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Summit Ridge Lookout Cabin
6 mi northeast of Hill View Heights, WY · Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 4G
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
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
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: Oct–Apr.
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Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 24.7 mi
Propane: 23.1 mi
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