About Minton Peak Lookout
Number of accommodations: 1
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Birding
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Connectivity and Media
- Cell Reception
Cooking and Fire
- Firewood Available
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- 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
Jammie S
VerifiedFebruary 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT
Great Little Last Minute getaway.
Jammie S
VerifiedFebruary 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT
Great Little Last Minute getaway.
Dwayne M
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT
Perfect
Dwayne M
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT
Perfect
Jeremy R
VerifiedJuly 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT
Amazing views and neat little place to stay!
Jeremy R
VerifiedJuly 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT
Amazing views and neat little place to stay!
Robert P
VerifiedOctober 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT
The good:
Wonderful place! Nice views and parking area.
No problem driving a car but it is a ways off the main road. Gated entry with a bar and sign across the road to discourage visitors.
People take very good care of this place with a good amount of cleaning supplies. Please use water sparingly on the floors. It appears when they did the remodel a few years ago the laminate flooring was a cheap brand as it is separating and warping due to too much moisture.
Fire pit by parking area. Lots of wood while we were there. Picnic bench too.
Good wood stove.
There were two twin beds.
Rare that the catwalk goes all the way around since the lookout is on the ground and you use just a few steps to access. A nice thing to have.
There was a small 2 burner propane burner stove with fuel. Bring some standard camping fuel bottles in case there are none there during your stay.
If you plan on leaving for a hike or run into town make sure you that you have brought you own personal lock. I can't say more than that.
Nice ADA clean pit toilet. We were surprised how clean it was.
SW of the lookout nearby in the woods is an old pit toilet covered with boards and rock. There is also a big corrugated pipe that goes way down that has some logs tossed in for safety. We wonder what that was used for.
We would stay there again for sure!
The bad:
Since trees have been allowed to grow around the lookout you only get good views in two directions.
There is only one bench seat without a back and one camp chair with a back that has been donated.
One window is boarded over due to breakage. Hope they will fix it soon.
No Verizon cell phone service hear or even nearby. We had no cell service in the town of Trout Creek and did not have any until almost all the way into Thompson Falls.
Robert P
VerifiedOctober 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT
The good:
Wonderful place! Nice views and parking area.
No problem driving a car but it is a ways off the main road. Gated entry with a bar and sign across the road to discourage visitors.
People take very good care of this place with a good amount of cleaning supplies. Please use water sparingly on the floors. It appears when they did the remodel a few years ago the laminate flooring was a cheap brand as it is separating and warping due to too much moisture.
Fire pit by parking area. Lots of wood while we were there. Picnic bench too.
Good wood stove.
There were two twin beds.
Rare that the catwalk goes all the way around since the lookout is on the ground and you use just a few steps to access. A nice thing to have.
There was a small 2 burner propane burner stove with fuel. Bring some standard camping fuel bottles in case there are none there during your stay.
If you plan on leaving for a hike or run into town make sure you that you have brought you own personal lock. I can't say more than that.
Nice ADA clean pit toilet. We were surprised how clean it was.
SW of the lookout nearby in the woods is an old pit toilet covered with boards and rock. There is also a big corrugated pipe that goes way down that has some logs tossed in for safety. We wonder what that was used for.
We would stay there again for sure!
The bad:
Since trees have been allowed to grow around the lookout you only get good views in two directions.
There is only one bench seat without a back and one camp chair with a back that has been donated.
One window is boarded over due to breakage. Hope they will fix it soon.
No Verizon cell phone service hear or even nearby. We had no cell service in the town of Trout Creek and did not have any until almost all the way into Thompson Falls.
Richard S
VerifiedAugust 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT
very clean. mostly good views as the trees have grown taller. great access road. need a hard back chair not just a bench. no guest log book to denote comments.
Richard S
VerifiedAugust 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT
very clean. mostly good views as the trees have grown taller. great access road. need a hard back chair not just a bench. no guest log book to denote comments.
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
