
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT
Terrific location; fabulous views even in the rain and fog; easy to find; good road suitable for whatever you drive; love the ground level lookouts for ease of accessibility for littles and grandparents alike!
Don't forget to bring camp chairs for your crew; there's only one hard bench.
Two great beds.
Fine ATT cell reception at the tower only. Walk a few feet in either direction and there's no signal.
Forest Service communication prior to our stay was great.
Thanks, Forest Service, for this well kept facility!
Oh... there may have been a gallon of huckleberries picked.
John T
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT
Near perfect weather saw fewer people on the roads than expected.
Winter C
VerifiedJuly 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT
We love this lookout tower! Lots of butterflies and huckleberries! The outhouse was clean as well as the lookout. We saw some wild life. Drive up was decent as well. No cell service for quite a while
Misty G
VerifiedDecember 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT
The bugs and heat are almost too much in July. We want to try this in cooler months. It is a beautiful lookout and handy with the camp stove in it. We did enjoy our time but yeah bugs and heat was annoying. Drive up is doable in anything you drive. It is a beautiful location.
Janae M
VerifiedOctober 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT
4th time staying at Minton. Its always enjoyable! I love the drive here- its gorgeous to see so many mountain ranges. Didnt see much wildlife. Had a nice night with campfire and roasted smokies and smores! Such a beautiful sunset and sunrise. The peace I feel here is amazing. Great meditation spot. Will def be back. This is one of my personal favorites. Thank you for all who do their part to clean up after your stay. This tower was much cleaner than others Ive stayed in. Please, future guests, plan to clean up after yourselves... this is what keeps us being able to enjoy these amazing experiences! Til next time! XOXOX
Doug V
VerifiedAugust 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT
Great stay at this LO. Very clean and well maintained. Built a cairn (rock pile monument) as a marker of our fun time on Minton Peak. Directions to the LO were a little confusing at the Minton Peak Rd. The LO sign points right towards Marten Creek Road. You should turn left. We will be back again. Hopefully during huckleberry picking time.
Paul P
VerifiedAugust 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT
Had some difficulty finding the lookout. otherwise had a great stay .
Samantha G
VerifiedJuly 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT
Our family of 3 enjoyed the lookout!! The views are amazing, 2 comfy twin beds and desk with cards/ games.
Location Minton Peak Lookout
Address:
2693 Mt Hwy 200
Trout Creek, MT, 59874
United States
From Trout Creek, take Cedar Street to Pine Street. Turn right and follow for 5.89 miles. (Pine St. turns into Marten Cr. Road). Turn left on Minton Peak Road 322 and follow for 7.9 miles to the lookout Road 322A. Follow this road for 0.62 miles to the lookout.
Latitude & Longitude: 47.8284 / -115.771
Elevation: 1629 feet
Policies & Rules
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Please call the Ranger District at (406) 827-3533 prior to arrival to confirm your stay |
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Check-in 2:00 pm / Check-out 11:00 am |
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There is no water source available at the lookout; guests must provide their own for drinking, cooking and washing. |
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Access depends on weather conditions. |
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Please pack out all trash and food and clean the lookout before departure. |
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There is a 5 consecutive day stay limit. A break of 7 days is requested before making another reservation. |
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Be aware, this facility is not cleaned between user visits. It is up to individual renters to bring their own cleaning supplies and clean before and after site use. |
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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. |
