Mt. Wam Lookout Cabin Rental
No longer available for rental according to Recreation.gov. The cabin previously operated from late June through September.
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.
R1-2023-02 - NCDE Food and Wildlife Attractant Storage Order
Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order for the Flathead, Lolo, Kootenai, Helena-Lewis and Clark, and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests within the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem.
About
Mt. Wam Lookout Cabin is a historic Forest Service fire lookout that served as an observation point for spotting forest fires from 1931 until it was abandoned in 1951. The structure was restored in 1999 and subsequently offered as a rental cabin through Recreation.gov. The lookout sits atop Mount Wam at 7,203 feet elevation within the Ten Lakes Wilderness Study Area, approximately 6 miles south of Eureka, Montana. The 196-square-foot cabin sleeps four and was equipped with two twin-size bed platforms, four thin sleeping pads, a woodstove for heat, and miscellaneous cooking utensils. An outdoor pit toilet is located nearby, while the nearest water source is a small spring 0.8 miles from the cabin. Guests were advised to bring their own drinking water. The cabin has no electricity. Reaching the lookout requires a multi-trail approach from Highway 93 south of Eureka via Forest Roads 114, 7021, and 7022, then hiking Trails 81, 78, and 339 to the summit. The 5-mile hike gains significant elevation and is not suitable for small children. The location rewards visitors with sweeping views of the Canadian Rockies to the north, Galton Mountains to the west, Whitefish Range to the south, and Glacier National Park to the east.
Directions
From Highway 93 south of Eureka, take Forest Road 114 to Forest Road 7021, then Forest Road 7022 to the trailhead. Hike Trail 81 to Trail 78 to Trail 339 to reach Mt. Wam Lookout, approximately 5 miles total.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| 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 (406) 296-2536 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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