Gem Peak Lookout - Libby, MT

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Gem Peak Lookout

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Gem Peak Lookout originally was placed on a 15-foot tower and built in the late 1920's and early 30's, and was replaced in the late 60's with the present tower. The lookout was last used as a fire lookout in the 1970's.

The lookout is equipped with one single bed and mattress (with floor space available for additional adults), a wood stove for heating, and a table and chair. Firewood is stored at the base of the tower; however, the supply may be limited due to vandalism. The lookout is not wired for electricity and has an outdoor toilet.

There are lots of wonderful hiking trails in the area which makes this the perfect place for any nature enthusiast who is interested in nature and scenery viewing.

There are also lots of delicious berries to pick but some berries can be poisonous so be sure you are sure what type of berry you have picked before attempting to consume it.

There are lots of areas that any aspiring photographer must ad to their portfolio. The view from the lookout is spectacular and the surrounding wildlife gives you a sense of peace as well as the photogenic animals but they don't like the flash it will alarm them and they may attack so please be sure to turn off your flash.

While enjoying the great outdoors remember to keep the wilderness wild by cleaning up after yourself. It is very important that we keep our National Forests clean because they are some of the last places in the world where nature has a home. National Forests are a place where animals live, trees grow, and people enjoy themselves. Remember to that anything you bring into the Forest needs to be taken back out. Pack it in, pack it out!

Facilities: Gem Peak Lookout is equipped with one single bed and mattress (with floor space available for additional adults), a wood stove for heating, and a table and chair. Firewood is stored at the base of the tower; however, the supply may be limited due to vandalism. The lookout is not wired for electricity and has an outdoor toilet. There is no drinking water at the lookout. We recommend taking your own water as all open water is considered contaminated.

Best Time To Visit: Gem Peak Lookout is open year round but the best time to visit would be between the early spring and the late summer due to harsh weather in the winter.

Fees: Gem Peak Lookout charges a per night fee.

Accessibility: Gem Peak Lookout is not handicapped accessible.

Rules: While at Gem Peak Lookout no pets are allowed and remember to clean up after yourself, failure to due so will result in a fee.

Directions: To get to Gem Peak Lookout from Libby, take US-2 west. Turn left at MT-56 south/Bull Lake Road. Continue to follow MT-56 south. Turn left at MT-200 east. Turn right at Fir Street. Take the 1st right onto Larch Street. Turn right at Pine Street. Continue onto Martin Creek Road. Turn right to stay on Martin Creek Road. Continue onto Trout Creek Back Road. Turn right at Road 2213. Turn left to stay on Road 2213. Turn right at Road 2205/Road 44. Take the 1st right to stay on Road 2205/Road 44. Destination will be on the right.

Map: Click here for a map to Gem Peak Lookout

Reservations: Gem Peak Lookout requires reservations 180 days in advance, for more information click on the link below.

Address

Kootenai National Forest

1101 Highway 2 West

Libby, Montana 59917

Phone
General: (406) 293-6211
Fax: (406) 283-7709

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