Big Creek Baldy. Lookout Rental
Yaak, Montana · 5,774 ft · In Kootenai National Forest
Photos: KNF
Wildfire 49 mi NW: Upper Smith, 4,848 acres, 41% contained
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,774 ft (1,760 m)5,774 ft1,760 m
Sites1
Big Creek Baldy. Lookout Rental lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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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
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, and USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Big Creek Baldy. Lookout Rental: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedWidespread Frost then Mostly Sunny, 3% chance of rain49°31°
- ThuWidespread Frost then Sunny51°30°
- FriWidespread Frost then Mostly Sunny57°38°
- SatMostly Sunny, 2% chance of rain55°32°
- SunMostly Sunny48°34°
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Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
Data from Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities
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