Deadwood Lookout Rec Cabin
Deadwood Lookout Rec Cabin is a national forest campground in Idaho. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Idaho
- Coordinates
- 44.10889, -115.70333
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 541-351-1182
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Deadwood Lookout Rec Cabin
Overview Deadwood Lookout Recreation Cabin is a historic Forest Service fire lookout on Deadwood Mountain. The structure provides sweeping panoramic views of the surrounding forest, making this a unique place to overnight. At least two other lookouts have existed previously on Deadwood Mountain, but the current one was built in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It was actively used as a fire lookout until 1972. It has since become one of the most popular rental cabins in Idaho. The peak season is late June through mid-October. Guests can drive to the cabin, but high clearance vehicles are recommended for the dirt access road because it is narrow, steep and winding. The cabin offers only a few basic amenities. Guests should be prepared to bring most of what they need to make themselves comfortable, but the views of the mountains by day and the stars at night guarantee a memorable and rewarding experience. Recreation Hikers and mountain bikers have access to three nearby trails: Scott Mountain, Julie Creek, and Nellie's Basin. The Deadwood Ridge Trail is a popular destination for equestrians, hikers, mountain bikers, and off-road vehicle enthusiasts. Facilities This rustic cabin is a 14x14-ft. room equipped with two single beds with mattresses that can be fastened together. A wood stove is available for heating and cooking. A wood counter with shelf and a table with two chairs complete the furnishings. A vault toilet, picnic table, and campfire ring are locat
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Redfish Rv Dump Site · 39 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- The Y stop · 42 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 145 designated routes (459 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Creek Campground | Private campground | 2.9 mi | — | — |
| Deadwood Campground | Private campground | 2.9 mi | — | — |
| Deadwood Campground | National forest campground | 3.0 mi | — | — |
| Pine Flats Campground | National forest campground | 3.1 mi | — | — |
| Pine Flats (Id) | National forest campground | 3.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Pine Flats Campground | Private campground | 3.3 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.