Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-250012
When Minton Peak Lookout reopens
Minton Peak Lookout's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
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Openings · last 90 days
1
Only 1 opening in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 10, 2026 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 23 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 10, 2026): 23 reserved.
Currently fully reserved online
All 23 tracked site-nights are currently reserved. Openings appear when inventory returns to Recreation.gov; a free alert catches them the moment Campsite Sniper detects one.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 10, 2026Not open online100%
Open site-nights0 / 23
Reserved (of online inventory)23 / 23
Of the 23 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 10, 2026): 23 reserved.
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — all tracked site-nights are reserved.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 cabin| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
About Minton Peak Lookout
Overview
Minton Peak Lookout is situated in the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 5,351 feet in the Kootenai National Forest. The original lookout was constructed in 1932, replaced in 1968, and completely rebuilt in 2011. The mountain was named after Col. David Minton, an Ohio cavalryman who homesteaded (and is buried) near the mouth of Minton Creek. The lookout is typically open from late June through mid-October and is accessible by car. This rustic retreat offers a few amenities, but guests should pack in most of their own supplies and gear.
Facilities
The 14x14 foot cabin sits on a five foot tower. The lookout has windows on all sides and is encircled by a catwalk. The cabin sleeps four people and is equipped with two twin size beds with mattresses. Other amenities include a table and chairs, wood stove for heat, two-burner cooktop (propane not provided), broom and dustpan. Firewood is provided. An outhouse with a vault toilet and a campfire ring are located outside. The lookout does not have electricity or water. Guests should bring enough water for drinking, cooking and cleaning. Items such as cooking gear, bedding, lanterns, matches, extra toilet paper, trash bags, dish soap and towels are not available.
Natural Features
The lookout sits five feet off the ground and is surrounded by an evergreen forest. It offers panoramic views of the Clark Fork Valley, the Bitterroot Mountains to the west and the Cabinet Range to the east. This is an ideal vantage point to enjoy sunrises and sunsets and gaze out at starry skies on clear nights.
1 monitored cabinRVs up to 40 ftNo hookupsPets OKFire pitsMax party 4
Getting there
From Trout Creek, take Cedar Street to Pine Street. Turn right and follow for 5.89 miles. (Pine St. turns into Marten Cr. Road). Turn left on Minton Peak Road 322 and follow for 7.9 miles to the lookout Road 322A. Follow this road for 0.62 miles to the lookout.
2693 Mt Hwy 200, Trout Creek, MT 59874406-827-3533
Camping
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-250012 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-250012 · Minton Peak Lookout · Trout Creek MT6 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Minton Peak Lookout?
Reservations for Minton Peak Lookout are made through Recreation.gov. All 23 tracked site-nights are currently reserved; a free alert catches the next detected opening. Campsite Sniper has also detected 1 site opening here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 17:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Minton Peak Lookout?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at Minton Peak Lookout in the last 7 days, 1 over 30 days and 1 over the last 90.
Which sites at Minton Peak Lookout fit a 35-foot RV?
1 of the 1 site that support RV analysis has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft.
Does Minton Peak Lookout have online availability right now?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot, all 23 tracked site-nights are currently reserved. A free Campsite Sniper alert catches the next detected opening.
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