Surveyors Lookout
Surveyors Lookout is a national forest campground in Idaho. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Idaho
- Coordinates
- 46.99417, -115.53333
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 208-245-4517
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Surveyors Lookout
Overview Located near the Mallard-Larkins Pioneer Area Attractions, Surveyors Lookout is perched atop a 30 foot tower, providing phenomenal views of Snow Peak and the surrounding mountains. The cabin is listed on the National Historic Register for Lookouts and offers visitors a unique camping experience in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest. The original pole structure lookout was built in 1931 as part of a network of lookouts used to spot fires in the Upper St. Joe Country. The original lookout was replaced with the current treated timber structure in 1964. Access to the lookout is via a rugged single-lane road with pullouts, and is not recommended for low clearance vehicles. Road may be slick when wet. Recreation The Mallard-Larkins Pioneer Area straddles the divide between the Little North Fork Clearwater River basins and the North Fork Clearwater River. This beautiful area attracts hikers and some technical rock climbers. Hunting and trout fishing are offered in designated areas. From the lookout, there is access to Scribner Falls Trail #106 and nearby access to Surveyor's Ridge Trail #40, Horseshoe Loop Trail #141, and Northbound Creek Trail #111. A scenic drive through the upper St. Joe country is an excellent way to take in the sights leading up to the lookout. Facilities Surveyors Lookout can accommodate up to four guests. Furnishings include a propane cook stove, heater and lights. A twin bed and two extra mattresses are provided, along with a chest with som
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Bureau of Land Management · 32 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 64 designated routes (228 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sawtooth Saddle | National forest camping area | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Table Camp | National forest camping area | 2.9 mi | — | — |
| Rd 201 Mi 40.7 Site A | National forest camping area | 3.3 mi | — | — |
| Rd 201 Mi 40.7 Site C | National forest camping area | 3.3 mi | — | — |
| Granite Peak Outfitter Camp | National forest camping area | 4.0 mi | — | — |
| Trail 101 Trailhead | National forest camping area | 4.4 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.