About Minton Peak Lookout
Number of accommodations: 1
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Birding
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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
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.
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
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.
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 .
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.
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
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
