Thompson Peak Lookout
Great views of the Clark Fork Valley and Superior townsite. This site is close enough to allow easy access from Superior, but remote enough to provide the quiet and solitude expected at a lookout. This site is a multi-story building with the cabin rental on the third story. This tower has an enclosed stairway making it more suitable for children with supervision. This is a very modern tower with many amenities not found in the usual lookout like electricity and a microwave. It is also an electronic site with radio and cellular equipment located on other floors.
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Thompson Peak Lookout Tower
Photo of the Thompson Peak Lookout Tower on the Lolo National Forest, Montana. (USDA Forest Service Photo)
General Information
This lookout is a multi-story building with the cabin rental on the third story. The rental includes electric lights, cell phone coverage, a stove, a heater, a small refrigerator, one twin bed and is carpeted. Pack out your own garbage.
Open May 8, 2026 - October 8, 2026.
Arrival is no earlier than 2:00pm. Departure is no later than 11:00am.
Please visit the Forest's Alerts page for information on restrictions, in particular please review the Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order to help reduce the likelihood of human-to-bear conflicts.
No smoking in Lookout.
Overnight Use:
$75 per night
Pets are not allowed in the Lookout.
Address: PO Box 460 Superior, MT 59872
Phone: 406-822-4233
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 47.17860567
Longitude: -114.9077653
Directions
Thompson Peak is located 55 miles west of Missoula, Montana on Interstate 90 (I-90), From Interstate 90, take exit #46 at Superior. Turn south and at the T-intersection turn left (east) on Diamond Road (paved) and drive for 1.1 miles, then turn right on Cedar Creek Road #320 for 2.6 miles. Then turn right on forest road #7863 and travel 6.1 miles to the lookout.
Parking
You can drive directly to the tower. CAUTION - There is no level parking area so set your parking brake and chock your wheels. Parking is very limited, no trailers.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
The lookout is located on the third floor of a multiple story building that is used as a radio and cellular tower. Equipment is located on other floors of the building. It is constructed out of concrete blocks with an enclosed stairway, making it more suitable for children.
Restrooms
Vault toilet(s)Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
