About Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout
Number of accommodations: 1
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2026 Season availability
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Kitchen
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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
Ryan M
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO, Loop: Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO
Had a very pleasant stay in Oct. Made an attempt to leave the place nicer than I found it. Such a beautiful piece of history and we’re lucky to have it. Hopefully the state keeps funding it and keeps it running well.
Ryan M
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO, Loop: Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO
Had a very pleasant stay in Oct. Made an attempt to leave the place nicer than I found it. Such a beautiful piece of history and we’re lucky to have it. Hopefully the state keeps funding it and keeps it running well.
Nathan L
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO, Loop: Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO
Amazing place to stay. Might want to bring earplugs or take some Benadryl to help you sleep because the windows rattle in the wind. Extremely windy - be prepared for that. Also if it’s a full moon you’re going to want an eye mask. Don’t forget to close the trap door over the stairs if you don’t want hikers coming upstairs and bothering you.
Nathan L
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO, Loop: Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO
Amazing place to stay. Might want to bring earplugs or take some Benadryl to help you sleep because the windows rattle in the wind. Extremely windy - be prepared for that. Also if it’s a full moon you’re going to want an eye mask. Don’t forget to close the trap door over the stairs if you don’t want hikers coming upstairs and bothering you.
Christina S
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO, Loop: Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO
Highly recommend this experience. We had power, there are two twin beds upstairs and a bunk bed downstairs. There are also space heaters on both levels, and a fully stocked kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, and a fridge and freezer. There are also outlets to charge your phones. The toilet is out back and it is an incinerating toilet, make sure to empty the ash pan BEFORE and AFTER your stay! I wish I did more research on that beforehand. Thank you so much for the stay and enjoy your time here!
Christina S
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO, Loop: Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO
Highly recommend this experience. We had power, there are two twin beds upstairs and a bunk bed downstairs. There are also space heaters on both levels, and a fully stocked kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, and a fridge and freezer. There are also outlets to charge your phones. The toilet is out back and it is an incinerating toilet, make sure to empty the ash pan BEFORE and AFTER your stay! I wish I did more research on that beforehand. Thank you so much for the stay and enjoy your time here!
Paul J
VerifiedAugust 21, 2025 • Stayed at: Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO, Loop: Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO
Absolutely incredible and gorgeous. I loved it! My kids loved it! It’s hard to get a reservation but absolutely worth the effort.
Paul J
VerifiedAugust 21, 2025 • Stayed at: Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO, Loop: Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO
Absolutely incredible and gorgeous. I loved it! My kids loved it! It’s hard to get a reservation but absolutely worth the effort.
Sarah R
VerifiedJune 27, 2025 • Stayed at: Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO, Loop: Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO
Easy hike, beautiful views, clean and well kept quarters
Sarah R
VerifiedJune 27, 2025 • Stayed at: Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO, Loop: Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO
Easy hike, beautiful views, clean and well kept quarters
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
