About Mt. Baldy-buckhorn Ridge
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Kitchen
On Site Services
- Propane
- Propane
Cabin Interior
- Kitchen
- Heating
001, Loop: MT. BALDY-BUCKHORN RIDGE
- 4 guests
- Pet Friendly
Site Details
Reviews (48)
What Guests Are Saying
The Mt. Baldy-Buckhorn Ridge lookout offers stunning views and a comfortable stay, with well-stocked kitchen materials and cozy beds. However, access can be challenging due to rough road conditions, particularly in the last few miles. Some improvements are needed, such as better cleanliness and a new mattress, but overall, guests appreciate the experience and the beautiful surroundings.
What Guests Are Saying
The Mt. Baldy-Buckhorn Ridge lookout offers stunning views and a comfortable stay, with well-stocked kitchen materials and cozy beds. However, access can be challenging due to rough road conditions, particularly in the last few miles. Some improvements are needed, such as better cleanliness and a new mattress, but overall, guests appreciate the experience and the beautiful surroundings.
Review Summary
Mary Beth C
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MT. BALDY-BUCKHORN RIDGE
Have been going up to Mt Baldy Buckhorn Range for almost 30 years and staying in the tower for 10 or 15 years.
Except for the awful fire year in Canada in 2018, both the day time views and the starry night views are impressive plus large and small animal sightings.
Accommodations are pleasant and the cook stove is a huge asset.
Mary Beth C
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MT. BALDY-BUCKHORN RIDGE
Have been going up to Mt Baldy Buckhorn Range for almost 30 years and staying in the tower for 10 or 15 years.
Except for the awful fire year in Canada in 2018, both the day time views and the starry night views are impressive plus large and small animal sightings.
Accommodations are pleasant and the cook stove is a huge asset.
LW M
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MT. BALDY-BUCKHORN RIDGE
Been staying here since 2002 (except the one year year it was closed to replace the stairs).
Very nice stay.
LW M
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MT. BALDY-BUCKHORN RIDGE
Been staying here since 2002 (except the one year year it was closed to replace the stairs).
Very nice stay.
Reuben S
VerifiedJuly 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MT. BALDY-BUCKHORN RIDGE
Great place to stay and watch the beautiful views, both day and night!
Couldn't get the pilot to light for the heater, but other than that it was a fun place to stay!
Reuben S
VerifiedJuly 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MT. BALDY-BUCKHORN RIDGE
Great place to stay and watch the beautiful views, both day and night!
Couldn't get the pilot to light for the heater, but other than that it was a fun place to stay!
Sloan S
VerifiedJuly 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MT. BALDY-BUCKHORN RIDGE
Awesome tower, very clean and well equipped with some new propane appliances. Tons of deer and wildlife wandering around and so so quiet. The Kootenai rangers do an awesome job taking care of their lookouts and this one is no exception.
Sloan S
VerifiedJuly 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MT. BALDY-BUCKHORN RIDGE
Awesome tower, very clean and well equipped with some new propane appliances. Tons of deer and wildlife wandering around and so so quiet. The Kootenai rangers do an awesome job taking care of their lookouts and this one is no exception.
Ryan O
VerifiedJuly 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MT. BALDY-BUCKHORN RIDGE
We spent 2+ hours trying to find the lookout. There were no accurate road numbers to follow the instructions to the lookout. Some of the roads we traveled were barely safe to travel, others just dead-ended. Maybe if I had found accurate road maps, it would have been possible, but the local NP stations were not open.
Ryan O
VerifiedJuly 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MT. BALDY-BUCKHORN RIDGE
We spent 2+ hours trying to find the lookout. There were no accurate road numbers to follow the instructions to the lookout. Some of the roads we traveled were barely safe to travel, others just dead-ended. Maybe if I had found accurate road maps, it would have been possible, but the local NP stations were not open.
Location & Directions for Mt. Baldy-buckhorn Ridge
Three Rivers Rd 12858 Us Hwy. 2, Troy, MT 59935-8750 United States
Elevation: 1,881 ft
Getting There
From Troy Montana, follow Highway 2 West for 9.5 mi to Yaak Highway 508. Follow Yaak Highway 508 for 18 mi north to Meadow Creek Road 524. Follow Road 524 1 mi to junction with Road 745. Take road 745 approximately 4 mi to Baldy Mountain Lookout R...
From Troy Montana, follow Highway 2 West for 9.5 mi to Yaak Highway 508. Follow Yaak Highway 508 for 18 mi north to Meadow Creek Road 524. Follow Road 524 1 mi to junction with Road 745. Take road 745 approximately 4 mi to Baldy Mountain Lookout Road 591. Follow 591 for approximately 2 mi to Road 5954. Take Road 5954 to the lookout.
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
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Last updated: October 22, 2026
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