Priscilla Peak Lookout
Not currently available for overnight rental. The lookout was withdrawn from the Forest Service rental program due to lack of use. It does not appear on Recreation.gov or the current Lolo National Forest cabin/lookout rental listings.
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.
Order 01-15-00-25-01: Bob Marshall, Scapegoat, and Great Bear Wilderness Restrictions
Occupancy and Use and Trail Restrictions for the entire Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, as well as trail, stock, and camping restrictions on Our Lake Trail and lake area (Helena-Lewis and Clark NF), beneath the Chinese Wall (Helena-Lewis and Clark NF), and Castle Creek Riverside Campsite (Flathead…
Grizzly Campground Closed for Public Safety
What’s closed: Grizzly CampgroundWhere: Grizzly Campground When: June 11, 2026 through June 4, 2027Why: Hazardous conditions; closure protects public safetyPlan ahead: Check below for the closure order and map; questions? Call (406) 329-3814 (Missoula RD)
Savenac Area Closed for Public Safety (May 23, 2026 through June 21, 2026)
What’s closed: Savenac Tree Nursery Area ClosedWhere: Savenac Tree Nursery When: May 23 through June 21, 2026Why: Hazardous conditions; closure protects public safetyPlan ahead: Check below for the closure order and map; questions? Call (406) 822‑4233 (Superior RD)
Seeley Lake Campground C Loop Road Closure for Public Safety (May 22, 2026- June 25, 2026)
What’s closed: Seeley Lake Campground C Loop Road Where: Lolo National Forest, Seeley Lake Ranger District, MontanaWhen: May 22, 2026 – June 25, 2026 (unless lifted sooner)Why: Hazardous conditions; closure protects public safetyPlan ahead: Check below for the closure order and map; questions?…
Cabin City Campground Area, Roads & Trail Closed for Public Safety (May 11, 2026–May 1, 2027)
Cabin City Campground and Roads 9117, 9117-A, 9117-B and Trail 703 are closed for public safety May 11, 2026–May 1, 2027.
West Fork Dry Creek Road and Trails 274 and 572 Closure
Road and trail access in the West Fork Dry Creek area is closed through Nov. 30, 2026, due to hazardous blowdown. Only authorized personnel and exempt landowners may enter.
East Fork Big Creek Road & Trail Closure- Superior Ranger District
Due to recent weather, East Fork Big Creek Road (Forest Service Road 428) is closed from milepost 1.35 junction with 16046 (lodgepole) to milepost 1.85 seasonal gate closure turnaround. This closure is for public health and safety due to hazardous conditions resulting from flood and wind damage…
Forest, Regional and Other Regulations
Welcome to the Lolo National Forest As a visitor to the national forests, you must follow certain rules to protect the forest and natural environment, and to ensure your health and safety.Forest and Regional RegulationsAll bear attractants, including any type of food and garbage, must be stored in…
Deer Creek Road & Snowmobile Trail Closed on Superior Ranger District
Deer Creek Road #236 and Deer Creek Loop Snowmobile Trail (SNO-70.1) on the Superior Ranger District are closed due to flood and wind damage to the road, bridge crossing, and trail.
Ward Creek Road Closure- Superior Ranger District
Due to the recent weather event a portion of the Ward Creek Road is closed. For your health and safety please avoid travel in this area.
About
Priscilla Peak Lookout stands atop 7,005-foot Priscilla Peak in the Sundance Ridge roadless area of the Cabinet Mountains in western Montana. Built in 1929, this shake-walled, gable roof L-2 cupola cabin is one of only three remaining lookouts of this architectural style in the USFS Northern Region. The structure was restored and added to the cabin rental program in 1994, but was later withdrawn due to insufficient use. Access to the peak requires a challenging 9.4-mile round-trip hike from the trailhead near Thompson Falls, averaging around 7 hours to complete. The remote location and strenuous access likely contributed to low rental demand. The lookout is not currently listed on Recreation.gov or the Lolo National Forest's active cabin and lookout rental offerings. The structure remains as a historic landmark, but overnight stays are not available.
Directions
Access is via a challenging 9.4-mile round-trip hike from a trailhead near Thompson Falls, Montana. The route gains significant elevation to reach the 7,005-foot summit.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 329-3750 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| Lolo NF Camping & Cabins |
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