Reviews for this site — 001, Loop: AREA UP UP LOOKOUT

4.8
(21 reviews)

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Jack S Verified
Stayed date
Aug 2022

We had a wonderful time this was our 5th lookout trip. The tower was clean and in great shape. Thanks to everyone involved in preserving these historic structures and allowing the public to use them.

Robert P Verified
Stayed date
Oct 2021

Wonderful place! Nice to have a cabin with two propane lights and heat. No problem driving a car. Even though there is a locked gate there are numerous reports of ATVs bypassing it through the woods to disturb renters. Make SURE you lock the catwalk due to reports of people climbing up while you are there even at night while you are asleep. Pretty rude! Great views! You can see the 50,000 Silver Dollar Bar and interstate from lookout. I have Verizon & was able to get full 4G coverage. People take very good care of this place with a good amount of cleaning supplies. Pit toilet a let down. Old style with no plastic seat. Just your butt on boards. First time I have seen lime supplied which was nice. Crescent moon cut into door was fun. There is a rope to haul things up but you may want to bring a basket or bucket with handles to put your supplies in. No winch system. Just your raw muscles to raise and lower. Fire pit by parking area with picnic bench. One twin bed is there along with two cots donated by "Friends Of Savenac". Thank you! A word of warning. Even medium winds will make this lookout baby rock. It woke me up a few times at night and I thought I was being nudged. If you have a fear of heights or do not like swaying structures then you will not want to stay here. We would stay there again for sure!

Kuyokwe J Verified
Stayed date
Aug 2021

Very clean, well maintained lookout. Three extra cots in addition to single mattress.

michelle r Verified
Stayed date
Jul 2021

Beautiful lookout, my second time there. The forest service has done a great job keeping it up. Didnt get to see much of the view this time due to wild fires. Only complaint is all the people that show up. Second time I have had to clean up after others. Not sure if I will rent it again, no privacy.

Chelsea P Verified
Stayed date
Jul 2021

Amazing views. Almost never dark, I can see why it's called big sky county up there. Did the hike at the gate, worth it for the views. It was snowed in at the top of the trail but fun to play on during the hottest week of the year. Bring big spray.

Nicolle M Verified
Stayed date
Jun 2021

Stunning! First time staying in a fire lookout and I knew from the pictures online it was going to be beautiful but in person it far exceeded my expectations.

Li X Verified
Stayed date
Oct 2020

A wonderful experience! So relaxing and the views are unbelievable. The Forest Service has added posts to the side of the gate to prevent cars from driving around. I was able to sleep comfortably without the heat on. Heads up, the lock is a little sticky!

Steve W Verified
Stayed date
Aug 2020

Nice and clean, not set up with supplies as most of them are. Picnic table and fire pit very nice.

Jammie S Verified
Stayed date
Jan 2020

Amazing views and a wonderful time of self reflection.

Chelsea U Verified
Stayed date
Jan 2020

What a special place the UP UP is! If you have a fear of heights, I would not recommend.