Established Camping
Lunch Peak Lookout
Lunch Peak Lookout is situated in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, featuring forested terrain with mountainous surroundings. Temperature highs can reach around 80°F in summer, while winter lows may drop to 20°F. Nearby attractions include Lake Pend Oreille and Schweitzer Mountain Resort, offering opportunities for water activities and skiing.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
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.
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
Location
Lunch Peak Lookout is located in Idaho
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.
Address
1602 Ontario Street
Sandpoint, ID 83864
Coordinates
48.3680556 N
116.185 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonGood
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
Drive Time
- 1 hr 53 min from Coeur d'Alene
- 2 hrs 23 min from Spokane
- 3 hrs 42 min from Missoula
- 3 hrs 48 min from Lewiston
