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Reviews (19)
What Guests Are Saying
Deer Ridge Lookout offers a beautiful and accessible stay with stunning 360-degree views, making it an ideal spot for those looking to experience a fire lookout. The facility is well-maintained, and guests appreciate the handy pulley system for transporting belongings. While the narrow stairs and presence of a few pests like pack rats and spiders in the outhouse can be challenging, the overall experience is highly recommended for its charm and comfort.
What Guests Are Saying
Deer Ridge Lookout offers a beautiful and accessible stay with stunning 360-degree views, making it an ideal spot for those looking to experience a fire lookout. The facility is well-maintained, and guests appreciate the handy pulley system for transporting belongings. While the narrow stairs and presence of a few pests like pack rats and spiders in the outhouse can be challenging, the overall experience is highly recommended for its charm and comfort.
Review Summary
Brian R
VerifiedJuly 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA DEER RIDGE LOOKOUT
We've stayed overnight here twice, a great experience this year. Thankfully, the area and the lookout are very clean, I didn't see a single piece of trash anywhere. The drive is easy, about an hour from Bonners Ferry. Easily found huckleberries in early-season ripening within 100 yards of the lookout. The outhouse is "rustic", but usable to all but the most picky camper. The only setback was the cooking grate for the fire ring was missing; we hadn't planned on that, so had to improvise with rocks stacked inside the ring. Enjoy! Be respectful! Pack it in, pack it out!
Sophie S
VerifiedJuly 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA DEER RIDGE LOOKOUT
Absolutely loved every moment of being at this lookout. Experienced different ranges of weather during my stay. Every sunset and sunrise was gorgeous. Especially appreciated the wildlife that occupied the area and gave us company. The interior was also very well taken care of.
Anna E
VerifiedJune 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA DEER RIDGE LOOKOUT
Really lovely, very clean, great road all the way. In fact, beautiful drive up. Hiking trails right out the front steps. It's a long way from anything and I would 100% go back.
Carla B
VerifiedOctober 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA DEER RIDGE LOOKOUT
A dream of a place. Loved it.
Sue W
VerifiedOctober 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA DEER RIDGE LOOKOUT
Deer Ridge Lookout is an awesome place to stay. Great views, good hiking, peaceful. Stars and moon at night are fantastic. Many thanks for the USFS for making this available to rent.
Sue W
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA DEER RIDGE LOOKOUT
Great place, easy access. Great to have access to rent the lookout.
Brandon J
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA DEER RIDGE LOOKOUT
Nice, newly updated lookout. Access is easy, Drive to base of tower. Be aware there is no woodburning stove, but a fire-ring is at ground level. There are 2 beds and a table. I saw 4 bears within 1/2 mile of the tower in 2 days. not much other big game sign however.
Rickey F
VerifiedJanuary 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA DEER RIDGE LOOKOUT
The lookout was spotless and well-equipped. The view and solitude were topnotch. We had a fantastic time. Thank you!
Josh H
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA DEER RIDGE LOOKOUT
We loved this lookout. Had a few visitors and picked lots of huckleberries. Our old dog wasn't able to get up the steep stairs to the top, and he's too fat to carry all the way up there, so he had to sleep in the bed of the truck. The rope pull worked great to get our stuff up and down, thought it broke when we tried to pull up the cooler. Good thing we didn't try bringing the dog up in it!
Location Deer Ridge Lookout
Address:
6286 Main Street
Bonners Ferry, ID, 83805
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 48.8453 / -116.102
Elevation: 1427 feet
Policies & Rules
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Entry is by combination lock; contact the ranger district at (208) 267-5561 for combination 10-14 days prior to arrival |
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Children are discouraged from staying at this facility due to the height of the lookout |
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No candles, open flames, or smoking inside |
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Please bring garbage bags; this is a 'pack it in-pack it out' facility |
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Bring bedding, cooking supplies, flashlights, etc. |
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Use extreme caution when climbing stairs |
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Upon arrival, read lightning safety instructions located in cabin |
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Click here for more information on the Idaho Panhandle National Forests |
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Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org. |
