CamperWatch

National campground directory. Verified data, live availability, community tips.

info@camperwatch.org

Explore

  • Search all campgrounds
  • Free camping guide
  • Dispersed camping guide
  • National park campgrounds
  • When Yosemite is sold out
  • When Yellowstone is sold out
  • Availability alerts
  • Community feed
  • Baja California RV parks
  • Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe

Featured Campgrounds

  • Emerald Bay — Lake Tahoe CAState
  • Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe ParksTribal
  • Slough Creek — Yellowstone
  • North Pines — Yosemite Valley
  • Jenny Lake — Grand Teton
  • Many Glacier — Glacier NP

For Owners

  • List your campground free
  • Hipcamp alternative
  • Campspot alternative
  • Campground booking software
  • List campground free guide

© 2026 CamperWatch · Not affiliated with Recreation.gov, NPS, or USFS

TermsPrivacyCancellationContactllms.txt

Up Up Lookout

Lolo National Forest — lakeside, hiking

Location: SUPERIOR, MT, MT

Price: From $45 per night

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (21 reviews)

Season: May through October

Up Up Lookout is 40 feet tall and perched on a beautiful rock pinnacle in the Bitterroot Mountains of western Montana. It is close to the Idaho border, giving guests a bird’s eye view of the entire area. The lookout is a fantastic place by which to view the St.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

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

Up Up Lookout is a 40-foot tower perched on a rock pinnacle in the Bitterroot Mountains offering bird's-eye views of the St. Regis River drainage and high alpine country. Campers praise the beautiful views, excellent huckleberry picking, and abundant wildlife.

Wildlife alert: Gray Wolf, Hoary Marmot, Red Crossbill, and Wandering Garter Snake present in area. Hornet infestation and flying ant swarms reported by campers.

Insider tips for Up Up Lookout: Do not follow GPS—use official RIDB directions via Drexel Exit #25 and Ward Creek Exit #26 Gate may be closed 1.5 miles before summit; be prepared for walk-in access Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site

Skip Up Up Lookout if: Traveling with children—tower has exterior open stairway and children are discouraged. Requiring RV hookups—no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs. Seeking a developed campground—this is a primitive tower with fire rings and picnic tables only.

Best time to visit Up Up Lookout: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Savenac Bunkhouse (SUPERIOR, MT), Cabin City Campground (Mt) (Superior, MT), Sloway Campground (Mt) (Superior, MT), Beaver Creek A-Frame Cabin (Id) (ST. MARIE’S , ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Up Up Lookout

Cell signal at Up Up Lookout (SUPERIOR, MT): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage

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.

CamperWatch
CommunityPlan a tripCompareTribes
CamperWatch›MT›Up Up Lookout
Up Up Lookout — photo 1
Up Up Lookout — photo 2
Up Up Lookout — photo 3
See all photos
Lolo National Forest — lakeside, hikingLive availability via Recreation.gov· synced every 30 min

Up Up Lookout

Share: X Facebook
SUPERIOR, MT, MT★ 4.8 (21 reviews)From $45/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
On this page ↓OverviewConditionsPlan Your TripCommunity

Up Up Lookout is 40 feet tall and perched on a beautiful rock pinnacle in the Bitterroot Mountains of western Montana. It is close to the Idaho border, giving guests a bird’s eye view of the entire area. The lookout is a fantastic place by which to view the St.

Best for:HikersWildlife watchersFamiliesSites:TentRV
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. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

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:✕ Traveling with children—tower has exterior open stairway and children are discouraged✕ Requiring RV hookups—no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ Seeking a developed campground—this is a primitive tower with fire rings and picnic tables only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Do not follow GPS

use official RIDB directions via Drexel Exit #25 and Ward Creek Exit #26

Gate may be closed 1.5 miles before summit; be prepared for walk-in access

Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Gray Wolf, Hoary Marmot, Red Crossbill, and Wandering Garter Snake present in area. Hornet infestation and flying ant swarms reported by campers.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
406-822-4233· Lolo National Forest
Getting there →

Do not follow your GPS. Please use the following directions. West bound on I-90 take the Drexel Exit #25. From Drexel turn back east on I-90 to Ward Creek Exit #26. East bound on I-90 take the Ward Cr Exit #26. Proceed up the Ward Creek Rd #889, travel 3.2 miles. Turn right onto Road #3816 and travel 12.1 miles to the locked gate. Proceed 3.2 miles behind the gate to the base of the tower.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lolo National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Lolo National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Up Up Lookout cost per night?+
Up Up Lookout costs $45 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Up Up Lookout open?+
Up Up Lookout is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Up Up Lookout have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Up Up Lookout?+
Up Up Lookout is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Up Up Lookout?+
Up Up Lookout 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 Up Up Lookout?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Up Up Lookout is rated strong. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Up Up Lookout open, and what are check-in times?+
Up Up Lookout is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Compare campgroundsPlan a multi-stop trip
●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.

$45 /night★ 4.8 (21)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
Reserve on Recreation.gov ↗
Dates full? Get an availability alert
FAQ
How much does Up Up Lookout cost per night?+
What season is Up Up Lookout open?+
Does Up Up Lookout have hookups?+
All 7 questions →

Nearby Campgrounds

Savenac Bunkhouse

SUPERIOR, MT

From $115/night

Cabin City Campground (Mt)

Superior, MT

From $15/night

Sloway Campground (Mt)

Superior, MT

From $15/night

Beaver Creek A-Frame Cabin (Id)

ST. MARIE’S , ID

From $55/night

Own a campground nearby?

List free on CamperWatch — we take 5% only on bookings we send. No monthly fee.

List your campground →
$45 /nightNo booking fees
+TRIPCheck availability