Big Creek Baldy. Lookout Rental
Campground · Montana · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Kootenai National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 4
- People per site
- 5,773 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Big Creek Baldy Lookout sits atop its namesake mountain at an elevation of 5,780 feet in the Kootenai National Forest. The lookout has been used as an observation point for spotting forest fires for over 60 years.The lookout is typically open from mid-June through late September. High clearance vehicles are recommended. This mountain hideaway offers some amenities, but guests should plan to pack in some of their own supplies. Cell service is available at the lookout.
Recreation
Hikers can find places to explore around the lookout, and the surrounding Libby Area offers more than 400 miles of summer use trails.The lookout offers an ideal vantage point for star gazing on clear nights.
Facilities
The lookout stands 52 feet tall and has a 225 square foot cabin, which is encircled by a catwalk. It sleeps four and comes furnished with one double bed and one twin bed, both with mattresses. Other amenities include propane lights, a two-burner cooktop, table and chairs, heater, fire extinguisher, cleaning supplies and some cooking utensils. Propane is provided.An outhouse with vault toilet is located near the tower. A campfire ring is located outside, but firewood is not provided.
Water and electricity are not available. Guests must bring enough for drinking, cooking and washing.
Items such as cookware, bedding, lanterns or flashlights, matches, extra toilet paper, first aid supplies, trash bags, dish soap, towels and an ice chest are not available. Guests are expected to pack out their trash and clean the cabin before leaving.
Natural Features
The lookout is located in the Purcell Range of the Rocky Mountains and offers panoramic views of densely forested peaks. Lake Koocanusa and the Yaak River valley are prominent features of the landscape.Kootenai National Forest supports populations of deer, elk, moose, grizzly and black bears, wolves and mountain lions (bear safety). A variety of smaller mammals and birds can also be found.
The facts
- Season: June – September 30 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- Up to 4 people per site
- Loops: AREA BIG CREEK BALDY. LOOKOUT RENTA
Site types
- 1 Lookout
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
1 campsite at Big Creek Baldy. Lookout Rental
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | AREA BIG CREEK BALDY. LOOKOUT RENTA | Lookout | — | Gravel | Severe | — | 4 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Libby travel 1 mile north on Highway 37 to the Pipe Creek Road. Turn left and follow for 19 miles, then turn east (right) onto East Fork Pipe Creek Road/Big Creek Baldy Road 336. Proceed about three quarters of a mile and then turn right onto Big Creek Baldy Mountain Road 309. Follow this road for 5 miles to the lookout. The last mile is fairly rough but can be negotiated with vehicles having high ground clearance.
48.63514, -115.54561 · 48°38'6.5"N 115°32'44.2"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 4.6 | 3.8 | 4.4 | 3.0 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 2.8 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Big Creek Baldy. Lookout Rental
- Can you reserve a site at Big Creek Baldy. Lookout Rental?
- Yes, Big Creek Baldy. Lookout Rental is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Big Creek Baldy. Lookout Rental have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Big Creek Baldy. Lookout Rental?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Big Creek Baldy. Lookout Rental.
- Are campfires allowed at Big Creek Baldy. Lookout Rental?
- Campfires are allowed at Big Creek Baldy. Lookout Rental. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Contact
- Phone 406-293-7773
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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