Summit Ridge Lookout Cabin

One of our favorite summer traditions - escaping the constant drone of the Sturgis Rally to head for the peace and quiet of Summit Ridge. This year was no exception; we had a fantastic weekend with good food, good friends, lots of laughter, bike rides, bocce ball, many cornhole tournaments, and evenings spent watching the Perseids. The UTVs are starting to invade and unfortunately most aren't polite enough to slow down and not dust you out which is frustrating. We were also sad to hear the tower may be coming down. But overall, Summit Ridge is a great escape in the Black Hills any time.

Fantastic stay, we loved the night sky and the seclusion of this cabin. Make sure to drive slowly up to the cabin - you'll catch a lot of views of wildlife like elk and deer! The cabin has some firewood provided, some water for cleaning (I don't think it's potable though). The beds don't have pads, so make sure to bring sleeping pads, and garbage bags for your trash. You can use a gas stove if you bring propane to hook up to it. There's also a drawer full of games, which is nice. The fire tower is NOT accessible to the public. Highly recommend, it's a quiet, beautiful place to stay.

Excellent place to stay. Solar lighting in cabin, stove and oven that works with normal gas grill propane tank ( bring with you). To come and go reguires several miles of some bumpy gravel roads but that's what makes it nice and isolated and they're not that bad. Lots of space in cabin,2 full sized beds and 2 bunks, full size bottoms twin on top. Bring mattresses. An outstanding place to me. Cudos to the the forest service. Thanks for making places like this available to us!!

If I were in the area again and needed a place to stay, I wouldn't hesitate to book again. I would not travel here just to stay at the cabin however. There is no access to the watchtower which was unfortunate. Elk, mule deer and turkey were all easily found in the area. There were no mattresses on any of the beds.

This is a wonderful cabin! Folks who have booked this in earlier years maybe should note that some practices have changed....I think wood is no longer being supplied, but it wasn’t a big deal. We heard more coyotes than past years. There is a wonderful new stove! Thank you Black Hills Forest Rangers!

great location very scenic with plentiful deer and elk.

Nice home base for family adventures.

Our time at the cabin was excellent! This is an excellent place to stay and enjoy the outdoors!
We had a great time seeing the wildlife, going for walks and just sitting by the fire enjoying the quiet!!

Great place to get away from the hustle of daily life. You should be prepared or semi self sufficient to enjoy this place. Great time there.

Be sure to bring your firewood