Campsite for booking · Ponderay

Lunch Peak Lookout

via Recreation.gov Sandpoint, ID, Ponderay, Idaho, United States

Overview

Pitches
1
Pitch types
cabin
Season
Not stated: check on Recreation.gov
Check-in / out
15:00 / 11:00

Facilities

  • Dogs allowedListed by Recreation.gov
  • Hardstanding pitchesListed by Recreation.gov

Policies

PetsYes
SmokingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
Instant bookingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
CancellationNot stated: check on Recreation.gov

About this campsite

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

Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.

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Where you can stay nearby

Campsites, aires and parking within 30 km, from OpenStreetMap.

  1. Huckleberry Campground
    Campground · Sandpoint, Idaho
    8.8 km from the pick-up area
  2. Porcupine Lake Campground
    Campground · Sandpoint, Idaho
    14 km from the pick-up area
  3. Trestle Creek
    Campground · Sandpoint, Idaho
    15 km from the pick-up area
  4. Sam Owen Campground
    Campground · Sandpoint, Idaho
    18 km from the pick-up area
  5. Spar Lake Campground
    Campground · Libby, Montana
    20 km from the pick-up area
  6. Clark Fork Driftyard
    Campground · Sandpoint, Idaho · Paid
    22 km from the pick-up area

Nearest dump station and water

  1. Service point near Spirit Lake
    RV dump station · Spirit Lake, Idaho · FreeWaste
    54 km from the pick-up area
  2. Water point near Rathdrum
    Water fill station · Rathdrum, Idaho · FreeWater
    85 km from the pick-up area
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