Webb Mtn. Lookout Rental
Webb Mountain Lookout is perched at 5,988 feet atop its namesake mountain in Kootenai National Forest. The lookout was built in 1959 and used as an observation point for fighting forest fires for over 40 years. The structure rests on a concrete block basement and encompasses 196 square feet. The lookout is accessible by car and the roads are well maintained; however, the last quarter mile of the access road is steep and rocky and not suited for low clearance vehicles. This rustic cabin offers a few amenities, but guests should be prepared to pack in most of their own supplies and gear.
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Site mix
| Cabins | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Surface | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Pull-through | Gravel | 5 / 3 | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 25 ft |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
The lookout cabin is surrounded by windows on all sides and is encircled by a catwalk. It can accommodate up to 5 people on 1 twin size bed with mattress and 4 additional mattresses. Other amenities include a wood stove, table, benches and cleaning gear. An outhouse is located nearby and a campfire ring is provided at the base of the tower. Firewood is available. Water and electricity are not available. Guests need to bring their own water supply for drinking, cooking and washing. Items such as a cook stove, cooking gear, bedding, lanterns or flashlights, matches, extra toilet paper, first aid supplies, trash bags, dish soap, towels and an ice chest are not available. Guests are expected to pack out their trash and clean the cabin before leaving.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Eureka, Montana, take Highway 37 south 15 miles to the Koocanusa Bridge. At the west side of the bridge, turn right on Road 92 and proceed to Boulder Creek Road 337. Turn left and follow approximately 8 miles to Webb Mountain on Road 7179. At the ridge crest, turn left. The gate to the lookout is visible at this point.
| Nearest town | Eureka, Montana |
| Coordinates | 48.8181° N, 115.3439° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 10 mi |
| RV sales & service | Everything RV ↗ | 30.9 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
- 13.2 miTobacco Plains Picnic Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miWebb Mountain ↗4.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_scenic_or_historic
- 0.1 miCliff Point/Thirsty Mountain ↗11.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_scenic_or_historic
- 1.9 miBoulder Lake ↗5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_scenic_or_historic
- 2.8 miLower Boulder2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.1 miLittle North Fork Big Creek ↗5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.7 miBeartrap Ponds0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Kootenai National Forest.
- inKootenai National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,622,202 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Natural features
This lookout has many nice locations to enjoy the awe-inspiring scenery, which includes views of Koocanusa Reservoir and Mount Henry. Mountain peaks stretch out as far as the eye can see, and the surrounding area is covered in mixed evergreen forest. From this altitude, guests can enjoy beautiful sunrises and sunsets and starry skies at night. Kootenai National Forest supports populations of deer, elk, moose, grizzly and black bears, wolves and mountain lions ( bear safety ). A variety of smaller mammals and birds can also be found.
Recreation
The lookout is located in the Koocanusa Area, which offers a variety of recreational opportunities. Koocanusa Reservoir is the major recreation attraction in this geographic area, providing ideal settings for large watercraft and sailing. The reservoir contains a large and stable population of Kookanee salmon, rainbow trout, bull trout, West slope cutthroat trout and burbot. Big game hunting is also possible around the reservoir. The Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail is accessible from Webb Mountain. It descends the mountain and crosses Lake Koocanusa Bridge, meandering along the east side of the Koocanusa Reservoir.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Webb Mtn. Lookout Rental?
Sites at Webb Mtn. Lookout Rental are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Webb Mtn. Lookout Rental?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Webb Mtn. Lookout Rental have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Webb Mtn. Lookout Rental?
The longest site here provides 25 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Can I have a campfire at Webb Mtn. Lookout Rental?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Webb Mtn. Lookout Rental?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Webb Mtn. Lookout Rental?
The lookout is located in the Koocanusa Area, which offers a variety of recreational opportunities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Webb Mtn. Lookout Rental?
Eureka, Montana.
Source: Getting there
What if Webb Mtn. Lookout Rental is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Peck Gulch Campground (6.7 mi, first-come), Camp 32 (6.9 mi, first-come), and Rexford Bench (10.2 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby