About Mt. Baldy-buckhorn Ridge
Number of accommodations: 1
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
001, Loop: MT. BALDY-BUCKHORN RIDGE
Site Details
Reviews (44)
What Guests Are Saying
The Mt. Baldy-Buckhorn Ridge lookout offers a unique experience with beautiful wildlife sightings and stunning views, particularly during sunsets and aurora events. Many guests appreciate the lookout's charm and the opportunity for solitude, despite some challenges like heavy winds and a need for maintenance. However, issues such as cleanliness, heavy trapdoor access, and uninvited visitors have been noted, suggesting improvements could enhance the overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
The Mt. Baldy-Buckhorn Ridge lookout offers a unique experience with beautiful wildlife sightings and stunning views, particularly during sunsets and aurora events. Many guests appreciate the lookout's charm and the opportunity for solitude, despite some challenges like heavy winds and a need for maintenance. However, issues such as cleanliness, heavy trapdoor access, and uninvited visitors have been noted, suggesting improvements could enhance the overall experience.
Review Summary
Mike S
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MT. BALDY-BUCKHORN RIDGE
Once in a lifetime experience for us. Really enjoyed the stay. Only reason it got 4 instead of 5 stars was the smoke from distant fires, really hurt the visibility.
Mike S
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MT. BALDY-BUCKHORN RIDGE
Once in a lifetime experience for us. Really enjoyed the stay. Only reason it got 4 instead of 5 stars was the smoke from distant fires, really hurt the visibility.
Misty G
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MT. BALDY-BUCKHORN RIDGE
Loved it. Was our 1st time in a lookout and we are now hooked. This was a wonderful experience. Lots of stairs. Bring bug spray and be prepared to be hot if it is late July.
Overall had a great time will do this one again.
Misty G
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MT. BALDY-BUCKHORN RIDGE
Loved it. Was our 1st time in a lookout and we are now hooked. This was a wonderful experience. Lots of stairs. Bring bug spray and be prepared to be hot if it is late July.
Overall had a great time will do this one again.
Julie B
VerifiedAugust 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MT. BALDY-BUCKHORN RIDGE
The Lookout was wonderful! It was clean, beds were comfortable and appreciated the propane lights and stove. Only down sides were the hornets and the smoke from the fires prevented us from enjoying the view as much as we would have liked. Overall a wonderful experience.
Julie B
VerifiedAugust 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MT. BALDY-BUCKHORN RIDGE
The Lookout was wonderful! It was clean, beds were comfortable and appreciated the propane lights and stove. Only down sides were the hornets and the smoke from the fires prevented us from enjoying the view as much as we would have liked. Overall a wonderful experience.
Darrel D
VerifiedAugust 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MT. BALDY-BUCKHORN RIDGE
A well kept tower. Great place to go to get away from the noise and hustle of everyday life.
Darrel D
VerifiedAugust 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MT. BALDY-BUCKHORN RIDGE
A well kept tower. Great place to go to get away from the noise and hustle of everyday life.
Darrissa C
VerifiedFebruary 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MT. BALDY-BUCKHORN RIDGE
It was beautiful everything I had expected and more.. we were able to see the sites before all the smoke rolled in and we couldn't see 100ft.. still and amazing experience. Spectrum moble is my service carrier and I had at least 1 to 2 bars at the lookout.
We went flyfishing in the rivers not to much luck for us.. Didnt get out to do hiking around the tower, but there are trails all around.
Darrissa C
VerifiedFebruary 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MT. BALDY-BUCKHORN RIDGE
It was beautiful everything I had expected and more.. we were able to see the sites before all the smoke rolled in and we couldn't see 100ft.. still and amazing experience. Spectrum moble is my service carrier and I had at least 1 to 2 bars at the lookout.
We went flyfishing in the rivers not to much luck for us.. Didnt get out to do hiking around the tower, but there are trails all around.
Location Mt. Baldy-buckhorn Ridge
Address:
Three Rivers Rd 12858 Us Hwy. 2
Troy, MT, 59935-8750
United States
From Troy Montana, follow Highway 2 West for 9.5 miles to Yaak Highway 508. Follow Yaak Highway 508 for 18 miles north to Meadow Creek Road 524. Follow Road 524 1 mile to junction with Road 745. Take road 745 approximately 4 miles to Baldy Mountain Lookout Road 591. Follow 591 for approximately 2 miles to Road 5954. Take Road 5954 to the lookout.
Latitude & Longitude: 48.8361 / -115.929
Elevation: 1881 feet
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: June 4, 2026
