## Overview

Monture Guard Station sits in the Lolo National Forest in western Montana,
offering a variety of excellent winter recreation for visitors.

## Recreation

Monture Guard Station offers modern amenities and furnishings just like home,
but it also provides access to a variety of outdoor winter recreation
opportunities that can only be enjoyed in a National Forest. A system of
groomed trails surrounds the cabin and the nearby Seeley Lake, leaving lots of
land for exploration.  
  
The area also offers plentiful opportunities for cross country skiing,
snowshoeing and snowmobiling.

## Facilities

Monture Guard Station offers modern amenities and furnishings just like home,
but it also provides access to a variety of outdoor winter recreation
opportunities that can only be enjoyed in a National Forest. A system of
groomed trails surrounds the cabin and the nearby Seeley Lake, leaving lots of
land for exploration.  
  
The area also offers plentiful opportunities for cross country skiing,
snowshoeing and snowmobiling.

## Natural Features

The cabin is located about 8 miles north of the town of Ovando at an elevation
of 4,200 feet. The surrounding forest contains a wide variety of trees, plants
and wildlife. The area is home to mountain goats, bighorn sheep, elk, moose,
deer and grizzly and black bears. Both the bald and golden eagle reside in the
forest, along with trumpeter swan, herons and dozens of varieties of ducks.

## Nearby Attractions

The nearest gas and groceries is available about 10 miles from the cabin.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Monture Guard Station sits in the Lolo National Forest in western Montana, offering a variety of excellent winter recreation for visitors.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Monture Guard Station offers modern amenities and furnishings just like home, but it also provides access to a variety of outdoor winter recreation opportunities that can only be enjoyed in a National Forest. A system of groomed trails surrounds the cabin and the nearby Seeley Lake, leaving lots of land for exploration.
<br/><br/>
The area also offers plentiful opportunities for cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Monture Guard Station offers modern amenities and furnishings just like home, but it also provides access to a variety of outdoor winter recreation opportunities that can only be enjoyed in a National Forest. A system of groomed trails surrounds the cabin and the nearby Seeley Lake, leaving lots of land for exploration.
<br/><br/>
The area also offers plentiful opportunities for cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The cabin is located about 8 miles north of the town of Ovando at an elevation of 4,200 feet. The surrounding forest contains a wide variety of trees, plants and wildlife. The area is home to mountain goats, bighorn sheep, elk, moose, deer and grizzly and black bears. Both the bald and golden eagle reside in the forest, along with trumpeter swan, herons and dozens of varieties of ducks.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The nearest gas and groceries is available about 10 miles from the cabin.

MONTURE GUARD STATION CABIN

Monture Gaurd Station

Monture Guard Station Rental Cabin in the Winter.

Monture Guard Station Rental Cabin in the Summertime.

Monture Guard Station Rental Cabin in the Summertime. An American Flag Waves in the Front Yard.

Monture Guard Station Cabin Interior Entrance and Living Room.

Monture Guard Station Cabin

## Overview

Big Larch Campground is located on the east shoreline of Seeley Lake within
the Lolo National Forest in Montana. A great place to cool off on a hot day,
it has a beach and a boat ramp, as well as ample shade for those who just want
to relax and enjoy nature. The campground is a favorite of locals, with plenty
of space for camping, picnicking and recreating on the water.

## Recreation

• The campground is popular for swimming, fishing, biking, paddling and
boating. Anglers cast for a variety of freshwater fish including Kokanee
salmon, bass, whitefish, pike, trout and perch, among other species. Water
skiing is a popular activity on the lake.

• The Clearwater Canoe Trailhead just North of Seeley Lake offers excellent
flat water for viewing wildlife such as blue herons and river otters. The
water trail is popular with canoeists and kayakers as it stretches 3.5 miles,
or a couple of hours, down the river.

• The Morrell Falls National Recreation Trail on the East side of the valley
offers an incredible day hike exploring recent burns, dense forests, and a
large waterfall.

## Facilities

• The campground is popular for swimming, fishing, biking, paddling and
boating. Anglers cast for a variety of freshwater fish including Kokanee
salmon, bass, whitefish, pike, trout and perch, among other species. Water
skiing is a popular activity on the lake.

• The Clearwater Canoe Trailhead just North of Seeley Lake offers excellent
flat water for viewing wildlife such as blue herons and river otters. The
water trail is popular with canoeists and kayakers as it stretches 3.5 miles,
or a couple of hours, down the river.

• The Morrell Falls National Recreation Trail on the East side of the valley
offers an incredible day hike exploring recent burns, dense forests, and a
large waterfall.

## Natural Features

  * Big Larch Campground is located on the east shoreline of Seeley Lake, a 1,025 acre, glacial-formed lake within the "Chain of Lakes" - through which the Clearwater River flows. 
  * The campground is nestled in a mixed conifer forest, including plenty of tall larch and pine trees. While there is ample space between sites, the lack of understory makes for minimal privacy. At an elevation of about 4,000 feet, temperatures are pleasant throughout most of the summer months.
  * The area contains a wide variety of wildlife and is home to white-tailed deer, elk, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, moose, 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 town of Seeley Lake, MT on the southeastern tip of the lake offers a
variety of recreation services such as boat, canoe, and kayak rentals as well
as guide services and resorts. Services like gas, groceries, restaurants, and
lodging can also be found in town. Access to a variety of forests, sweeping
views, mountain lakes, and rugged peaks can be discovered just a short drive
up any of the nearby Forest Service roads.

• Just a day trip away from Seeley Lake, Glacier National Park is known for a
variety of opportunities to explore alpine landscapes, active glaciers, and
view unique wildlife. Contact the park for current conditions.

• About an hour from Seeley Lake, Missoula is one of Western Montana’s outdoor
recreation hubs. Missoula is a full-service city with 2 hospitals, an
international airport, and access to services, hotels, and outdoor activities.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Big Larch Campground is located on the east shoreline of Seeley Lake within the Lolo National Forest in Montana. A great place to cool off on a hot day, it has a beach and a boat ramp, as well as ample shade for those who just want to relax and enjoy nature. The campground is a favorite of locals, with plenty of space for camping, picnicking and recreating on the water.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>•      The campground is popular for swimming, fishing, biking, paddling and boating. Anglers cast for a variety of freshwater fish including Kokanee salmon, bass, whitefish, pike, trout and perch, among other species. Water skiing is a popular activity on the lake. </p>
<p>•	 The Clearwater Canoe Trailhead just North of Seeley Lake offers excellent flat water for viewing wildlife such as blue herons and river otters. The water trail is popular with canoeists and kayakers as it stretches 3.5 miles, or a couple of hours, down the river.</p>
<p>•	The Morrell Falls National Recreation Trail on the East side of the valley offers an incredible day hike exploring recent burns, dense forests, and a large waterfall. </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>•      The campground is popular for swimming, fishing, biking, paddling and boating. Anglers cast for a variety of freshwater fish including Kokanee salmon, bass, whitefish, pike, trout and perch, among other species. Water skiing is a popular activity on the lake. </p>
<p>•	 The Clearwater Canoe Trailhead just North of Seeley Lake offers excellent flat water for viewing wildlife such as blue herons and river otters. The water trail is popular with canoeists and kayakers as it stretches 3.5 miles, or a couple of hours, down the river.</p>
<p>•	The Morrell Falls National Recreation Trail on the East side of the valley offers an incredible day hike exploring recent burns, dense forests, and a large waterfall. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<ul>
<li>Big Larch Campground is located on the east shoreline of Seeley Lake, a 1,025 acre, glacial-formed lake within the "Chain of Lakes" - through which the Clearwater River flows. </li>
<li>The campground is nestled in a mixed conifer forest, including plenty of tall larch and pine trees. While there is ample space between sites, the lack of understory makes for minimal privacy. At an elevation of about 4,000 feet, temperatures are pleasant throughout most of the summer months.</li>
<li>The area contains a wide variety of wildlife and is home to white-tailed deer, elk, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, moose, grizzly and black bears (learn about<a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/lolo/home/?cid=stelprdb5287227#:~:text=During%20a%20grizzly%20bear%20encounter%3A&text=If%20the%20bear%20charges%E2%80%94stand,dead%2C%20use%20your%20bear%20spray" rel="nofollow"> bear safety</a> ). Both the  bald and golden eagle reside in the forest, along with trumpeter swan, herons and dozens of varieties of ducks.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>• The town of Seeley Lake, MT on the southeastern tip of the lake offers a variety of recreation services such as boat, canoe, and kayak rentals as well as guide services and resorts. Services like gas, groceries, restaurants, and lodging can also be found in town. Access to a variety of forests, sweeping views, mountain lakes, and rugged peaks can be discovered just a short drive up any of the nearby Forest Service roads.</p>
<p>• Just a day trip away from Seeley Lake, Glacier National Park is known for a variety of opportunities to explore alpine landscapes, active glaciers, and view unique wildlife. Contact the park for current conditions. </p>
<p>• About an hour from Seeley Lake, Missoula is one of Western Montana’s outdoor recreation hubs. Missoula is a full-service city with 2 hospitals, an international airport, and access to services, hotels, and outdoor activities.</p>

* The nightly fee for **individual** RV/tent campsites is $20.00 through peak season (Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day).
  * The nightly fee for **group campsites** is $50.00 through peak season.
  * The nightly fee for **bicycle campsites** is $10.00 through peak season. 
  * Parking is allowed in the designated parking spur for each campsite only. Vehicles that do not fit must deposit an additional vehicle fee of $5.00 and must park in the day-use area. No parking along roadways. 
  * Outside of peak season (Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day), all campsites will be available free of charge on a first-come, first-serve basis. 
  * Day use facilities are free of charge and are open from 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily.

BIG LARCH CAMPGROUND

Big Larch Campground Beach area.

Big Larch Campground Entrance Sign. Western Larch trees displaying fall colors can be seen in the background.

Big Larch Campground Entrance

A picnic table and fire ring at a campsite in Big Larch Campground.

Big Larch Campground Entrance Sign. It reads: Big Larch Campground, Lolo National Forest, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Campground. Western Larch trees displaying fall colors can be seen in the background.

A forested area within Big Larch Campground. Western Larch trees can be seen displaying their gold needles in the fall.

A photo of Big Larch Campground day use swimming beach. It is summer and there are blue skies and a blue reflection on the water. The snow-capped Mission mountains can be seen in the distance.

Big Larch Campground

## Overview

River Point Campground on the West shore of Seeley Lake is bordered by the
Clearwater River to the North. Beach-front day-use picnic sites and a roped
swimming beach are just a short walk away from the 27 RV/Tent sites. This
includes 5 sites with river-front access.

River Point is a popular campground and day-use area that sees heavy use all
season. The campground is well known for its sweeping views of the eastern
shoreline, area peaks, and the old growth Western Larch trees that tower over
the valley.

## Recreation

  * The campground is popular for swimming, fishing, biking and paddling. There is no boat launch at this facility. A portion of the community trails network comes through the campground. The trails provide non-motorized access to town and nearby forest lands. 
  * The Clearwater Canoe Trailhead just North of Seeley Lake offers excellent flat water for viewing wildlife such as blue herons and river otters. The water trail is popular with canoeists and kayakers as it stretches 3.5 miles, or a couple of hours, down the river.
  * The Morrell Falls National Recreation Trail on the East side of the valley offers an incredible day hike exploring recent burns, dense forests, and a large waterfall. 

## Facilities

  * The campground is popular for swimming, fishing, biking and paddling. There is no boat launch at this facility. A portion of the community trails network comes through the campground. The trails provide non-motorized access to town and nearby forest lands. 
  * The Clearwater Canoe Trailhead just North of Seeley Lake offers excellent flat water for viewing wildlife such as blue herons and river otters. The water trail is popular with canoeists and kayakers as it stretches 3.5 miles, or a couple of hours, down the river.
  * The Morrell Falls National Recreation Trail on the East side of the valley offers an incredible day hike exploring recent burns, dense forests, and a large waterfall. 

## Natural Features

The campsites offer the chance to spend time with the old growth Western Larch
trees. Many of these trees are over 500 years old and several feet in
diameter. Just a short distance away is the Girard Grove, home of a Western
Larch tree over 1000 years old and more than seven feet in diameter, known as
“Gus”. The historic Camp Paxson can also be seen across the Clearwater River.
Bald eagles and osprey dive for fish in the early morning and late evening.

## Nearby Attractions

  * The town of Seeley Lake, MT on the southeastern tip of the lake offers a variety of recreation services such as boat, canoe, and kayak rentals as well as guide services and resorts. Services like gas, groceries, restaurants, and lodging can also be found in town. Access to a variety of forests, sweeping views, mountain lakes, and rugged peaks can be discovered just a short drive up any of the nearby Forest Service roads.
  * Just a day trip away from Seeley Lake, Glacier National Park is known for a variety of opportunities to explore alpine landscapes, active glaciers, and view unique wildlife. Contact the park for current conditions. 
  * Missoula, one one of Western Montana’s outdoor recreation hubs is about an hour from Seeley Lake, MT. Missoula is a full-service city with 2 hospitals, an international airport, and access to services, hotels, and outdoor activities.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>River Point Campground on the West shore of Seeley Lake is bordered by the Clearwater River to the North. Beach-front day-use picnic sites and a roped swimming beach are just a short walk away from the 27 RV/Tent sites. This includes 5 sites with river-front access. </p>
<p>River Point is a popular campground and day-use area that sees heavy use all season. The campground is well known for its sweeping views of the eastern shoreline, area peaks, and the old growth Western Larch trees that tower over the valley. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<ul>
<li>The campground is popular for swimming, fishing, biking and paddling. There is no boat launch at this facility. A portion of the community trails network comes through the campground. The trails provide non-motorized access to town and nearby forest lands. </li>
<li>The Clearwater Canoe Trailhead just North of Seeley Lake offers excellent flat water for viewing wildlife such as blue herons and river otters. The water trail is popular with canoeists and kayakers as it stretches 3.5 miles, or a couple of hours, down the river.</li>
<li>The Morrell Falls National Recreation Trail on the East side of the valley offers an incredible day hike exploring recent burns, dense forests, and a large waterfall. </li>
</ul>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<ul>
<li>The campground is popular for swimming, fishing, biking and paddling. There is no boat launch at this facility. A portion of the community trails network comes through the campground. The trails provide non-motorized access to town and nearby forest lands. </li>
<li>The Clearwater Canoe Trailhead just North of Seeley Lake offers excellent flat water for viewing wildlife such as blue herons and river otters. The water trail is popular with canoeists and kayakers as it stretches 3.5 miles, or a couple of hours, down the river.</li>
<li>The Morrell Falls National Recreation Trail on the East side of the valley offers an incredible day hike exploring recent burns, dense forests, and a large waterfall. </li>
</ul>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The campsites offer the chance to spend time with the old growth Western Larch trees. Many of these trees are over 500 years old and several feet in diameter. Just a short distance away is the Girard Grove, home of a Western Larch tree over 1000 years old and more than seven feet in diameter, known as “Gus”. The historic Camp Paxson can also be seen across the Clearwater River. Bald eagles and osprey dive for fish in the early morning and late evening.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<ul>
<li>The town of Seeley Lake, MT on the southeastern tip of the lake offers a variety of recreation services such as boat, canoe, and kayak rentals as well as guide services and resorts. Services like gas, groceries, restaurants, and lodging can also be found in town. Access to a variety of forests, sweeping views, mountain lakes, and rugged peaks can be discovered just a short drive up any of the nearby Forest Service roads.</li>
<li>Just a day trip away from Seeley Lake, Glacier National Park is known for a variety of opportunities to explore alpine landscapes, active glaciers, and view unique wildlife. Contact the park for current conditions. </li>
<li>Missoula, one one of Western Montana’s outdoor recreation hubs is about an hour from Seeley Lake, MT. Missoula is a full-service city with 2 hospitals, an international airport, and access to services, hotels, and outdoor activities.</li>
</ul>

* The nightly fee for individual RV/tent campsites is $20.00.
  * Parking is allowed in the designated parking spur for each campsite only. Vehicles that do not fit must deposit an additional vehicle fee of $5.00 and must park in the day-use area. No parking along roadways. 
  * Day use facilities are free of charge and are open from 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily.

Day-Use Beach and Roped Swim Area

Site 9 table and driveway looking West at occupied campsites.

Site 9 Table and Driveway Looking West at Occupied Campsites

View of Riverpoint Campground where the lake merges with the river.

Riverpoint from Across the Clearwater River

A photo of the outlet of Seeley Lake and the Clearwater River. The Western larch trees display their golden needles in Autumn.

River Point Lolo Campground (MT)

## Overview

Seeley Lake Campground is located on the western shore of Seeley Lake, a
glacial-formed lake situated in a valley between the Swan and Mission mountain
ranges. Seeley Lake is one of a half a dozen lakes within the valley known as
the 'Chain of Lakes' through which the Clearwater River flows.

Seeley Lake Campground is well known for its picturesque views of the Swan
Range and for its towering Western larch trees. The campground receives heavy
use and is a popular destination for swimming, boating, fishing, picnicking,
and wildlife viewing.

## Recreation

  * The campground is popular for swimming, boating, paddling and picnicking. Anglers cast for a variety of freshwater fish including Kokanee salmon, bass, whitefish, pike, trout and perch, among other species. Water skiing is a popular activity on the lake. 
  * The Clearwater Canoe Trailhead just North of Seeley Lake offers excellent flat water for viewing wildlife such as blue herons and river otters. The water trail is popular with canoeists and kayakers as it stretches 3.5 miles, or a couple of hours, down the river.
  * The Morrell Falls National Recreation Trail on the East side of the valley offers an incredible day hike exploring recent burns, dense forests, and a large waterfall. 

## Facilities

  * The campground is popular for swimming, boating, paddling and picnicking. Anglers cast for a variety of freshwater fish including Kokanee salmon, bass, whitefish, pike, trout and perch, among other species. Water skiing is a popular activity on the lake. 
  * The Clearwater Canoe Trailhead just North of Seeley Lake offers excellent flat water for viewing wildlife such as blue herons and river otters. The water trail is popular with canoeists and kayakers as it stretches 3.5 miles, or a couple of hours, down the river.
  * The Morrell Falls National Recreation Trail on the East side of the valley offers an incredible day hike exploring recent burns, dense forests, and a large waterfall. 

## Natural Features

  * The campsites offer the chance to spend time with old growth Western larch trees, a coniferous-decidious tree with distinct needles that turn bright gold in Autumn. Many of these trees are over 500 years old and several feet in diameter. Just a short distance away is the Girard Grove, home of a Western larch tree over 1000 years old and more than seven feet in diameter, known as “Gus”. 
  * The area contains a wide variety of wildlife and is home to white-tailed deer, elk, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, moose, 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 town of Seeley Lake, MT on the southeastern tip of the lake offers a variety of recreation services such as boat, canoe, and kayak rentals as well as guide services and resorts. Services like gas, groceries, restaurants, and lodging can also be found in town. Access to a variety of forests, sweeping views, mountain lakes, and rugged peaks can be discovered just a short drive up any of the nearby Forest Service roads.
  * Just a day trip away from Seeley Lake, Glacier National Park is known for a variety of opportunities to explore alpine landscapes, active glaciers, and view unique wildlife. Contact the park for current conditions. 
  * Missoula, one of Western Montana’s outdoor recreation hubs is about an hour from Seeley Lake, MT. Missoula is a full-service city with 2 hospitals, an international airport, and access to services, hotels, and outdoor activities.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Seeley Lake Campground is located on the western shore of Seeley Lake, a glacial-formed lake situated in a valley between the Swan and Mission mountain ranges. Seeley Lake is one of a half a dozen lakes within the valley known as the 'Chain of Lakes' through which the Clearwater River flows.</p>
<p>Seeley Lake Campground is well known for its picturesque views of the Swan Range and for its towering Western larch trees. The campground receives heavy use and is a popular destination for swimming, boating, fishing, picnicking, and wildlife viewing.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<ul>
<li>The campground is popular for swimming, boating, paddling and picnicking. Anglers cast for a variety of freshwater fish including Kokanee salmon, bass, whitefish, pike, trout and perch, among other species. Water skiing is a popular activity on the lake. </li>
<li>The Clearwater Canoe Trailhead just North of Seeley Lake offers excellent flat water for viewing wildlife such as blue herons and river otters. The water trail is popular with canoeists and kayakers as it stretches 3.5 miles, or a couple of hours, down the river.</li>
<li>The Morrell Falls National Recreation Trail on the East side of the valley offers an incredible day hike exploring recent burns, dense forests, and a large waterfall. </li>
</ul>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<ul>
<li>The campground is popular for swimming, boating, paddling and picnicking. Anglers cast for a variety of freshwater fish including Kokanee salmon, bass, whitefish, pike, trout and perch, among other species. Water skiing is a popular activity on the lake. </li>
<li>The Clearwater Canoe Trailhead just North of Seeley Lake offers excellent flat water for viewing wildlife such as blue herons and river otters. The water trail is popular with canoeists and kayakers as it stretches 3.5 miles, or a couple of hours, down the river.</li>
<li>The Morrell Falls National Recreation Trail on the East side of the valley offers an incredible day hike exploring recent burns, dense forests, and a large waterfall. </li>
</ul>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<ul>
<li>The campsites offer the chance to spend time with old growth Western larch trees, a coniferous-decidious tree with distinct needles that turn bright gold in Autumn. Many of these trees are over 500 years old and several feet in diameter. Just a short distance away is the Girard Grove, home of a Western larch tree over 1000 years old and more than seven feet in diameter, known as “Gus”. </li>
<li>The area contains a wide variety of wildlife and is home to white-tailed deer, elk, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, moose, grizzly and black bears (learn about <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/lolo/home/?cid=stelprdb5287227" rel="nofollow">bear safety</a> ). Both the bald and golden eagle reside in the forest, along with trumpeter swan, herons and dozens of varieties of ducks.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<ul>
<li>The town of Seeley Lake, MT on the southeastern tip of the lake offers a variety of recreation services such as boat, canoe, and kayak rentals as well as guide services and resorts. Services like gas, groceries, restaurants, and lodging can also be found in town. Access to a variety of forests, sweeping views, mountain lakes, and rugged peaks can be discovered just a short drive up any of the nearby Forest Service roads.</li>
<li>Just a day trip away from Seeley Lake, Glacier National Park is known for a variety of opportunities to explore alpine landscapes, active glaciers, and view unique wildlife. Contact the park for current conditions. </li>
<li>Missoula, one of Western Montana’s outdoor recreation hubs is about an hour from Seeley Lake, MT. Missoula is a full-service city with 2 hospitals, an international airport, and access to services, hotels, and outdoor activities.</li>
</ul>

View from swim beach at Seeley Lake Campground.

View from swim beach at Seeley Lake Campground, looking east across Seeley Lake. Snow-capped peaks of the Swan Range can be seen in the background.

View from Seeley Lake beach looking North. A deep, blue sky and trees lining the lake can be seen reflecting in the water.

View from Seeley Lake swim beach at dusk. A storm rolls in from the East.

Larch trees along the road in Seeley Lake Campground.

Spend time in an old-growth Western larch forest at Seeley Lake Campground.

Seeley Lake Lolo Campground (MT)

## 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.

## Facilities

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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Visitors enjoy hunting and hiking. There are a variety of trails that lead from the lookout into the surrounding mountains and valleys. 
<br/><br/>
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.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Visitors enjoy hunting and hiking. There are a variety of trails that lead from the lookout into the surrounding mountains and valleys. 
<br/><br/>
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.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>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.<br><br>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 <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/lolo/home/?cid=stelprdb5287227" rel="nofollow">bear safety</a> ). Both the bald and golden eagle reside in the forest, along with trumpeter swan, herons and dozens of varieties of ducks.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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.

DOUBLE ARROW LOOKOUT- Catwalk looking East

Double Arrow Lookout Tower- Catwalk facing North to Seeley Lake water body and Richmond Ridge Mountains. Cotton Candy colored clouds during sunset.

Double Arrow Lookout Tower- Exterior deck facing North to Seeley Lake water body and Richmond Ridge Mountains. Cotton Candy colored clouds during sunset.

Lookout Tower Cabin- Walkway and hand railing painted white

Double Arrow Lookout Tower- Tower in background, flag pole with American flag in foreground, fluffy grey clouds pass over a partly cloudy blue sky

Double Arrow Lookout Tower- Interior looking northeast. A sleeping cot can be seen.

Double Arrow Lookout Tower- Interior looking northeast

Double Arrow Lookout Tower- interior cabin looking northwest. Plenty of natural light shines through the windows, even on a cloudy day.

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