Deer Ridge Lookout

This was our 2nd stay and was as great as the first. It's always clean and tidy and the views never disappoint. Being unplugged in in such beauty is such a gift. We had a blast taking night photos much of the night after the thunderstorm passed. We'll keep coming back!

We had a great stay - our 6th time getting to share this special spot with out of town family and friends . Many huckleberries on the surrounding trails .

Thanks for making these available to experience the beauty and solitude of the n idaho mtns. Despite the fires , we had a clear night with great star gazing . Also visited Moyie Crossing and Sinclair lake and hiked a couple trails from the tower.

We really enjoyed our stay. Everything was neat and tidy. The out house was clean. We had fun reading through the guest books. I'd love to know about the history. An addition that would sure be great is a way to lock the door or a working trap door that can be locked while inside. The latch inside the door is pretty useless for anything more than keeping the door shut.

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!

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.