About Summit Ridge Lookout Cabin
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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (42)
What Guests Are Saying
The Summit Ridge Lookout Cabin offers a pleasant and peaceful retreat, easily accessible even in winter conditions. Guests appreciate the well-maintained cabin and its rustic charm, ideal for groups seeking solitude and outdoor activities. However, it's important to note the lack of bedding, nearby water sources, and limited solar power, making it essential to come prepared for a camping-like experience.
What Guests Are Saying
The Summit Ridge Lookout Cabin offers a pleasant and peaceful retreat, easily accessible even in winter conditions. Guests appreciate the well-maintained cabin and its rustic charm, ideal for groups seeking solitude and outdoor activities. However, it's important to note the lack of bedding, nearby water sources, and limited solar power, making it essential to come prepared for a camping-like experience.
Review Summary
Richard B
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SUMMIT RIDGE LOOKOUT
We had a very memorable experience, but be sure to bring your own warm bedding including both mattress/mats and blankets.
Patrick W
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SUMMIT RIDGE LOOKOUT
Make ABSOLUTELY sure you call the ranger office for the lock combination DURING regular business hours - if it’s a weekend or holiday, you literally have no way to get the combo otherwise.
Other than that - the cabin was wonderful except for the nearly constant stream of 4x4’s and ATV’s past the door and people stopping to check the place out. It all got nice and peaceful for the evening though.
Location Summit Ridge Lookout Cabin
Address:
Hell Canyon Ranger District, 1019 North 5th Street
Custer, SD, 57730
United States
Entrance into the cabin is by combination lock. Prior to your arrival please contact the Hell Canyon Ranger District, Monday - Friday between 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Mountain Time, at 605-673-9200 to obtain the combination.
From Newcastle, Wyoming, travel east on US Highway 16 for approximately 9 miles to Forest Service Road 117, Boles Canyon Road. Go North on Boles Canyon Road for approximately 12 miles and turn left on Forest Service Road 265, Summit Road. Follow Summit Road for approximately three miles to the Summit Ridge Cabin which is on the left.
Note that Boles Canyon Road and Summit Road do not receive any maintenance during winter months, including snow plowing.
Latitude & Longitude: 43.8542 / -104.052
Elevation: 1858 feet
Policies & Rules
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NOTICE; We are currently making cabin improvements. Thank you for your understanding, We hope you have a great stay. |
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Check out time is at 11:00 a.m. and check in time is 2:00 p.m. Please be considerate of other renters, arrive and leave the cabin at appropriate times. |
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Entrance into the cabin is by combination lock; Call the district office at 605-673-9200 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. except on weekends and governement holildays. Refunds will not be approved for failing to get cabin combination after business hours or on weekends or hoilidays. |
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Walk-up stays are never available at this facility. Advanced reservations only, minimum three days before arrival |
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Fire restrictions may apply to outdoor fire ring use; check current fire restrictions prior to arrival |
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Keep the building and grounds clean to deter squirrel, mice, rats,and other wildlife from area |
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Clean the cabin and pack out all trash, Including food |
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Doors and windows should be locked and all personal items removed upon departure |
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The cabin is a no-smoking facility |
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Learn more about Black Hills National Forest. |
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Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org. |
