About Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout
Number of accommodations: 1
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2026 Season availability
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- Heating
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Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO, Loop: Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO
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Reviews (156)
What Guests Are Saying
Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout offers a unique and magical experience with breathtaking views and well-equipped kitchen amenities, making it feel more like a hotel than traditional camping. Guests appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep by previous visitors, along with comfortable sleeping arrangements and thoughtful touches. While some visitors noted issues with other hikers not respecting reservations and the potential for wind disturbances, overall, the positive experiences and stunning surroundings make it a highly recommended destination.
What Guests Are Saying
Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout offers a unique and magical experience with breathtaking views and well-equipped kitchen amenities, making it feel more like a hotel than traditional camping. Guests appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep by previous visitors, along with comfortable sleeping arrangements and thoughtful touches. While some visitors noted issues with other hikers not respecting reservations and the potential for wind disturbances, overall, the positive experiences and stunning surroundings make it a highly recommended destination.
Review Summary
David C
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO, Loop: Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO
Excellent experience. It would be nice if the east and west facing windows had pull-down shades to block the glaring morning and afternoon sun. It got so hot, we had to place the fan in the door to circulate fresh air. While the door was open, a hummingbird flew in to check out the red fire extinguisher. Definitely will do this again!
David C
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO, Loop: Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO
Excellent experience. It would be nice if the east and west facing windows had pull-down shades to block the glaring morning and afternoon sun. It got so hot, we had to place the fan in the door to circulate fresh air. While the door was open, a hummingbird flew in to check out the red fire extinguisher. Definitely will do this again!
Linda J
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO, Loop: Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO
Staying at the Fire Tower was a beautiful experience! Parking down below was easy, hiking in was easy, carrying 50 lbs of stuff was difficult, but doable and totally worth once we arrived at the Tower and were greeted by three gorgeous, curious mountain goats. Loved the 360 degree inside/outside remarkable views. Great experience, highly recommend!
Linda J
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO, Loop: Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO
Staying at the Fire Tower was a beautiful experience! Parking down below was easy, hiking in was easy, carrying 50 lbs of stuff was difficult, but doable and totally worth once we arrived at the Tower and were greeted by three gorgeous, curious mountain goats. Loved the 360 degree inside/outside remarkable views. Great experience, highly recommend!
Kevin F
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2020 • Stayed at: Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO, Loop: Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO
The new heaters did not heat the building enough. We prepared for winter camping in case electrical went out and were still freezing the whole night. Bring back the old heaters!
Kevin F
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2020 • Stayed at: Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO, Loop: Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO
The new heaters did not heat the building enough. We prepared for winter camping in case electrical went out and were still freezing the whole night. Bring back the old heaters!
Location Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout
Address:
Po Box 3307
Idaho Springs, CO, 80452
United States
Please follow the directions provided below and do not use other navigation applications. From Idaho Springs and Interstate 70, take Exit 240 (Colorado Highway 103) and drive south over the bridge on Colorado 103 for 19 miles. Turn right onto Forest Road 192.1, a dirt road and continue for one mile where you will come to parking area before a locked gate. Proceed on foot one mile up the road past the locked gate to the Lookout Tower. Do not block access to any of the gates. Winter Access: Interstate 70, take Exit 240 and drive south over the bridge on Colorado 103 for 19 miles to Forest Road 192.1. Park at pull off or along the right hand shoulder of the highway and continue on foot on the road heading up for one mile where you will come to a gate. Pass around the gate and continue for one more mile to the Lookout Tower.
Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout is accessible via Interstate 70, with Exit 240 leading to Colorado Highway 103, which is approximately 19 miles south from the exit.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.6789 / -105.493
Elevation: 3491 feet
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Last updated: June 5, 2026
