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
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
Joshua S
VerifiedAugust 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT
By far my favorite lookout! The cabin is super clean and updated with fresh paint and laminate floors. The views are amazing and pretty easy getting to the cabin. The pit toilet is also probably the cleanest one we have seen at a lookout facility! Plenty of area around the cabin for activities as well. Every time we have been here the Forest Service has plenty of firewood for the fire pit and stove in the cabin. Thank you FS for this amazing facility and taking such great care of it! I will absolutely be back!
Tip- It is very hard to find cell service up there. There is one spot we found past the gate on the way down from the lookout on one of the rock out cropping you can see coming down the lookout road. If you are a skilled enough explorer, we built a small rock tower to mark the exact location. Happy hunting!
Joshua S
VerifiedAugust 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT
By far my favorite lookout! The cabin is super clean and updated with fresh paint and laminate floors. The views are amazing and pretty easy getting to the cabin. The pit toilet is also probably the cleanest one we have seen at a lookout facility! Plenty of area around the cabin for activities as well. Every time we have been here the Forest Service has plenty of firewood for the fire pit and stove in the cabin. Thank you FS for this amazing facility and taking such great care of it! I will absolutely be back!
Tip- It is very hard to find cell service up there. There is one spot we found past the gate on the way down from the lookout on one of the rock out cropping you can see coming down the lookout road. If you are a skilled enough explorer, we built a small rock tower to mark the exact location. Happy hunting!
Marilyn S
VerifiedJuly 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT
very relaxing
Marilyn S
VerifiedJuly 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT
very relaxing
RANDALL B
VerifiedJuly 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT
Minton Lookout is in excellent condition. Beautiful view over the Clark Fork River with the Cabinet Mountains in the background. We had a great stay with a moonless night, brilliant stars and a good look at the NEOWISE comet in the pre-dawn sky.
RANDALL B
VerifiedJuly 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT
Minton Lookout is in excellent condition. Beautiful view over the Clark Fork River with the Cabinet Mountains in the background. We had a great stay with a moonless night, brilliant stars and a good look at the NEOWISE comet in the pre-dawn sky.
Ashley S
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT
Such an amazing place to visit!
Erin B
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT
This is my favorite place to camp! Quiet, serene and peaceful. I try to go twice a season at least. Thank you for making this lookout so wonderful!
Ashley S
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT
Such an amazing place to visit!
Erin B
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT
This is my favorite place to camp! Quiet, serene and peaceful. I try to go twice a season at least. Thank you for making this lookout so wonderful!
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
