Mt. Baldy-Buckhorn Ridge
Yaak, Montana · 6,129 ft · In Kootenai National Forest
Photos: KNF
Wildfire 28 mi W: Upper Smith, 4,848 acres, 41% contained
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 6,129 ft (1,868 m)6,129 ft1,868 m
Sites1
Mt. Baldy-Buckhorn Ridge 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
- Toilets
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About
Overview
The Mount Baldy - Buckhorn Ridge Lookout sits at an elevation of 6,529 feet in the Kootenai National Forest. This location has been used as an observation point for
detecting forest fires since 1910. The current lookout tower was built in 1957.
From Recreation.gov and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · 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 Mt. Baldy-Buckhorn Ridge: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedMostly Sunny, 5% chance of rain45°32°
- ThuMostly Sunny49°34°
- FriSunny53°38°
- SatMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain, 15% chance of rain49°32°
- SunSunny44°35°
Nearby camping
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Rd 435
Dispersed · 2.4 mi · Yaak
Hellroaring
Public Land · 3.4 mi · Sylvanite
Red Top Campground
Public Land · 5.2 mi · Sylvanite
3 more within 25 mi
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
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