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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Only 1 tent site available
Firewood available for purchase on-site
Official operating season per RIDB description
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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