🧯 Deep Lake Lookout
Flathead National Forest · Hungry Horse Ranger District
Opens in ~2 months
🏛️ Historic structure 1944
🏔️ 7,400 ft
Ground-level cabin with elevated cab. Views of the Hungry Horse Reservoir, Bob Marshall Wilderness, and the Whitefish Range.
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Access
🚗 Drive-to
High-clearance 4WD — narrow sections
🛣️ Access road
Forest Rd 895, 24 miles from Hungry Horse
📅 Season
July 4 – September 30
Road distance from town: ~24.0 mi unpaved
Booking
Near Glacier. One of the most scenic locations in the Flathead.
Booking window: 6 months rolling via recreation.gov
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Amenities & Gear
👥 Capacity:
Up to 4 people
🛏️ Beds:2 double beds
🔥 Heating:Wood stove
🍳 Cooking:Propane stove (provided)
💧 Water:Cistern (may run dry) — bring 2 gal/person
🚽 Privy:
Yes
📞 Phone:
None — satellite recommended
🏗️ Structure:Modified L-4 ground cabin (1944)
⚠️ 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 — this is core grizzly habitat. Bear spray absolutely required. All food must be stored in bear box.
ℹ️ Notes
Road can be rough and narrow — no trailers or large vehicles. Snow possible anytime after mid-September.
⛑️ 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 ·
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