DEADWOOD LOOKOUT REC CABIN
USFS · Lookout/Cabin · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Lookout/Cabin
- Hours
- Generally June- October
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Redfish RV Dump Site · 39.1 mi
- Coordinates
- 44.1254, -115.7041
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Deadwood Lookout Recreation Cabin is a historic Forest Service fire lookout on Deadwood Mountain. The structure provides sweeping panoramic views of the surrounding forest, making this a unique place to overnight.
From the USFS.Official page
Is DEADWOOD LOOKOUT REC CABIN free?
No. DEADWOOD LOOKOUT REC CABIN charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to DEADWOOD LOOKOUT REC CABIN?
From Boise, Idaho, travel State Highway 55 north about 35 miles to Banks, Idaho. Turn right (east) on (Banks-Lowman Road) State Highway 17 and proceed 25 miles the junction wtih Forest Service (FS) Road 555. Turn Left (norht) on FS Road 555 and proceed 9 miles to the junction of FS Roads 555 and 555EC. Turn right on FS Road 555EC and proceed 3 miles to Deadwood Lookout Rental Cabin at the end of the road.
What are the rules at DEADWOOD LOOKOUT REC CABIN?
No water available: No garbage service, please pack in, pack out. Livestock, such as saddle, pack or draft animals, is not allowed at this site.
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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
