🧯 Hornet Lookout
Kootenai National Forest · Rexford Ranger District
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🏛️ Historic structure 1953
🏔️ 6,800 ft
Stunning views of Lake Koocanusa reservoir, the Whitefish Range, and the Canadian Rockies on clear days. Historic CCC-era structure.
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Access
🚗 Drive-to
High-clearance 4WD required
🛣️ Access road
Forest Rd 92, 15 miles from Rexford, last 8 miles rough
📅 Season
July 4 – September 15
Road distance from town: ~15.0 mi unpaved
Booking
One of the best views of Lake Koocanusa.
Booking window: 6 months rolling via recreation.gov
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Amenities & Gear
👥 Capacity:
Up to 2 people
🛏️ Beds:1 double bed
🔥 Heating:Wood stove + electric baseboard
🍳 Cooking:Propane stove
💧 Water:None — carry water
🚽 Privy:
Yes
📞 Phone:
📟 Landline to ranger district
🏗️ Structure:L-4 cab on 41-foot steel tower (1953)
⚠️ Bring your own water unless a reliable source is confirmed with the ranger district. Most MT lookouts have no water or unreliable cisterns.
🐻 Wildlife
Grizzly bear country. Bear spray required. Store all food in provided bear box.
ℹ️ Notes
Landline phone in cab connects to ranger district. Propane is provided; do not run out — bring backup camp stove.
⛑️ 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 (no water at this site) ·
✅ Leave a trip plan with someone not going ·
✅ Bring a satellite communicator — no cell service at this location ·
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