Mcguire Mtn. Lookout Rental
Kootenai National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: EUREKA, MT, MT
Price: From $45 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (23 reviews)
Season: Year-round
McGuire Mountain Lookout was originally constructed in 1923 and was actively used as an observation point for detecting forest fires for over 20 years before it was abandoned around 1944. The structure was later renovated between 1983 and 1998 and is now available for rent for up to four people. McGuire Mountain is located approximately 14 miles southwest of Eureka.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Firewood for Sale
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Historic 1923 fire lookout tower renovated and available for rent with 360-degree mountain views. Campers consistently praise the exceptional sunrises, sunsets, and remote wilderness experience.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis), and Domestic Cattle present within 8km of location
Insider tips for Mcguire Mtn. Lookout Rental: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site Road normally plowed within 14 miles of cabin, but access may be weather-dependent Requires 2.5-mile hike from Little Sutton Mountain parking area to reach the lookout
Skip Mcguire Mtn. Lookout Rental if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this site. You prefer car camping without hiking — 2.5-mile hike required for access. You want guaranteed winter access — road conditions are weather-dependent.
Best time to visit Mcguire Mtn. Lookout Rental: Year-round — Campground operates year-round; however, road access depends on weather conditions and plowing.
Nearby campgrounds: Webb Mtn. Lookout Rental (EUREKA, MT), Mcgillivray Campground (Mt) (LIBBY, MT), Rexford Bench (EUREKA, MT), Big Creek Baldy. Lookout Rental (LIBBY, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Mcguire Mtn. Lookout Rental
Cell signal at Mcguire Mtn. Lookout Rental (EUREKA, 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.
McGuire Mountain Lookout was originally constructed in 1923 and was actively used as an observation point for detecting forest fires for over 20 years before it was abandoned around 1944. The structure was later renovated between 1983 and 1998 and is now available for rent for up to four people. McGuire Mountain is located approximately 14 miles southwest of Eureka.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site
Road normally plowed within 14 miles of cabin, but access may be weather-dependent
Requires 2.5-mile hike from Little Sutton Mountain parking area to reach the lookout
Campground operates year-round; however, road access depends on weather conditions and plowing
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Getting there →
Access depends on weather conditions. The road is normally plowed within 14 miles of the cabin. McGuire Mountain is located approximately 14 miles southwest of Eureka and may be reached by taking Othorp Lake Road 854. Stay on this road to Pinkham Creek Road 856 and continue for approximately 13 miles. Turn and follow Sutton Ridge Road 494 west to Little Sutton Mountain, where you will see a sign marking the beginning of the lookout trail. Park all vehicles and continue from the trailhead to your
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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.
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