Big Hole Lookout in MT -- Campground & RV Camping

Big Hole Lookout is a historic 1930 Grange Hall-style log structure on a short talus foundation in the Lolo National Forest. Accessible via the 3-mile Big Hole Lookout Trail for foot, horse, or bicycle travel, the 14-by-14-foot ground-level cabin sleeps four and contains a twin bed with pad, two cots, a table, two chairs, and a wood stove. Outside, space accommodates tents or stock animals, with a vault toilet 200 feet away. A non-potable spring is 3/4 mile downhill; guests must pack in all drinking water, fuel, and supplies.

Getting there: From Plains, Montana travel northwest on Highway 200 for approximately 7.5 miles to Weeksville Creek Road (FR 887). From Thompson Falls, Montana travel southeast on Highway 200 for approximately 17.5 miles to Weeksville Creek Road (FR 887). Turn north onto Weeksville Creek Road (FR 887) and travel approximately 3 miles to Big Hole Road (FR 5587) and turn left. Travel the Big Hole Road for approximately 17.5 miles to the Big Hole Trailhead.

• Secluded here, a single-site campground with no through road within 3.7 miles.
• Flat ground is scarce: under a tenth of the terrain within a few hundred yards is level.
• Cabins and shelters rather than pads.

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