I hate to give this cabin a 5 star review because it is so hard to get a reservation already. There is something about being in a lookout that is like nowhere else. The only downsides for this one are the road, especially the last 3 miles, high clearance is needed and the daytime visitors who think nothing of either riding around the gate on their ATV's, UTV's and motorcycles or walking past the gate to visit you in your glass house.

Such an amazing place!! You are very lucky if you get to stay here.

Great sunset and sunrise. Fantastic views.

So incredible! It was definitely nice to have a high clearance, 4-wheel drive vehicle - not sure we would have made it up without it. Views are stunning and we had an incredible time.

Awesome experience, highly recommend. Drive was easy, dirt road not too rugged. had some visitors ignore the 'please respect the privacy of the occupants' sign and park n walk up... a little disrespectful but they didn't stay long. overall great time, will do again.

Thank you for having such an amazing place tht can be rented. All the details were easy to follow. Rob, who is in charge of campground services was very helpful & provided us with all the info we needed for our stay. It was nice to have cleaning supplies provided to keep the place nice for everyone who goes there. The beauty & privacy was a special experience. We will go back again. Thank you!!

Fire lookouts are part of Idaho's mountain culture and legacy, and the Deadwood lookout is a wonderful way to experience it. The accommodations are simple but sufficient, but Scott Mountain Road is rough and visitors should plan on taking a rugged vehicle. The views, of course, are the main attraction and are worth it! Sawtooth's to the East, Frank Church and Salmon River Mountains to the North East, West Mountains to the West and the Boise Front to the South. Keep an eye out for Steel Mountain to the South East, appearing prominent and huge not far to the right of the Sawtooth and Builder peaks but sitting on its own. Steel Mountain is the highest peak in the Boise National Forest. Things to be aware of: bugs but mostly harmless. Sun exposure from being on top of a mountain can get overwhelming, but if there is shade on one side of the building, there is usually a breeze to keep cool. Hang out on the catwalk and enjoy the views as you follow the shade throughout the day.

T his was a great "guys" camping trip. The view's were amazing (minus the smoke) and the the temperature so great most slept outside on cots on the all-around concrete patio. We will definitely go again.

We had a great time. It was a little hard to find the initial lock to put the code in at the gate (look UNDERNEATH the bar). I would recommend bringing more water than you think you need. My only concern is that my sense of smell is really sensitive and the place kind of smelled like Pinesol. It was also A LOT hotter than I expected it to be in the mountains as well. Only two of the windows have screens. Bring extra clothes, linens, pillows, slippers, etc. We have T-Mobile. We did not have service.

The lookout was fantastic! Gorgeous 360 views, peaceful, quiet, and entertaining with the lightening storm on night 2 of our stay. The lightening started in the Northwest corner and ended in the Southeast; it took 45 minutes to make it around and it was neat! The lookout itself is small, you'll likely spend more time outdoors anyway. Bring everything you need, as if you were tent camping! Cookware, bedding, etc., everything is needed. Also, if you have a party of 3-4, it might be beneficial to bring along extra cots; there is one king size bed (two twins together). Outhouse is the cleanest I've ever been in. No shade near the fire pit/sitting area, but if you bring a shade canopy, watch the wind! Surprisingly (and a little regrettably, lol), we had full phone service. Verizon is our carrier; we had phone and internet service once we got to the lookout (not so much on the drive up). Well worth the expense and we'll definitely be back again in the future!