Home › Idaho › Lunch Peak Lookout
Lunch Peak Lookout
U.S. Forest Service · Idaho Panhandle National Forests
| Agency | U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Managed by | Idaho Panhandle National Forests |
| Location | SANDPOINT, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 48.36806, -116.18500 · Map |
| Rental units | 1 cabin (nonelectric) |
| Capacity | up to 4 people |
| Check-in | 3:00 PM |
| Check-out | 11:00 AM |
| Pets | Allowed (per the listing's unit data) |
| ADA access | N |
| Office phone | 208-263-5111. WEEKDAYS 8:00AM TO 4:30PM. CLOSED ON WEEKENDS. CANNOT ACCEPT OR CANCEL RESERVATIONS |
This same property is listed as a campground in the federal record — see Lunch Peak Lookout on Fed Camp Finder for its campsites, hookups, and RV details.
About this listing
Overview Lunch Peak lookout offers breathtaking views of Cabinet Mountain Wilderness, the Selkirk Mountains and Lake Pend Oreille. Located in the Cabinet Mountains, 35 miles northeast of Sandpoint, Idaho, the lookout sits at 6,414 ft. Guests can enjoy easy access to Pend Oreille Divide Trail #67. The lookout is remote and rustic with no heat, furnishings, water or cooking facilities. This basic structure lets visitors experience the feeling of "roughing it" while enjoying the cozy shelter and incredible views of the mountains and valleys below. Recreation The Pend Oreille Divide Trail #67 starts just below the lookout and is suitable for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. It follows ridge lines for much of its length and offers great views in all directions. A nice day hike is out to Mt. Pend Oreille and back. 8 miles roundtrip. Facilities The 15'x15' cabin was remodeled in 2002 and sits atop a 15' high cinder block foundation. No water or heat is provided. The lookout has limited furnishings which include a sleeping platform, table and cabinet. A modern vault toilet is located at the Pend Oreille Divide trailhead, 300 feet away. The last four miles of the access road is rough in spots and high clearance vehicles are necessary. Natural Features The lookout is located northeast of Sandpoint, Idaho and Lake Pend Oreille at an elevation of 6,414 feet. Bear, deer, elk, and cougar are among the wildlife native to the area. Visitors are cautioned to be aware of and practice bear safety while staying at Lunch Peak Lookout. Nearby Attractions The closest convenience store and fuel is located in Hope, Idaho, approximately 20 miles or a one hour drive. Charges & Cancellations CLOSED 2021
Directions
From Sandpoint take Hwy 200 east 12 miles to Trestle Creek Road; turn left onto Trestle Creek Road #275 and go 12 miles to Lunch Peak Road #1091; turn left onto Road 1091 and go 4 miles to the lookout.