## Overview

This remote cabin was built in 1908 and served as an administration building
for the Wolf Creek District of the Blackfeet National Forest. The Blackfeet NF
was dissolved in 1935 becoming part of the Kootenai & Flathead NF. Fairview
was used as a remote work station until 1980. In 2011 major work was done to
restore the cabin and put it on the rental system. The cabin is open year-
round and is accessible by car.

## Recreation

Opportunities abound from this location. Hiking, fishing, floating, hunting,
scenic and historical driving tours are just some of the activities to be
enjoyed.

## Facilities

Opportunities abound from this location. Hiking, fishing, floating, hunting,
scenic and historical driving tours are just some of the activities to be
enjoyed.

## Natural Features

The Fairview Ranger Station is situated near Wolf Creek at an elevation of
2,995 feet within the Salish Mountain Range of the Rocky Mountains in the
Kootenai National Forest. Wolf Creek and its many tributaries provide habitat
for a variety of trout and big game animals. Wolf Creek has been an important
route through history as a trail for the Kootenai Indians, early prospectors
and railroads.

<h2>Overview</h2>
This remote cabin was built in 1908 and served as an administration building for the Wolf Creek District of the Blackfeet National Forest. The Blackfeet NF was dissolved in 1935 becoming part of the Kootenai & Flathead NF. Fairview was used as a remote work station until 1980. In 2011 major work was done to restore the cabin and put it on the rental system.  The cabin is open year-round and is accessible by car. <h2>Recreation</h2>
Opportunities abound from this location. Hiking, fishing, floating, hunting, scenic and historical driving tours are just some of the activities to be enjoyed.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Opportunities abound from this location. Hiking, fishing, floating, hunting, scenic and historical driving tours are just some of the activities to be enjoyed.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The Fairview Ranger Station is situated near Wolf Creek at an elevation of 2,995 feet within the Salish Mountain Range of the Rocky Mountains in the Kootenai National Forest. Wolf Creek and its many tributaries provide habitat for a variety of trout and big game animals. Wolf Creek has been an important route through history as a trail for the Kootenai Indians, early prospectors and railroads.

Living Room-Twin size futon chair/bed

Propane Heat

Kitchen

Propane refrigerator and stove

Bedroom 1

Fairview Ranger Station

Living Room, full size futon couch/bed

Bedroom 2

## Overview

McGillivray Campground has 33 total campsites and provides reservation
opportunities for two group sites within the campground loops and a large
group shelter located within the facility . The two smaller group sites in the
campground will accommodate up to 25 people each. The group shelter will
accommodate up to 200 people making it great for reunions and receptions.  
A high and low water boat ramp, swim beach and picnic area are also available
at McGillivray Campground

## Recreation

Fishing derbies are held multiple times each year and anglers can expect
kokanee salmon, whitefish and a variety of trout.

## Facilities

Fishing derbies are held multiple times each year and anglers can expect
kokanee salmon, whitefish and a variety of trout.

## Natural Features

The McGillivary is located on the western shore of Lake Koocanusa in northwest
Montana, at an elevation of about 2,520 feet. It is nestled in a heavily
forested area with dense vegetation on the forest floor. The adjacent
46,500-acre reservoir has over 127 miles of shoreline and is formed by the
422' tall Libby Dam on the Kootenai River, which stretches about 90 miles and
into Canada. Osprey often fish around Libby Dam at sunset, making for
enjoyable viewing opportunities. Bald eagles can be seen hunting kokanee in
the river and lake during the fall. A variety of wildlife also makes its home
in the area.

## Nearby Attractions

The Kootenai River, below Libby Dam, is a blue ribbon fishery. Guided tours of
the dam and powerhouse are offered at the visitor center throughout the summer
season.  
  
Visitors enjoy driving the 100-mile loop around the reservoir. Several trails,
including some that lead to scenic waterfalls, are located along the route.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>McGillivray Campground has 33 total campsites and provides reservation opportunities for two group sites within the campground loops and a large group shelter located within the facility . The two smaller group sites in the campground will accommodate up to 25 people each. The group shelter will accommodate up to 200 people making it great for reunions and receptions.   <br>A high and low water boat ramp, swim beach and picnic area are also available at McGillivray Campground</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p> Fishing derbies are held multiple times each year and anglers can expect kokanee salmon, whitefish and a variety of trout.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p> Fishing derbies are held multiple times each year and anglers can expect kokanee salmon, whitefish and a variety of trout.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The McGillivary is located on the western shore of Lake Koocanusa in northwest Montana, at an elevation of about 2,520 feet. It is nestled in a heavily forested area with dense vegetation on the forest floor.
  
The adjacent 46,500-acre reservoir has over 127 miles of shoreline and is formed by the 422' tall Libby Dam on the Kootenai River, which stretches about 90 miles and into Canada.
  
Osprey often fish around Libby Dam at sunset, making for enjoyable viewing opportunities. Bald eagles can be seen hunting kokanee in the river and lake during the fall. A variety of wildlife also makes its home in the area.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Kootenai River, below Libby Dam, is a blue ribbon fishery. Guided tours of the dam and powerhouse are offered at the visitor center throughout the summer season. 
<br/><br/>
Visitors enjoy driving the 100-mile loop around the reservoir. Several trails, including some that lead to scenic waterfalls, are located along the route.

McGillivray Campground (Group Site)

McGillivray Campground (MT)

## Overview

Meadow Peak Lookout sits atop its namesake mountain at an elevation of 6,710
feet in the Kootenai National Forest. The lookout has been used as an
observation point for spotting forest fires for over 90 years. On July 13,
1948 J.K. Pomajevic wrote, "hiked up to Meadow Peak on Trail 46, about a 6
mile walk from road to lookout. At this point there is a cabin with a cupola
on top. It is connected to Bend Ranger Station by telephone". This phone line
would have been approximately 14 miles long.

The first lookout was a cupola cabin built in 1928, the second lookout was
built in 1936 it was a 15' L-4 style lookout and the the current lookout was
built in 1957 as a 10' L-4 style for $6299. Leonard Sheffield was the
contractor and had 3 Forest Service employees to help with the build. The
lookout was last staffed in the 1990's and was placed on the National Historic
Lookout Register in 2000.

The lookout is typically open from mid-June through late September. High
clearance 4 wheel drive vehicles with off-road tires are required. Access to
this lookout is along mountain roads with sections of loose sharp rocks and
small boulders.

This mountain hideaway offers some amenities, but guests should plan to pack
in most of their own supplies. Cell service is available at the lookout.

## Recreation

Hikers can find places to explore around the lookout, and the surrounding
Libby Area offers more than 400 miles of summer use trails. The lookout offers
an ideal vantage point for star gazing on clear nights.

## Facilities

Hikers can find places to explore around the lookout, and the surrounding
Libby Area offers more than 400 miles of summer use trails. The lookout offers
an ideal vantage point for star gazing on clear nights.

## Natural Features

The lookout is located in the Purcell Range of the Rocky Mountains and offers
panoramic views of densely forested peaks, Cabinet Mountains Wilderness, Lower
Thompson and McGregor Lakes. Kootenai National Forest supports populations of
deer, elk, moose, grizzly and black bears, wolves and mountain lions (bear
safety). A variety of smaller mammals and birds can also be found.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Meadow Peak Lookout sits atop its namesake mountain at an elevation of 6,710 feet in the Kootenai National Forest. The lookout has been used as an observation point for spotting forest fires for over 90 years.  On July 13, 1948 J.K. Pomajevic wrote, "hiked up to Meadow Peak on Trail 46, about a 6 mile walk from road to lookout. At this point there is a cabin with a cupola on top. It is connected to Bend Ranger Station by telephone". This phone line would have been approximately 14 miles long.</p>
<p>The first lookout was a cupola cabin built in 1928, the second lookout was built in 1936 it was a 15' L-4 style lookout and the the current lookout was built in 1957 as a 10' L-4 style for $6299. Leonard Sheffield was the contractor and had 3 Forest Service employees to help with the build. The lookout was last staffed in the 1990's and was placed on the National Historic Lookout Register in 2000.</p>
<p>The lookout is typically open from mid-June through late September. High clearance 4 wheel drive vehicles with off-road tires are required. Access to this lookout is along mountain roads with sections of loose sharp rocks and small boulders. </p>
<p>This mountain hideaway offers some amenities, but guests should plan to pack in most of their own supplies. Cell service is available at the lookout.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Hikers can find places to explore around the lookout, and the surrounding Libby Area offers more than 400 miles of summer use trails. The lookout offers an ideal vantage point for star gazing on clear nights.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Hikers can find places to explore around the lookout, and the surrounding Libby Area offers more than 400 miles of summer use trails. The lookout offers an ideal vantage point for star gazing on clear nights.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The lookout is located in the Purcell Range of the Rocky Mountains and offers panoramic views of densely forested peaks, Cabinet Mountains Wilderness, Lower Thompson and McGregor Lakes.  Kootenai National Forest supports populations of deer, elk, moose, grizzly and black bears, wolves and mountain lions (bear safety). A variety of smaller mammals and birds can also be found.</p>

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