Deer Ridge Lookout Near Bonners Ferry, ID

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About Deer Ridge Lookout

Deer Ridge Lookout, perched on a 40 ft timber frame, boasts excellent views of the Purcell mountain ranges of Northern Idaho, Canada and Montana. Located 24 mi northeast of Bonners Ferry, guests can enjoy magnificent scenery, hiking and wildlife watching. The lookout can be accessed by car and the gravel road to the lookout is well maintained.

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001, Loop: AREA DEER RIDGE LOOKOUT

🏠 Cabin

4 guests

Site Details

Up to 4 guests

Surface: Gravel

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Reviews (27)

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What Guests Are Saying

Deer Ridge Lookout offers a clean, well-maintained facility with stunning views and easy access for most vehicles. Guests appreciated the comfortable sleeping arrangements, spacious interior, and handy pulley system for transporting belongings. While the lookout lacks some amenities like cooking facilities and window screens, it remains a popular choice for a relaxing getaway amidst beautiful surroundings.

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4.7

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Anna E

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June 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

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October 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA DEER RIDGE LOOKOUT

A dream of a place. Loved it.

Sue W

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October 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

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September 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA DEER RIDGE LOOKOUT

Great place, easy access. Great to have access to rent the lookout.

Brandon J

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September 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 mi of the tower in 2 days. not much other big game sign however.

Rickey F

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January 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

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January 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 & Directions for Deer Ridge Lookout

6286 Main Street, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 United States

Elevation: 1,427 ft

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Nearest town

Bonners Ferry, ID - 24 mi

About 54 min to downtown

Policies & Rules

General

Entry is by combination lock; contact the ranger district at (208) 267-5561 for combination 10-14 days prior to arrival
Children are discouraged from staying at this facility due to the height of the lookout
No candles, open flames, or smoking inside
Please bring garbage bags; this is a 'pack it in-pack it out' facility
Bring bedding, cooking supplies, flashlights, etc.
Use extreme caution when climbing stairs
Upon arrival, read lightning safety instructions located in cabin
Click here for more information on the Idaho Panhandle National Forests
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.

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