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 The lookout was withdrawn from the Forest Service rental program due to lack of use.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.
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 The structure was restored and added to the cabin rental program in 1994, but was later withdrawn due to insufficient use.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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