About Webb Mountain Lookout
Webb Mtn. Lookout sits at an elevation of 5988 feet. The lookout has been used as an observation point for fighting forest fires for over 40 years. Constructed in 1959, the structure rests on a concrete block basement and encompasses 196 square feet. The roads to the lookout are well maintained and mini-van worthy. The last 1/4 mile is steep, rocky and bumpy (not mini-van worthy). A high clearance vehicle is recommended if you want to park near the lookout. The cabin is equipped with a modern woodstove, one twin size bed frame and 5 mattresses, table, bench and cleaning gear. The building is not wired for electricity and has an outdoor toilet. Water sources are limited in the area and there is no water at the lookout. We recommend bringing your own drinking water, as all open water is considered contaminated. There is a nice firepit located at the base of the lookout, some firewood…
- Fees: $45 per night
- Season: Late June
- Managed by: USFS - Kootenai National Forest
- Where: 10 mi southwest of West Kootenai, MT · 48.84584, -115.35834
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Point/Thirsty Mountain | Horse | 1.9 mi | 9.9 mi |
| Webb Mountain | Horse | 2.0 mi | 4.1 mi |
| Boulder Lake | Hiking | 2.2 mi | 5.3 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.Dump station: 9.6 mi
Water fill-up: 9.6 mi
Propane: 14.6 mi
Camps nearby
- Webb Mtn. Lookout Rental 2 mi
- Koocanusa Area 4.8 mi
- Campsite #32 · 7 mi SW of Eureka 7.8 mi
- Peck Gulch Campground 8.7 mi
- Campsite · 5 mi SE of West Kootenai 9.8 mi
- Caribou Campground 9.9 mi