Sex Peak. Lookout Rental
Closed — Closed for the season. Typically open from late June through mid-October. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Five consecutive night maximum stay with a 7-day break required before rebooking.
R1-2024-01 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.
R1-2025-01 Camping stay limits & prohibitions on pallets and refuse use for target shooting
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within all national forests in Montana, and the Dakota Prairie National Grasslands, Idaho Panhandle and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests.
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.
Spar Lake Road #384 Road Closed to Motorized Vehicles
A closure order is now in effect for motorized vehicles on the Three Rivers Ranger District for Forest Service Road #384 (Spar Lake). The closure is to provide for public safety until crews make appropriate repairs to road damage caused by the December 2025 flood event.
Rexford Bench Campground Road & Boat Launch Closure
A temporary closure order is now in effect on the Rexford Ranger District for Rexford Bench Campground Road #7940 and boat launch. The closure is to provide for public safety and safe construction operations while the boat ramp asphalt is replaced with concrete.
Upper Young Creek Road #7202 Closure
A closure order is now in effect on the Rexford Ranger District for Forest Service Road #7202 (Upper Young Creek Road). The closure is to provide for public safety due to a washout making the road impassable.
Flood Events & Safety Reminders
Over the past week, portions of the Kootenai National Forest have experienced heavy amounts of rainfall due to an atmospheric river moving through the area.
Ross Creek Cedar Flood Update
After the recent flood events that occurred across the Kootenai National Forest, the Ross Creek Cedars unfortunately sustained significant damage. The damage is currently being assessed.
Kootenai Flood Event & Inaccessible Areas
Portions of the Kootenai National Forest have recently experienced heavy amounts of rainfall due to an atmospheric river moving through the area.
Isabella & Lost Girl Fires- Road and Trail Closure
Due to the Isabella and Lost Girl Fires on the Cabinet Ranger District, a closure order is now in effect for a portion National Forest System Road 407, National Forest System Trail #407A, and Trail #646 (St. Paul Lake Trail).
About
Sex Peak Lookout sits atop a rocky outcrop at 5,772 feet in the Kootenai National Forest, offering one of the most scenic vantage points in northwestern Montana. The original lookout was constructed in the early 1920s and replaced by the current structure in 1948. Named by early forester I.V. Anderson and Cabinet National Forest supervisor Harry Baker, the peak has become a beloved destination for those seeking solitude and sweeping mountain views. The 14x14-ft. lookout features windows on all sides and an exterior catwalk, providing panoramic views of Clarks Fork Valley, the Bitterroot Mountains to the west, and the Cabinet Range to the east. The rustic cabin sleeps 4 people and includes 2 twin beds with mattresses, a table, chair, bench, and a wood stove for heat. Firewood is provided. An outhouse with vault toilet and campfire ring are located outside. This is a true backcountry experience with no electricity or running water. The surrounding area offers old logging roads perfect for hiking and mountain biking, and wild berries ripen during summer months. Wildlife is abundant, including deer, elk, moose, grizzly and black bears, wolves, and mountain lions. The lookout is accessible by car via forest service roads, though access depends on weather and road conditions. This is an ideal spot for stargazing, sunrise and sunset viewing, and disconnecting from modern life.
Directions
From Cabinet Ranger Station, travel approximately 11 miles southeast on Highway 200 and turn right onto Big Beaver Creek Road 152 (Faro Lane). Drive south 2 miles and take a right at the T junction. Follow this road for approximately 9 miles, after passing Jackpine Flats camping area the road splits. Stay right at split onto Road 2222 and follow this road approximately 8.5 miles to the lookout. The easterly portion of Road 2222 is subject to seasonal closures and may not be passable.
Nearby Campgrounds
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 | $45 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 827-3533 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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