Mission Lookout

Overview

Mission Lookout towers above the forest canopy, providing guests with unrivaled 360-degree views of the beautiful Swan Range, Mission Mountains and Swan Lake. The site served for 75 years as a fire detection tower, and the current lookout has been around since its construction in 1959.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent

Fee

From $45 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

406-837-7500

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Mission 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

• Lowest Bond Creek TrailheadTrailhead · 2.1 mi from campShow on map
• Lower Bond Creek TrailheadTrailhead · 2.1 mi from campShow on map
• Upper Bond Creek TrailheadTrailhead · 3.1 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• Great Divide Mountain Bike RouteBike ride · 2,766.5 mi long · Long-distance trail · 1.6 mi from camp

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

  Show on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Bigfork Community Nordic CenterSkiing and snowshoeing · 18.3 mi from camp

  A Nordic (cross-country) ski area, operated by North Shore Nordic Club.

  Show on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date.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.