Hornet Lookout

Overview

Hornet Lookout provides guests with astounding 360-degree views of the surrounding terrain, including Glacier National Park and Kintla Lake on clear days. On some nights, the Northern Lights may be seen from the lookout. Visitors also enjoy access to a variety of recreational activities.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent

Fee

From $40 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

406-387-3800

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Hornet Lookout, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Pacific Northwest Trail 01 MontanaHike · 218.2 mi long · Long-distance trail · 8.4 mi from camp

  1200 mile long trail running from the Continental Divide to Washington's Olympic Coast, passing through many National Parks and Forests along the way. OpenStreetMap

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• Pacific Northwest Trail 01 MontanaHike · 218.2 mi long · Long-distance trail · 8.4 mi from camp

  1200 mile long trail running from the Continental Divide to Washington's Olympic Coast, passing through many National Parks and Forests along the way. OpenStreetMap

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• Kishenehn South TrailheadTrailhead · 7.1 mi from campShow on map
• Boulder Pass TrailHike · 29.5 mi long · 8.2 mi from campShow on map
• Kintla TrailHike · 5.5 mi long · 8.6 mi from campShow on map
• Akokala Creek TrailheadTrailhead · 8.4 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• Great Divide Mountain Bike RouteBike ride · 2,766.5 mi long · Long-distance trail · 3.9 mi from camp

  A long distance touring route from Banff, Alberta to Antelope Wells, New Mexico. OpenStreetMap

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Scenic sights

• Whale Creek FallsWaterfall · 4.6 mi from campShow on map
• Parke PeakPeak · 8,940 ft · 13.2 mi from camp

  Parke Peak (9,043 feet) is located in the Livingston Range, Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana. Wikipedia

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• Reuter PeakPeak · 8,750 ft · 14.3 mi from camp

  Reuter Peak (8,763 feet) is located in the Livingston Range, Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana. Wikipedia

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Climbing and snow sports

• Whitefish Mountain ResortSkiing and snowshoeing · 27.6 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.