About Deer Ridge Lookout
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. Hiking and viewing the scenery are two well-loved activities at the facility. Hiking trails from the lookout follow along the Deer Ridge and Ruby Ridge. Huckleberry picking is enjoyed from August to September. Fly fishing is available in the Moyie River, where anglers can cast for rainbow and brook trout. Make sure to check all regulations and secure all permits with the local Fish and Wildlife department before heading out. The 14' X 14' cabin has a wraparound catwalk, with a trap door that lifts for access to the tower's entrance staircase.…
- Managed by: Idaho Panhandle National Forests, FS
- Where: 9 mi northeast of Moyie Springs, ID · 48.84528, -116.10194
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Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Ridge | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 7.0 mi |
| Deer Ridge | Dirt bike | 0.2 mi | 3.6 mi |
| Deer Ridge-Buckhorn | Dirt bike | 0.2 mi | 1.8 mi |
| West Deer | ATV road | 0.7 mi | 1.6 mi |
| Snyder Creek | Dirt bike | 1.8 mi | 4.4 mi |
| Keno Ridge | Horse | 2.2 mi | 9.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Deer Ridge Lookout 2.2 mi
- Meadow Creek Campground 2.8 mi
- Campsite · 7 mi N of Moyie Springs 2.8 mi
- Solomon Lake Fishing 3.4 mi
- Snyder Guard Station (Id) 4.3 mi
- Smith Lake Campground 9.2 mi