About Medicine Point Lookout
Medicine Point Lookout is a historic tower located on Medicine Point, west 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, near the scenic Bitterroot River in a rustic, old-time setting, while having the enjoyment of recreating on public lands. The tower provides spectacular views of the surrounding western Montana wilderness. An extensive trail system exists in the area, including several loop trails for hiking, backpacking and horseback riding. Hitching racks are available at the base of the tower for equestrian campers' needs. Road and trail conditions are unpredictable, as weather changes quickly in the area. For best results, consult the ranger district prior to travel. Aside from hiking and horseback riding, the area is replete with…
- Fees: $30/night. Call the Darby/Sula Ranger Station at (406) 821-3913 for the current combination for the lock on the door, a week in advance of…
- Season: July 2, 2011
- Managed by: Bitterroot National Forest, FS
- Where: 8 mi west of Sula, MT · 45.80722, -114.11028
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
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–May.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shook Mountain-Medicine Point | Dirt bike | at camp | 11.5 mi |
| Medicine Point Lookout | Dirt bike | 0.1 mi | 3.2 mi |
| (Fdr) Piquett Creek | ATV road | 0.9 mi | 11.2 mi |
| Castle Creek | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.1 mi | 2.7 mi |
| Bear Creek | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.8 mi | 0.9 mi |
| Laird Creek | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.9 mi | 2.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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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.Camps nearby
- Crazy Creek Campground 2 mi
- Warm Springs Campground 4.1 mi
- Twogood Cabin 4.6 mi
- Spring Gulch Campground 5.4 mi
- Sula Resort 6.4 mi
- Sam Billings Memorial Campground 6.7 mi