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Garver Lookout
Public LandU.S. Forest ServicePets allowed

Garver Mtn. Lookout Rental

Yaak, Montana · 5,876 ftIn Kootenai National Forest

Photos: KNF

Wildfire 33 mi W: Upper Smith, 4,848 acres, 41% contained

At a glance

4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
$45recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
1From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
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Elevation
5,876 ft1,791 m
Big rigs
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Season
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Cell signal
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Sites1

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Amenities

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  • Campfires allowed

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Overview

Garver Mountain Lookout is perched on top of Garver Mountain at an elevation of 5,874 feet. The lookout is located in the Yaak area of the Kootenai National Forest, characterized by its minimal services and rugged beauty. This destination is ideal for visitors with an adventurous attitude, looking for a plethora of outdoor activities.

Garver Mountain Lookout has been used as an observation point for detecting forest fires since 1929. The first lookout was a one-story log cabin, which is still on the site. The current lookout was built in 1963 and is available for rent for up to four people.Recreation

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Cell service

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Cell service at Garver Mtn. Lookout Rental: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • TueMostly Sunny, 1% chance of rain43°28°
  • WedMostly Sunny, 4% chance of rain45°29°
  • ThuMostly Sunny48°31°
  • FriSunny53°34°
  • SatMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain, 15% chance of rain49°27°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

48.92915, -115.79512
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Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Yaak
Park
Kootenai National Forest

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