Up Up Lookout
Closed — Closed for the season due to winter conditions and snow. Reopens seasonally in late spring or early summer. Reservations required through Recreation.gov with a maximum stay of 3 nights.
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.
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 (Flathe
Deer Creek Bridge Closure - Superior Ranger District
Due to the recent weather event the Deer Creek Bridge on the Superior Ranger District was severely damaged and is unsafe for travel. For your health and safety please avoid travel in this area.
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.
25-021-Lolo-D4 Stony Creek Cutoff Closure
The Stony Creek Cutoff Road (Road #5490) is closed for protection of Forest Service stock.
241-023-Lolo-D3 Plant Creek Road Closure
Motor vehicles are prohibited on a portion of Plant Creek Road, National Forest System Road 2132, due to damage following the Miller Peak Fire on the Missoula Ranger District.
About
Up Up Lookout is a historic 40-foot wooden fire lookout tower built in the 1930s and perched dramatically on a rock pinnacle in the Bitterroot Mountains of western Montana. Located at 5,900 feet elevation near the Idaho border, the tower offers breathtaking bird's eye views of the St. Regis River drainage and the surrounding high alpine country. The lookout was used for fire detection for many years before being converted to a cabin rental available to the public. The lookout can sleep up to four people and is equipped with one twin bed and mattress pad. Additional cots are recommended for extra guests. The tower features propane lights and a heater, but has no cooking facilities or refrigeration. At the base of the tower, guests will find a campfire ring with a grill, a picnic table, and an outhouse with a pit toilet. The lookout is accessible by vehicle via a locked gate, with the key code provided in your reservation confirmation. The Up Up Ridge Trail takes visitors into the spectacular Ward and Eagle peaks roadless area, where hikers and mountain bikers can explore scenic alpine lakes and various points of interest. The trail system leads to 7,300-foot Eagle Peak, providing expansive views of the surrounding wilderness. The area is popular with big game hunters and offers opportunities for wildlife viewing, berry picking, fishing, and viewing vibrant fall foliage. The Lolo National Forest is home to mule deer, whitetail deer, elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, black bear, mountain lions, moose, and many varieties of smaller animals and birds. Due to the tower's exterior open stairway and 40-foot height, children are discouraged from staying at this facility.
Directions
Do not follow GPS. Westbound on I-90 take Drexel Exit 25, then return eastbound on I-90 to Ward Creek Exit 26. Eastbound on I-90 take Ward Creek Exit 26. Proceed up Ward Creek Road 889 for 3.2 miles. Turn right onto Road 3816 and travel 12.1 miles to the locked gate. Proceed 3.2 miles behind the gate to the base of the tower.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| 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) 822-4233 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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