Mccart Lookout Campground and Camping
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About the Campground
McCart Lookout is a historic L4 lookout located on McCart Peak east of the Bitterrot Valley. The lookout is one room with a bed platform suitable for two people. The lookout can accomidate up to four. The lookout measures 14ft.X14ft. with a 30 inch catwalk around the outside. There is a wood stove for heat. You may have to saw your own wood from down and dead material found nearby. A bowsaw and ax are provided. A two burner propane campstove is provided, but you will have to provide your own propane canisters. Utensils for cooking and eating are provided. Water is not. A coleman lantern is provided. Propane to operate it is not. An outdoor toilet serves the lookout. You will need to bring your own toilet paper. The lookout has been restored to reflect a lookout of the 40"s. This includes the stove, furnature, dishes and other small touches. There is a small corral for two or three head of stock. There is a combination lock on the door of the lookout. Call the Sula Ranger District at (406) 821- 3201 one week prior to your arrival for the current combination.
Services & Amenities
| Within Facility |
- Beds & Foam Pads
- Bird Watching
- Broom & Dust Pan
- Catwalk
- Dishes & Tableware
- Firewood
- Fishing
- Group Fire Ring
- Group Grill
- Hiking
- Historic Sites
- Hitch Racks
- Hitching Rails
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- Horse Corrals
- Horseback Riding
- Multi Purpose Building
- Parking
- Pots & Pans
- Propane & Cooking Stove
- Propane Lights
- Ranger Station
- Restroom
- Scenery
- Stove
- Table & Chairs
- Wildlife Viewing
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| Within 10 Miles |
- Administrative Office
- Hiking Trail
- Horse Trail
- Off Road Vehicle Trail
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- Paved Roads
- Trailhead
- Trails
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| Greater Than 10 Miles |
- Bait
- Banking Services
- Convenience Store
- Fishing Supplies
- Grocery
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- Hospital
- Hot Showers
- Interpretive Programs
- Pay Telephone
- Post Office
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Fees
Peak Season
Jun 14 2010 -
Sep 13 2010 |
CABIN NONELECTRIC |
$30.00 |
Peak Season
Jun 14 2011 -
Sep 13 2011 |
CABIN NONELECTRIC |
$30.00 |
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Alerts and Important Information
You must hike approximately 1.5 miles to access this lookout. The hike is moderate. There is no drinking water available or provided. Please bring your own water and propane canisters for the stove and lantern. Please call the Sula Ranger Station for door lock combination on week prior to arrival. (406) 821-3201 Lookout can only be reserved up to 180 days in advance.
Campground Contact Information
Open From: Jun 18 2010 to Dec 14 2010
Reservation Phone: 877-444-6777
Campground Reservations:
Mccart Lookout
Campground Phone: 406-821-3201
Customer Service Phone:888-445-1474
Backcountry Permits Phone: 877-550-6777
Hamilton,
MT
406-821-3201
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More About Mccart Lookout Campground
Mccart Lookout is a campground located in Hamilton, Montana. This is a US Forest Service campground. All reservations can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777.
To find this campground check the map shown above, or enter -113.7175 latitude, and -113.7175 longitude into your GPS device.
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