Montana · Camping · Superior

Thompson Peak Lookout Tower

Thompson Peak Lookout TowerPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
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Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Thompson Peak Lookout Tower open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Lolo National Forest.

  • East Fork Big Creek Road & Trail Closure- Superior Ranger District

    Agency alert covering Lolo National Forest · Order 26-003- · USFS · Lolo National Forest

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

  • 1 site for cabin campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 4,586 ft
  • Near SuperiorSuperior Ranger District · Lolo National Forest

Thompson Peak Lookout provides great views of the Clark Fork Valley, the town of Superior, the Idaho state line and, of course, the big sky of Montana. It is close enough to Superior to allow for easy access, but remote enough to provide the quiet and solitude expected at a lookout. The modernized tower provides amenities not typical to a lookout, making it a desirable place to stay.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Thompson Peak Lookout Tower

    Best months: June and September–October. 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

      35° / 18°

      14 wet · 9 snow

    2. Feb

      40° / 20°

      12 wet · 8 snow

    3. Mar

      49° / 24°

      14 wet · 5 snow

    4. Apr

      58° / 30°

      13 wet · 2 snow

    5. May

      68° / 38°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 44°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      87° / 49°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      86° / 47°

      6 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 40°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 30°

      12 wet · 1 snow

    11. Nov

      41° / 24°

      13 wet · 5 snow

    12. Dec

      33° / 19°

      14 wet · 9 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Alberton, MT, 23.6 mi away at 3,060 ft. The station sits about 1,500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Thompson Peak Lookout Tower

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