Lunch Peak Lookout
The numbers that decide it
- Longest rig
- Not published
- Sites
- 1
- Electric hookups
- Not published
- Pull-through sites
- Not published
- Paved access
- No
- Accessible sites
- Not published
- Driveway grade
- Not published
- Bear boxes
- Not published
- Campfires
- Not published
- Shade
- Yes
- Group sites
- 1
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov
Lunch Peak Lookout
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. 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. 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. 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. Facilities: The 15’x15’ cabin was remodeled in 2002 and sits atop a high cinder block foundation. No water or heat is provided. The lookout has limited furnishings which include a table and storage 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 recommended. The closest convenience store and fuel is located in Hope, Idaho, approximately 20 miles or a one hour drive. Pend Oreille Divide Trail #67 takes off from the lookout with access to several high mountain lakes within a 3 to 5 mile radius.
Before you go
Season
July – October
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Restrictions
3 night maximum stay, 4 people maximum capacity. Dogs are not allowed in any of our cabins, lookouts or historic recreation areas that are available for reservation.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.