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Deer Ridge Lookout

US Forest Service · Idaho

Deer Ridge Lookout in Idaho. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 722 public campsites we map in Idaho.

Deer Ridge Lookout, perched on a 40 foot timber frame, boasts excellent views of the Purcell mountain ranges of Northern Idaho, Canada and Montana. Located 24 miles 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. Recreation Hiking and viewing the scenery are two well-loved activities at the facility.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$45/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Number of sites
5
Phone
208-267-5561
Coordinates
48.84528, -116.10194

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Nearest sites we map

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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