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Summit Ridge Lookout Cabin

6 mi northeast of Hill View Heights, WY · Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 4G

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
Jun–Sepbest months

About Summit Ridge Lookout Cabin

Summit Ridge Cabin is located near the border of Wyoming in Southwestern South Dakota on the Black Hills National Forest, providing a perfect setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's, the cabin was originally used as housing for personnel that staffed the adjacent forest fire lookout tower. The cabin is available for reservation throughout the year when accessible. At an elevation of 6,096 feet, it can receive considerable snowfall. The roads to the cabin are not plowed, so generally it is not accessible from December through March. **NOTE:** Check with local office for snow conditions during winter months. The area around the cabin is remote, yet offers visitors a multitude of recreational opportunities throughout all seasons. Hiking, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and riding off-highway vehicles…

  • Fees: Year Round: $35-$59/Night
  • Season: January
  • Managed by: Black Hills National Forest, FS
  • Where: 6 mi northeast of Hill View Heights, WY · 43.85417, -104.0525

Things to do:

FishingHikingHorseback ridingBikingOff-road (OHV)Wildlife & birdingHuntingWinter sports

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

34°
14°Jan
36°
14°Feb
45°
21°Mar
52°
28°Apr
61°
37°May
73°
46°Jun
81°
54°Jul
80°
52°Aug
70°
43°Sep
55°
31°Oct
43°
21°Nov
34°
14°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.

See Summit Ridge Lookout Cabin from above

Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.

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Cell signal

Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 4G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Truly dark

The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.

Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 24.7 mi
Propane: 23.1 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.