About Minton Peak Lookout
Number of accommodations: 1
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Birding
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Connectivity and Media
- Cell Reception
Cooking and Fire
- Firewood Available
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Cabin Outdoor Features
- Deck or Patio
Views and Setting
- View
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001, Loop: MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT
Site Details
Reviews (52)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
11AM
General
- Please call the Ranger District at (406) 827-3533 prior to arrival to confirm your stay
- There is no water source available at the lookout; guests must provide their own for drinking, cooking and washing.
- Access depends on weather conditions.
- Please pack out all trash and food and clean the lookout before departure.
- There is a 5 consecutive day stay limit. A break of 7 days is requested before making another reservation.
- 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.
- 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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Last updated: June 4, 2026
