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McCart Lookout

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Jun–Aug
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The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Bitterroot National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Bitterroot National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 1 site for cabin campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 7,109 ft
  • Near SulaAnaconda Pintler Wilderness · Sula Ranger District

McCart Lookout is a historic tower located on McCart Peak, east of Sula. It has been restored to reflect a lookout of the 1940s, including the stove, furniture, dishes and other small touches. It offers a unique chance for visitors to camp on a mountain peak, on the border of the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness, in a rustic, old-time setting. The tower provides spectacular views of the surrounding western Montana wilderness.

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Aug

    Best time to visit McCart Lookout

    Best months: June–August. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      26° / 3°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      29° / 3°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      39° / 12°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      49° / 21°

      9 wet

    5. May

      59° / 28°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      67° / 35°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      78° / 38°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      77° / 34°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      68° / 28°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      53° / 21°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      36° / 10°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      25° / 3°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Wisdom, MT, 22.5 mi away at 6,060 ft. The station sits about 1,000 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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McCart Lookout

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