🧯 Grizzly Peak Lookout
Bitterroot National Forest · Darby Ranger District
Opens in ~2 months
🏛️ Historic structure 1951
🏔️ 8,600 ft
Overlooking the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness and Salmon River Mountains. Excellent views into Idaho.
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Access
🚗 Drive-to
High-clearance 4WD required
🛣️ Access road
Forest Rd 5630, 28 miles from Darby
📅 Season
July 1 – October 1
Road distance from town: ~28.0 mi unpaved
Booking
Contact Darby Ranger District for current booking status.
Booking window: 6 months rolling via recreation.gov
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Amenities & Gear
👥 Capacity:
Up to 4 people
🛏️ Beds:2 beds + cots
🔥 Heating:Wood stove
🍳 Cooking:Propane stove
💧 Water:None
🚽 Privy:
Yes
📞 Phone:
None — satellite recommended
🏗️ Structure:L-4 cab on steel tower (1951)
⚠️ 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, mountain lion, and occasional grizzly in Selway-Bitterroot corridor.
ℹ️ Notes
Long rough road — budget 2 hours from Darby. Check road conditions with Darby RD day before.
⛑️ 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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