Webb Mtn. Lookout Rental
Kootenai National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: EUREKA, MT, MT
Price: From $45 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (24 reviews)
Season: May through October
Webb Mountain Lookout is perched at 5,988 feet atop its namesake mountain in Kootenai National Forest. The lookout was built in 1959 and used as an observation point for fighting forest fires for over 40 years. The structure rests on a concrete block basement and encompasses 196 square feet.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Historic 1959 fire lookout tower at 5,988 feet offering 360-degree views from atop Webb Mountain in Kootenai National Forest. Accessible by car on well-maintained forest roads with opportunities for fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing.
Wildlife alert: American Red Squirrel, Snowshoe Hare, Common Raccoon, White-tailed Deer, Osprey, Brown Creeper, Wild Turkey, Ruffed Grouse, Northern Alligator Lizard, and Western Skink documented in the area.
Insider tips for Webb Mtn. Lookout Rental: Last quarter mile of access road is steep and rocky—use AWD or 4WD vehicle, not low clearance Short 1-mile hiking trail (#435) approach available from western trailhead Book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 1 tent site
Skip Webb Mtn. Lookout Rental if: You have a low clearance or 2WD vehicle—final approach is steep and rocky. You need hookups—this site has no hookups. You want to visit outside May-October season—seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Webb Mtn. Lookout Rental: August-September — Camper reports indicate good road conditions in late August; seasonal operations run May through October.
Nearby campgrounds: Rexford Bench (EUREKA, MT), Mcguire Mtn. Lookout Rental (EUREKA, MT), Big Creek Baldy. Lookout Rental (LIBBY, MT), Upper Ford Cabin Rental (TROY, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Webb Mtn. Lookout Rental
Cell signal at Webb Mtn. Lookout Rental (EUREKA, MT): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Webb Mountain Lookout is perched at 5,988 feet atop its namesake mountain in Kootenai National Forest. The lookout was built in 1959 and used as an observation point for fighting forest fires for over 40 years. The structure rests on a concrete block basement and encompasses 196 square feet.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryLast quarter mile of access road is steep and rocky
use AWD or 4WD vehicle, not low clearance
Short 1-mile hiking trail (#435) approach available from western trailhead
Book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 1 tent site
Camper reports indicate good road conditions in late August; seasonal operations run May through October
Things to do nearby
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Getting there →
From Eureka, Montana, take Highway 37 south 15 miles to the Koocanusa Bridge. At the west side of the bridge, turn right on Road 92 and proceed to Boulder Creek Road 337. Turn left and follow approximately 8 miles to Webb Mountain on Road 7179. At the ridge crest, turn left. The gate to the lookout is visible at this point. The lookout is about 1 mile beyond the gate, and the last quarter mile is rough; vehicles with good clearance are recommended. Combination opens both the gate and cabin door.
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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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