Does Double Arrow Lookout have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Double Arrow Lookout has water hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Double Arrow Lookout?

Double Arrow Lookout allows vehicles up to 20 feet.

Are fires allowed at Double Arrow Lookout?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Double Arrow Lookout, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Double Arrow Lookout have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Double Arrow Lookout does not have wifi.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Double Arrow Lookout?

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Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Double Arrow Lookout?

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Double Arrow Lookout

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Double Arrow Lookout is located in Lolo National Forest, featuring forested terrain with a mix of trees and open spaces. The area experiences temperature highs around 80°F in summer and lows near 15°F in winter. Nearby attractions include the Clearwater River and Seeley Lake, offering opportunities for fishing and boating.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Lolo National Forest

Overview

The Double Arrow Lookout offers guests a chance to see the Seeley valley and the adjacent Swan Mountains from a different and unique vantage point, high above the hillside. The tower contains a few modern amenities, including electricity, but allows guests to personalize their visits with their own supplies. A variety of recreational opportunities exist in the surrounding mountains, but the view is usually what attracts people to the tower.

Recreation

Visitors enjoy hunting and hiking. There are a variety of trails that lead from the lookout into the surrounding mountains and valleys. Seeley Lake is located about 2 miles east of Double Arrow and is open to fishing, boating and other water-related recreation. It has a boat ramp, as well as a sandy beach with ample shade for visitors who just want to relax and enjoy the alpine setting.

Natural Features

The lookout is a 14-by-14 structure atop a 20 foot tower. It was built in 1933 and staffed by Forest Service employees until the mid-'80s, when it was opened to the public for recreation purposes. The tower is now listed on the National Historic Lookout Register.The forest contains a wide variety of trees, plants and wildlife, and is home to mountain goats, bighorn sheep, elk, moose, deer and grizzly and black bears (learn about bear safety ). Both the bald and golden eagle reside in the forest, along with trumpeter swan, herons and dozens of varieties of ducks.

Nearby Attractions

The lookout is a short distance from the Clearwater River Canoe Trail, which offers a prime location to witness the area's spectacular birding, wildlife viewing and scenic views. The 3.5-mile trail can be completed in a couple hours and is done entirely on the water.

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Location

Double Arrow Lookout is located in Montana

Directions

From the town of Seeley Lake, turn west on Riverview Drive halfway between MM 13 & 14. Drive straight on the paved road for 0.6 mile, where you will cross over the Clearwater River. Continue on the same road another 0.6 mile where the road will split, stay straight (do not go right). The road will narrow, become more rocky and rough. Proceed almost 1 mile where you will make a right turn. After another 0.2 mile, make another right turn. Go another 0.2 mile and turn right again on Forest Road 696. Continue 1 mile where you will come to the lookout gate. Proceed through the gate (using the gate combination number) and in 0.1 mile you will be at the lookout.