About Hornet Lookout
Hornet Lookout provides guests with astounding 360-degree views of the surrounding terrain, including Glacier National Park and Kintla Lake on clear days. On some nights, the Northern Lights may be seen from the lookout. Visitors also enjoy access to a variety of recreational activities. Access to the lookout requires a one-mile hike from the trailhead at the parking area. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities. Hiking and mountain biking on the gravel roads and trails are among the activities available in the area. Viewing wildlife is another rewarding pastime. The two-story lookout sits at ground level. The ground level provides a living space for two guests and the second story is a small loft used solely for full views of the region. The lookout's rustic accommodations include a propane cook stove, propane…
- Fees: Reservations can be made one to 180 days in advance. The rental fee is $40 per night and there is a maximum stay of three consecutive…
- Season: Mid-June
- Managed by: Flathead National Forest, FS
- Where: 13 mi northwest of Polebridge, MT · 48.87778, -114.51167
Things to do:
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Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hornet Lookout | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 0.9 mi |
| Cleft Rock | Horse | 1.4 mi | 10.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park (Glacier National Park) (Dark Sky Park), 35 mi.
Dump station: 24.8 mi
Propane: 25 mi
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