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Mission Lookout

US Forest Service · Montana

Mission Lookout in Montana. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 803 public campsites we map in Montana.

Mission Lookout towers above the forest canopy, providing guests with unrivaled 360-degree views of the beautiful Swan Range, Mission Mountains and Swan Lake. The site served for 75 years as a fire detection tower, and the current lookout has been around since its construction in 1959. The tower can be accessed by vehicle. A parking area is adjacent to the facility. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$45/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Phone
406-837-7500
Coordinates
47.89417, -113.87306

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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