About Minton Peak Lookout
Number of accommodations: 1
Activities & Attractions
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Birding
Hiking
Year-round
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 (54)
What Guests Are Saying
Minton Peak Lookout offers stunning views, well-maintained facilities, and a clean environment, making it a highly enjoyable destination for visitors. Huckleberries are abundant, and the lookout's comfortable amenities, including good beds and a camp stove, enhance the experience. While some found the access road a bit tricky and noted limited seating, overall feedback highlights the lookout's charm and peaceful atmosphere, encouraging repeat visits.
What Guests Are Saying
Minton Peak Lookout offers stunning views, well-maintained facilities, and a clean environment, making it a highly enjoyable destination for visitors. Huckleberries are abundant, and the lookout's comfortable amenities, including good beds and a camp stove, enhance the experience. While some found the access road a bit tricky and noted limited seating, overall feedback highlights the lookout's charm and peaceful atmosphere, encouraging repeat visits.
Review Summary
Barbara H
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT
Easy to find. Only trouble we’re the logging trucks using the roads! This lookout was very clean.
Barbara H
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT
Easy to find. Only trouble we’re the logging trucks using the roads! This lookout was very clean.
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!
Ashley S
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT
Such an amazing place to visit!
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.
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
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.
Elevation: 1629 feet
14 mi drive to downtown Trout Creek (about 34 min)
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: September 5, 2026
