Yaak MTN. 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
- 4,992 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Yaak Mountain Lookout rests atop its namesake peak at an elevation of 4,977 feet within the Rocky Mountains in the Kootenai National Forest. The lookout tower has been used as an observation point for spotting forest fires since 1958.The lookout is typically open from mid-June through late September. Access is available via primitive roads, and high clearance vehicles are recommended. This rustic retreat offers a few amenities, but guests will need to bring most of their own gear and supplies.
Recreation
Yaak Mountain Road is for non-motorized use only, with the exception of guests who reserve the lookout. Hikers can hike along this road, as well as explore the remnants of the structures that stood here before the current lookout.Anglers can fish for rainbow trout in the Kootenai River. The Yaak River and its many tributaries provide habitat for cutthroat, rainbow, brook and bull trout.
Facilities
The lookout sits atop a 45-foot tower and has a catwalk encircling the cabin. It can accommodate up to 4 people and comes equipped with 2 twin beds and 4 mattresses.
Other amenities include a propane stove, heater, lights, table and chairs, fire extinguisher and cleaning gear. An outhouse with vault toilet is located a short distance away.
No electricity or water is available. Guests must bring their own supply of water for drinking, cooking and washing.
Items such as cooking gear, bedding, lanterns or flashlights, matches, extra toilet paper, first aid supplies, trash bags, dish soap, and towels 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 Yaak Area, which features mountainous and heavily forested terrain, as well as several lakes scattered at varying elevations. Guests can enjoy outstanding views of the town of Troy, especially for 4th of July fireworks, as well as the Kootenai and Yaak River valleys and the surrounding mountains.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.
Nearby Attractions
Yaak Falls is a popular destination just a short drive northwest from Yaak Mountain. Spring and early summer are the best times to visit, when the snowmelt finds its way over the falls.The facts
- 1 bookable site
- Up to 4 people per site
- Loops: AREA YAAK MTN. LOOKOUT RENTAL
Site types
- 1 Cabin Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
1 campsite at Yaak MTN. Lookout Rental
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | AREA YAAK MTN. LOOKOUT RENTAL | Cabin Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Moderate | — | 4 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Troy, Montana, follow Highway 2 west for 3 miles to the East Side Road 176. Follow the East Side Road 176 for 2 miles north to the Kilbrennen Lake Road 2394. Follow Kilbrennen Lake Road 2394 approximately 2 miles to the Yaak Mountain Road 4407.
You will find a gate on this road and need the combination code to enter. Keep gate locked after entry. Follow Road 4407 to the Yaak Mountain Lookout. Total distance from Highway 2 to the lookout gate is 4.15 miles, then 5.3 miles from the gate to the lookout.
48.56024, -115.92137 · 48°33'36.9"N 115°55'16.9"W
Typical weather
Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 32°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 33 | 39 | 50 | 59 | 70 | 76 | 87 | 86 | 75 | 57 | 41 | 32 |
| Low °F | 23 | 24 | 28 | 33 | 40 | 46 | 49 | 48 | 42 | 35 | 29 | 24 |
| Precip in | 2.6 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 3.5 | 2.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.5 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 Yaak MTN. Lookout Rental
- Can you reserve a site at Yaak MTN. Lookout Rental?
- Yes, Yaak MTN. Lookout Rental is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Yaak MTN. Lookout Rental have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Yaak MTN. Lookout Rental?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Yaak MTN. Lookout Rental.
- Does Yaak MTN. Lookout Rental have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Yaak MTN. Lookout Rental?
- Campfires are allowed at Yaak MTN. Lookout Rental. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Yaak MTN. Lookout Rental
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- Yaak Falls Campground 6.1 mi · Campground
- Loon Lake Campground 11.7 mi · Campground
- Red Top Campground 13.9 mi · Campground
- Bull Lake Area 14.5 mi · Facility
- #423 Grouse Lake 14.5 mi · Facility
- Lunch Peak Lookout 17.9 mi · Campground
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Contact
- Phone 406-295-4693
- 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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