🧯 Twin Lakes Lookout
Kootenai National Forest · Three Rivers Ranger District
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🏛️ Historic structure 1950
🏔️ 6,400 ft
Overlooking the Yaak Valley and Kootenai River drainage. Views of Idaho's Cabinet Mountains. Remote corner of Montana near Troy.
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Access
🚗 Drive-to
High-clearance recommended
🛣️ Access road
Forest Rd 338, 18 miles from Troy
📅 Season
June 15 – October 1
Road distance from town: ~18.0 mi unpaved
Booking
Near Idaho border and Yaak Valley. Moderate availability.
Booking window: 6 months rolling via recreation.gov
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Amenities & Gear
👥 Capacity:
Up to 4 people
🛏️ Beds:1 double + 2 cots
🔥 Heating:Wood stove + electric (limited)
🍳 Cooking:Propane stove (provided)
💧 Water:None — bring 2+ gallons/person/day
🚽 Privy:
Yes
📞 Phone:
None — satellite recommended
🏗️ Structure:L-4 ground cabin on knoll (1950)
⚠️ 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. Occasional wolverine sightings in the Yaak drainage.
ℹ️ Notes
Yaak area road quality varies significantly by season. Check with Three Rivers RD for current conditions.
⛑️ 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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