Deer Ridge Lookout
Deer Ridge Lookout is a national forest campground in Idaho. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Idaho
- Coordinates
- 48.84528, -116.10194
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 208-267-5561
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Deer Ridge Lookout
Overview Deer Ridge Lookout, perched on a 40 foot timber frame, boasts excellent views of the Purcell mountain ranges of Northern 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. Recreation Hiking and viewing the scenery are two well-loved activities at the facility. Hiking trails from the lookout follow along the 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 local Fish and Wildlife department before heading out. Facilities The 14' X 14' cabin has a wraparound catwalk, with a trap door that lifts for access to the tower's entrance staircase. The staircase is steep and is not recommended for small children. Furnishings include two twin beds, two chairs, a dresser and a table. A pit toilet is located 50 yards away. No water is available. Guests should bring plenty of water for drinking, cooking and washing. Cooking is not permitted in the lookout. All cooking should be done outside and at ground level. Guests should bring a tarp to block the rain. Other items to bring include bedding, a first aid kit, towels and flashlights. Natural Features The Lower Kootenai River Area (Bonners Ferry District)
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
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 Lo | National forest camping area | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Deer Ridge 03 | National forest camping area | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Deer Creek Road 12 | National forest camping area | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Deer Creek Road 13 | National forest camping area | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Deer Creek Road 14 | National forest camping area | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Keno Road 02 | National forest camping area | 0.8 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.