Deer Ridge Lo
Deer Ridge Lo is a national forest camping area in Idaho.
- Type
- National forest camping area
- Location
- Idaho
- Coordinates
- 48.84518, -116.10316
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234429
About Deer Ridge Lo
Deer Ridge Lookout, perched on a 40-foot timber frame, boasts excellent views of the Purcell Mountains of north Idaho, Canada and Montana. Located 24 miles northeast of Bonners Ferry, guests can enjoy magnificent scenery, hiking and wildlife watching. The lookout can be accessed by car and the gravel road to the lookout is well maintained. Natural Features: The Lower Kootenai River Area (Bonners Ferry District) is bordered by the Purcell and Cabinet Ranges and the Montana Line on the east, the rugged Selkirk Range on the west, and the Canadian border to the north. The Kootenai River meanders north and west through the District, and the Moyie River joins it from the north. Peaks are moderate in elevation (6000 - 7000 ft.) but are rugged due to heavy glaciation. They are renowned for their mountaineering challenges. The lookout is perched atop Deer Ridge at an elevation of 4,755 feet. The view from the facility includes the rugged Purcell mountain peaks and the beautiful Moyie River Valley and Moyie Springs. Elk, deer and black bears are among the wildlife in the area. Please practice bear safety. Recreation: Hiking and viewing the scenery are two well-loved activities at the facility. Hiking trails from the lookout follow along Deer Ridge and Ruby Ridge. Huckleberry picking is enjoyed from August to September. Fly fishing is available in the Moyie River, where anglers can cast for rainbow and brook trout. Make sure to check all regulations and secure all permits with the Idaho
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Rexford Bench Campground · 43 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 219 designated routes (405 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Ridge Lookout | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Deer Ridge 03 | National forest camping area | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Deer Creek Road 13 | National forest camping area | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Deer Creek Road 12 | National forest camping area | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Deer Ridge 02 | National forest camping area | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Deer Creek Road 14 | National forest camping area | 0.8 mi | — | — |
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