Mccart Lookout

Cabin, lookout or rental

Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · Bitterroot National Forest Fees: The lookout can be reserved up to 180 days in advance. Changes in scheduled reservation dates may be assessed an additional fees by Recreation.gov. Season: Mid to end of May Status: temporarily closed Reservations: Reserve by visiting Recreation.gov or by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777). Overview McCart Lookout is a historic tower located on McCart Peak, east of Sula. It has been restored to reflect a lookout of the 1940s, including the stove, furniture, dishes and other small touches. It offers a unique chance for visitors to camp on a mountain peak, on the border of the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness, in a rustic, old-time setting. The tower provides spectacular views of the surrounding western Montana wilderness. Recreation The trail to reach the tower continues south and joins the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, which extends 3,100 miles across the United States, from the borders of Mexico to Canada. While it might take about six months to complete, a variety of day hikes and points of exploration are available within the area of the lookout tower. Trails can be enjoyed on foot or on horseback. Backpackers also enjoy the terrain. Aside from hiking and… Getting there: From Missoula, Montana, travel south on Highway 93 for approximately 90 miles to Sula. Go east on Highway 472 for about 15 miles and then south on Forest Road 5765/McCart Road for about 6 miles to the Johnson Peak Trailhead. Hike about 1.5 miles to the lookout tower. Rules: Limit of 4 people. Snowmobiles, ATV's and mountain bikes are not permitted on the Johnson Peak Trail # 435. Phone: 406-821-3913 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234292 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: USFS

Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.

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