🧯 Fishtrap Lookout
Lolo National Forest · Powell Ranger District
Opens next month
🏛️ Historic structure 1952
🏔️ 6,500 ft
Views of the Clearwater River drainage, Seeley-Swan Valley, and Bob Marshall Wilderness foothills.
Unknown access conditions today
Based on season, weather, wind, and snow. Scores update every 30 minutes.
Weather data temporarily unavailable
Access
🚗 Drive-to
High-clearance recommended
🛣️ Access road
Forest Rd 107, 22 miles from Seeley Lake
📅 Season
June 15 – October 15
Road distance from town: ~22.0 mi unpaved
Booking
Clearwater country. Less-known and more available.
Booking window: 6 months rolling via recreation.gov
🎫 Reserve on recreation.gov →
PeakScout availability data may be delayed — always verify on recreation.gov before making plans.
Amenities & Gear
👥 Capacity:
Up to 4 people
🛏️ Beds:1 full bed + 2 cots
🔥 Heating:Wood stove
🍳 Cooking:Propane stove
💧 Water:Cistern (backup water essential)
🚽 Privy:
Yes
📞 Phone:
None — satellite recommended
🏗️ Structure:L-4 cab on 21-foot steel tower (1952)
⚠️ Bring your own water unless a reliable source is confirmed with the ranger district. Most MT lookouts have no water or unreliable cisterns.
🐻 Wildlife
Black bear and mountain lion. Elk and white-tailed deer very common.
ℹ️ Notes
One of the quieter options — Clearwater country is underrated. Good fall availability.
⛑️ Before you go
✅ Check road conditions with the ranger district 24–48h before departure ·
✅ Carry bear spray and know how to use it ·
✅ Pack all water (source at site may be unreliable) ·
✅ Leave a trip plan with someone not going ·
✅ Bring a satellite communicator — no cell service at this location ·
Read full liability disclaimer →