Cabin or lookout

Up Up 40-Foot Lookout Tower

This lookout is a 40-foot wooden tower perched on a beautiful rock pinnacle. A hiking trail is available for those that wish to explore the Eagle Peak roadless area. The lookout has a fantastic vista for views of the St. Regis River drainage and the high alpine country.

Listed under Hiking trails · Cabins & lookouts · Wildlife & bird watching · Nature centers & history sites · Scenic viewpoints

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Outhouse Outhouse — Photo from recreation.gov

About this place

Accommodations include propane lights and a wall-mounted heater. There are no cooking facilities or refrigeration. At the base of the tower is a fire ring and a picnic table. One twin bed with mattress and cover is available.

Practical information

Town: Other towns
Arrival: Up-Up 40' Lookout Tower is located 80 miles west of Missoula on I-90 Ward Creek Exit 26. Exit 26 is only accessible from I-90 eastbound. If traveling west bound go to the Drexel exit 25 and return eastbound. Travel on road 889 for 3.2 miles, turn right on road 3816 and travel 14 miles to Up Up Lookout.
Parking: Parking is extremely limited to vehicle maximum limit. Suitable for two standard vehicles or one small trailer and a standard vehicle.
Fees: Overnight Use: $45 per night
Hours: Open June 12, 2026 - October 6, 2026. Arrival is no earlier than 2:00pm. Departure is no later than 11:00am.
Dogs: No pets inside tower.
Use rules: Ward Creek Road will not be accessible.
Managed by: Federal agency
Phone: 406-822-4233