Garver Mtn. Lookout Rental
Closed for the season. The lookout typically opens at the end of June and operates through fall, depending on weather and road conditions. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov.
Fire Weather Watch issued July 29 at 8:45AM MDT until August 2 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PALOUSE/HELLS CANYON AND CLEARWATER/NEZ PERCE... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR A PORTION OF MT... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR DEERLODGE/WEST BEAVERHEAD AND EAST BEAVERHEAD... ... .A dry cold front on Saturday will bring critical fire weather conditions to the region. The National Weather Service in Missoula MT has issued a Fire Weather Watch. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, and 109 in Northwest and west-central Montana. * TIMING...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * WINDS...West winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 15 to 25 percent. * Winds remain elevated in Fire Weather Zone 105 into late Saturday night and early Sunday morning but relative humidities will recover into the 40 and 50% range above valley floors. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
About
Garver Mountain Lookout has served as a fire detection point since 1929, with the current 40-foot-tall structure built in 1963. The lookout tower rises from the summit of Garver Mountain at 5,874 feet elevation in the Yaak area of Kootenai National Forest, one of the most remote and wild regions of Montana. The Yaak is home to grizzly bears, wolves, elk, deer, and a variety of smaller mammals and birds. The 144 square foot cabin accommodates up to four guests and includes two twin beds with four mattresses, a wood stove for heating, a table, and chairs. An exterior pit toilet is available. There is no electricity or potable water; guests must bring drinking water, sleeping bags, pillows, toilet paper, matches, food, and cooking utensils. Cleaning supplies and basic equipment may be present but are not guaranteed due to vandalism. Access requires driving Forest Roads to a gate, then hiking approximately a quarter mile on a short but steep trail to the lookout. The Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail passes by, and through-hikers occasionally visit. Nearby Garver Creek offers trout fishing opportunities, and day hiking is popular in the surrounding area.
Directions
From Troy, Montana, follow Highway 2 west for 9.5 miles to Yaak Highway 508. Follow Yaak Highway 508 north for 30 miles to the town of Yaak. Continue on Yaak Highway 92 to French Garver Road 276, turn right and follow to the junction with Road 5857. Follow 5857 to the gate at Garver Mountain. The road continues beyond the gate for approximately 3 miles to a parking area. A steep quarter-mile trail leads from the parking area to the lookout.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $45 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 22ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 295-4693 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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