Lunch Peak Lookout
Closed for the season. The lookout operates from July through early October. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov. Maximum stay is 3 nights with a capacity of 4 people.
Red Flag Warning issued August 11 at 11:29PM PDT until August 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
A weather system will move through the area on Wednesday, bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms to the region. These thunderstorms will mainly be focused along the eastern slopes of the Cascades and along the International Border. Lightning strikes will have the potential to start new wildfires, and gusty and erratic outflow winds could cause dangerous conditions around new and existing wildfires. * Affected Area: Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone 101), East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696), East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (Zone 697), East Washington North Cascades (Zone 698), Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699), Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington (Zone 700), Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701), Colville Reservation (Zone 702), Okanogan Valley (Zone 703), Methow Valley (Zone 704), Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705) and Waterville Plateau (Zone 706). * Thunderstorms: Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible late morning through late evening Wednesday. * Outflow Winds: Gusty and erratic outflow winds up to 40 mph will be possible. * Impacts: Lightning strikes will have the potential to start new fires, and gusty and erratic outflow winds could cause dangerous conditions around new and existing wildfires.
Air Quality Alert issued August 11 at 11:25AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Coeur d'Alene Environmental Protection Agency ...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR Boundary, Bonner, Counties... * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy. * WHERE...Boundary, Bonner Counties... * WHEN...Next update 12 PM August 14th. * IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
Air Quality Alert issued August 11 at 11:25AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Coeur d'Alene Environmental Protection Agency ...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR Boundary, Bonner, Counties... * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy. * WHERE...Boundary, Bonner Counties... * WHEN...Next update 12 PM August 14th. * IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
About
Lunch Peak Lookout sits at 6,414 feet in the Cabinet Mountains, 35 miles northeast of Sandpoint, Idaho. The historic fire lookout was remodeled in 2002 and sits atop a high cinder block foundation, providing unobstructed 360-degree views of Cabinet Mountain Wilderness, the Selkirk Mountains, and Lake Pend Oreille below. The 15x15 cabin includes a sleeping platform, table, and storage cabinet. This is a true backcountry experience. There is no potable water, heat, electricity, or cooking facilities. Guests must bring all water, food, sleeping gear, and lighting. A vault toilet is located 300 feet away at the Pend Oreille Divide Trailhead. All trash must be packed out, and food must be stored properly due to active bear habitat. Campfires and charcoal grills are not permitted at the lookout itself, though a fire ring is available below. The Pend Oreille Divide Trail #67 begins just below the lookout, following ridgelines with excellent views and providing access to several high mountain lakes within 3-5 miles. A popular day hike is the 8-mile roundtrip to Mt. Pend Oreille. The final 4 miles of the access road via Forest Road 1091 is rough, and high-clearance vehicles are recommended.
Directions
From Sandpoint, take Highway 200 east 12 miles to Trestle Creek Road. Turn left onto Trestle Creek Road #275 and continue 12 miles to Lunch Peak Road #1091. Turn left onto Road 1091 and drive 4 miles to the lookout. High-clearance vehicle recommended for the final 4 miles.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 263-5111 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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