About Webb Mtn. Lookout Rental
Webb Mountain Lookout is perched at 5,988 feet atop its namesake mountain in Kootenai National Forest. The lookout was built in 1959 and used as an observation point for fighting forest fires for over 40 years. The structure rests on a concrete block basement and encompasses 196 square feet. The lookout is accessible by car and the roads are well maintained; however, the last quarter mile of the access road is steep and rocky and not suited for low clearance vehicles. This rustic cabin offers a few amenities, but guests should be prepared to pack in most of their own supplies and gear. The lookout is located in the Koocanusa Area, which offers a variety of recreational opportunities. Koocanusa Reservoir is the major recreation attraction in this geographic area, providing ideal settings for large watercraft and sailing. The reservoir contains a large and stable population of Kookanee…
- Managed by: Kootenai National Forest, FS
- Where: 12 mi southwest of West Kootenai, MT · 48.81811, -115.34386
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webb Mountain | Horse | 0.1 mi | 4.1 mi |
| Cliff Point/Thirsty Mountain | Horse | 0.1 mi | 9.9 mi |
| Boulder Lake | Hiking | 2.0 mi | 5.3 mi |
| Lower Boulder | Horse | 2.3 mi | 2.5 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.Dump station: 10 mi
Water fill-up: 10 mi
Propane: 14.8 mi
Camps nearby
- Webb Mountain Lookout 2 mi
- Koocanusa Area 3.8 mi
- Peck Gulch Campground 6.7 mi
- Campsite #32 · 7 mi SW of Eureka 7.2 mi
- Campsite · 5 mi SE of West Kootenai 10.1 mi
- Rexford Bench Campground 10.4 mi