Lunch Peak Lookout
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
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.
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.
Need to Know
- There is no heat, water or power. Bring everything you need to go camping except the tent. A sleeping platform, table and cabinet are provided. There is excellent cell phone coverage at Lunch peak
- No drinking water or water of any kind is available. Bring plenty of water for drinking and cooking.
- This is a pack it in, pack it out facility. Bring garbage bags and pack out your trash.
- No campfires or charcoal grills allowed at the lookout. There is a fire ring just below the lookout near the trailhead. Please be cautious with campfires. it is almost windy at Lunch Peak
- No smoking in the lookout.
- Bear Habitat. Mandatory food storage order. All food and attractants must be stored properly in vehicles.
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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.
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.
Changes & Cancellations
CLOSED 2021
Contact Information
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1602 Ontario Street SANDPOINT ID 83864
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 208-263-5111. WEEKDAYS 8:00AM TO 4:30PM. CLOSED ON WEEKENDS. CANNOT ACCEPT OR CANCEL RESERVATIONS
Rental Options
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Driving 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.
