Sex Peak. Lookout Rental

Kootenai National Forest — hiking

Location: TROUT CREEK, MT, MT

Price: From $45 per night

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (12 reviews)

Season: May through October

Sex Peak Lookout is situated in the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 5,772 feet in the Kootenai National Forest. The original lookout was constructed in the early 1920s and replaced by the current lookout in 1948. Anderson, an early forester, and Harry Baker, supervisor of what was then Cabinet National Forest.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/sex-peak-lookout-rental to be notified when sites open up.

Sex Peak Lookout is a historic 1948 fire lookout situated at 5,772 feet in the Kootenai National Forest's Rocky Mountains, offering scenic views and access to biking, hiking, hunting, and wildlife viewing activities.

Wildlife alert: Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, American Pika, Great Horned Owl, Cassin's Finch, Mountain Chickadee, Franklin's Grouse

Insider tips for Sex Peak. Lookout Rental: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Only 1 tent site available Firewood available for purchase on-site

Skip Sex Peak. Lookout Rental if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at this site. You're visiting outside May through October seasonal operations window.

Best time to visit Sex Peak. Lookout Rental: Late June - Mid-October — Official operating season per RIDB description.

Nearby campgrounds: Minton Peak Lookout (Trout Creek, MT), Cougar Peak Lookout (PLAINS, MT), Avery Creek Cabin (Coeur d’Alene, ID), Kit Price (Prichard, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Sex Peak. Lookout Rental

Cell signal at Sex Peak. Lookout Rental (TROUT CREEK, 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.

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TROUT CREEK, MT, MT★ 4.8 (12 reviews)From $45/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Sex Peak Lookout is situated in the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 5,772 feet in the Kootenai National Forest. The original lookout was constructed in the early 1920s and replaced by the current lookout in 1948. Anderson, an early forester, and Harry Baker, supervisor of what was then Cabinet National Forest.

Best for:HikersWildlife watchersFamiliesSites:Tent
LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFirewood for Sale
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups available at this site✕ You're visiting outside May through October seasonal operations window

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability

Only 1 tent site available

Firewood available for purchase on-site

Best: Late June - Mid-October

Official operating season per RIDB description

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, American Pika, Great Horned Owl, Cassin's Finch, Mountain Chickadee, Franklin's Grouse

Location

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406-827-3533· Kootenai National Forest
Getting there →

From Cabinet Ranger Station, travel approximately 11 miles southeast on Highway 200 and turn right onto Big Beaver Creek Road 152 (Faro Lane). Drive south 2 miles and take a right at the "T" junction. Follow this road for approximately 9 miles, after passing the “Jackpine Flats” camping area the road spits. Stay right at split onto Road 2222 and follow this road approximately 8.5 miles to the lookout. Road 2222 is a loop road that intersects with Road #152 at two locations. The easterly portion

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Sex Peak. Lookout Rental cost per night?+
Sex Peak. Lookout Rental costs $45 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Sex Peak. Lookout Rental open?+
Sex Peak. Lookout Rental is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Sex Peak. Lookout Rental have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Sex Peak. Lookout Rental?+
Sex Peak. Lookout Rental is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Sex Peak. Lookout Rental?+
Sex Peak. Lookout Rental is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Sex Peak. Lookout Rental?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Sex Peak. Lookout Rental is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Sex Peak. Lookout Rental open, and what are check-in times?+
Sex Peak. Lookout Rental is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$45 /night★ 4.8 (12)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Minton Peak Lookout

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From $55/night

Cougar Peak Lookout

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From $45/night

Avery Creek Cabin

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From $120/night

Kit Price

Prichard, ID

From $26/night

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