About Mt. Baldy-Buckhorn Ridge
The Mount Baldy - Buckhorn Ridge Lookout sits at an elevation of 6,529 feet in the Kootenai National Forest. This location has been used as an observation point for detecting forest fires since 1910. The current lookout tower was built in 1957. The lookout is typically available from late June through late September, and is accessible by car, though high clearance vehicles are recommended for the primitive roads. Some creature comforts are provided, but guests should be prepared to pack in many of their own amenities. Aside from exploring Mount Baldy, hikers can find a network of trails in the surrounding Yaak Area. The Northwest Peaks Scenic Area, located in the northwest corner of the Yaak Area, offers a variety of hiking trails in beautiful settings. Hunting is also possible nearby. Wild berries grow in the area, inviting berry pickers. This 144 square foot lookout cabin sits atop a…
- Managed by: Kootenai National Forest, FS
- Where: 9 mi north of Sylvanite, MT · 48.83611, -115.92917
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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–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldy Mountain | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 3.9 mi |
| Baldy Spring | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 0.6 mi |
| Baldy/Buckhorn | Hiking | 0.7 mi | 3.8 mi |
| Hellroaring Creek | Horse | 2.1 mi | 3.3 mi |
| Rock Candy | Horse | 2.4 mi | 8.9 mi |
| North Fork Meadow Creek | Horse | 3.0 mi | 2.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
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Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Red Top Campground 5.2 mi
- Whitetail Campground 5.4 mi
- Little Therriault Lake 7.6 mi
- Pete Creek Campground 7.7 mi
- Garver Mtn. Lookout Rental 9 mi
- Yaak Falls Campground 13.4 mi