Garver Mtn. Lookout Rental
Kootenai National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: TROY, MT, MT
Price: From $45 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Season: May through October
Garver Mountain Lookout is perched on top of Garver Mountain at an elevation of 5,874 feet. The lookout is located in the Yaak area of the Kootenai National Forest, characterized by its minimal services and rugged beauty. This destination is ideal for visitors with an adventurous attitude, looking for a plethora of outdoor activities.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups
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Garver Mountain Lookout offers rugged beauty at 5,874 feet elevation in the Kootenai National Forest, ideal for adventurous visitors seeking outdoor activities. Real campers rate it 5/5 stars.
Wildlife alert: Canada Lynx, Moose, Franklin's Grouse, American Dipper, American Pika, American Red Squirrel, and Columbian Ground Squirrel documented in the area.
Insider tips for Garver Mtn. Lookout Rental: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand Elevation is 5,874 feet; expect cooler temperatures and prepare accordingly Historic fire lookout tower in use since 1929 — plan activities around this unique feature
Skip Garver Mtn. Lookout Rental if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You prefer developed campgrounds with multiple sites. You're visiting outside May-October season.
Best time to visit Garver Mtn. Lookout Rental: May-October — Official operating season only.
Nearby campgrounds: Upper Ford Cabin Rental (TROY, MT), Whitetail Yurt (Troy, MT), Mt. Baldy-Buckhorn Ridge (TROY, MT), Deer Ridge Lookout (BONNERS FERRY, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Garver Mtn. Lookout Rental
Cell signal at Garver Mtn. Lookout Rental (TROY, MT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Garver Mountain Lookout is perched on top of Garver Mountain at an elevation of 5,874 feet. The lookout is located in the Yaak area of the Kootenai National Forest, characterized by its minimal services and rugged beauty. This destination is ideal for visitors with an adventurous attitude, looking for a plethora of outdoor activities.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand
Elevation is 5,874 feet; expect cooler temperatures and prepare accordingly
Historic fire lookout tower in use since 1929
plan activities around this unique feature
Official operating season only
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Troy, Montana: Follow Highway 2 west for 9.5 miles to Yaak Highway 508. Follow Yaak Highway 508 north for 30 miles to the town of Yaak. Continue on Yaak Highway 92 to French Garver Road 276, turn right and follow road to junction with road 5857. Follow 5857 to the gate to Garver Mountain. The road continues beyond the gate for approximately 3 miles. There is a sign on the trail to the lookout. Note: The trail to the lookout is approximately 1/4 mile.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Kootenai National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Kootenai National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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