West Fork Butte Lookout

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Lolo National Forest
1 site · Lodging

Offering some of the best mountain views outside of Missoula, West Fork Butte Lookout is an ideal place to live the camping high life.

This unique and adorable 14 x 14 ft. structure is situated on a rocky outcrop and sways like a ship in the wind. There are ample hiking trails nearby and guests can bring snowshoes or skis for wintry adventures. The lookout cabin sleeps four folks comfortably. You can cook up something good on the propane cook stove or warm yourself up by the fire. Mostly though, you’ll just be dropping your jaw at the surrounding views.
What this place offers
Campfire allowed
No pets allowed
No showers
No toilets
No potable water
Picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups
1 site
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  • The Como Peaks are to the south of your campsite.
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What this place offers
Campfire allowed
No pets allowed
No showers
No toilets
No potable water
Picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups

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