About Yaak Mtn. Lookout Rental
Number of accommodations: 1
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Fire Pit
Connectivity and Media
- Cell Reception
Cooking and Fire
- Fire Pit
Parking and Transport
- Parking
On Site Services
- Propane
Views and Setting
- View
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001, Loop: AREA YAAK MTN. LOOKOUT RENTAL
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Reviews (66)
What Guests Are Saying
Yaak Mtn. Lookout Rental offers a fantastic experience with exceptional views and a sense of privacy, making it a real treat for visitors. The lookout is well-maintained, clean, and furnished, with comfortable beds and easy access, despite some steep stairs. While there are minor issues like smoke in the area and occasional outhouse supplies shortages, overall, guests highly recommend the lookout for its stunning surroundings and memorable stays.
What Guests Are Saying
Yaak Mtn. Lookout Rental offers a fantastic experience with exceptional views and a sense of privacy, making it a real treat for visitors. The lookout is well-maintained, clean, and furnished, with comfortable beds and easy access, despite some steep stairs. While there are minor issues like smoke in the area and occasional outhouse supplies shortages, overall, guests highly recommend the lookout for its stunning surroundings and memorable stays.
Review Summary
Joshua S
VerifiedJuly 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA YAAK MTN. LOOKOUT RENTAL
This was our first time to Yaak and it did not disappoint. Was a little nervous after the burn came through a few years before but everything is starting to grow back pretty well. The lookout is definitely one of the higher ones so if stairs are not your friend I would advise against. Beds were pretty comfortable and all windows were operational to get a nice cross breeze in the LO. Pit toilet was out of TP so bring extra rolls. Pretty good cell service. Lots of birds around the lookout as the flying ants were out. Couple groups of Grouse were not shy and would come right up to our chairs while down at the base of the LO. The road up was fantastic and the gate was at the beginning of the access road and we saw no visitors. If its hot out and you need some respite from the peak, KIlbrennan Lake Campground was only about a 30 min drive back down the lookout. There is a small parking area and a little boat launch. We set up our chairs and were able to cool off (and clean off) in the lake. Beautiful area. Love Montana! Thanks to everyone that keeps these going! Enjoy!
Dave K
VerifiedJuly 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA YAAK MTN. LOOKOUT RENTAL
Great view, cab and outhouse. Got water for washing/ cleaning from Roosevelt city park in Troy while at the tower.
Thank you USFS for this facility.
Dave K
VerifiedJuly 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA YAAK MTN. LOOKOUT RENTAL
Great view, cab and outhouse. Got water for washing/ cleaning from Roosevelt city park in Troy while at the tower.
Thank you USFS for this facility.
Dave K
VerifiedJuly 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA YAAK MTN. LOOKOUT RENTAL
Great view, cab and outhouse. Got water for washing/ cleaning from Roosevelt city park in Troy while at the tower.
Thank you USFS for this facility.
Leslie F
VerifiedJune 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA YAAK MTN. LOOKOUT RENTAL
Amazing family trip with our young boys!! We had an epic experience. Getting our gear up into the tower was a lot of work but totally worth it. Will definitely do this again!!
Leslie F
VerifiedJune 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA YAAK MTN. LOOKOUT RENTAL
Amazing family trip with our young boys!! We had an epic experience. Getting our gear up into the tower was a lot of work but totally worth it. Will definitely do this again!!
Leslie F
VerifiedJune 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA YAAK MTN. LOOKOUT RENTAL
Amazing family trip with our young boys!! We had an epic experience. Getting our gear up into the tower was a lot of work but totally worth it. Will definitely do this again!!
Sonya H
VerifiedJune 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA YAAK MTN. LOOKOUT RENTAL
What a beautiful spot! The clouds blew through us, a storm rolled through, and it was perfect. No flies or wasps. A few mosquitoes outside but no bugs inside! 56 steps to the top. The trap door on the catwalk is super heavy and hard for a smaller gal to keep balance and open easily from the stairs coming up, but it’s solid!
Sonya H
VerifiedJune 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA YAAK MTN. LOOKOUT RENTAL
What a beautiful spot! The clouds blew through us, a storm rolled through, and it was perfect. No flies or wasps. A few mosquitoes outside but no bugs inside! 56 steps to the top. The trap door on the catwalk is super heavy and hard for a smaller gal to keep balance and open easily from the stairs coming up, but it’s solid!
Sonya H
VerifiedJune 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA YAAK MTN. LOOKOUT RENTAL
What a beautiful spot! The clouds blew through us, a storm rolled through, and it was perfect. No flies or wasps. A few mosquitoes outside but no bugs inside! 56 steps to the top. The trap door on the catwalk is super heavy and hard for a smaller gal to keep balance and open easily from the stairs coming up, but it’s solid!
Location Yaak Mtn. Lookout Rental
Address:
Three Rivers Rd 12858 Us Hwy. 2
Troy, MT, 59935-8750
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 48.5602 / -115.921
Elevation: 1508 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Guests must confirm the lock combination before arrival.
- Check-in and check-out time is at 2:00 PM.
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.
Utilities
- Guests need to bring their own water for all uses.
Safety & rules
- Guests must clean the cabin and pack out all trash and food before leaving.
- Guests are responsible for cleaning the facility before and after their stay; no cleaning is provided between visits.
Vehicles & parking
- Access road to the lookout is gated; use the provided combination to unlock and drive 5.3 miles to the lookout.
Accessibility
- Access to the property may be affected by weather conditions.
Site capacity
- Guests can stay for a maximum of 5 consecutive days and must take a 7-day break before making another reservation.
General
- Learn more about the Kootenai National Forest
Fires & fuel
- Guests should not move firewood; obtain it locally to prevent pest spread.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
