Deer Ridge Lookout

We love renting these lookouts. Peaceful and stunning views. There was a fire pit for the evening and the parking was great. The height and narrow stairs were just a lot. I recommend packing really light for this one. Hauling gear up will give you the leg day you never knew you needed. There was a visit from some sort of small animal, and he made a small tp nest in our Blackstone carry case. We enjoyed the solitude and peace of being away from people. There are 2 twin beds, a table and chairs and a couple of small tables. A broom and dust pan were there, and I brought a swiffer to mop. Beautiful views and a nice breeze through the lookout were so relaxing.

Best lookout we ever stayed at. Climbing up the stairs can be scary. It was so fun to read the guest log from 1960’s.

Loved this place, beautiful views and the tower room was in pretty good condition. The beds were surprisingly comfy. Beware, the stairs are steep and narrow, and the rope and pulley system for lifting gear is broken, so you’ll have to haul your gear upstairs (not a big deal, just don’t overpack). The road seems to be well maintained; however, about an hour before we arrived there was an intense thunderstorm in the general area and a tree was down across the last stretch of the road, maybe 500 or 600 or so feet down from where you are supposed to park at the base of the tower. Oh well. We just packed our stuff the rest of the way up the road. Side note, we had great cell reception once atop the tower. We use StraightTalk, which uses Verizon towers. We hope to return sometime.

Awesome veiw great place watch for bears stayed for anniversary. Rough roads . Bald face hornests . Chipmunks . No train noise . Easy to follow gps.

This lookout is an affordable adventure. One third of the route is paved, one third is gravel, and the last is somewhat rocky. For the final pitch to the tower parking area we were glad we had our 3/4-ton 4WD. The tower’s room was clean and tidy but a little musty. We were comfortable and really enjoyed the view. Getting up the steep stairs was challenging but we made the climb many times. Bringing our things down was even more challenging but we took our time. Recommend good shoes or boots with grippy soles. Oh, and bring your own t.p. and don’t leave it behind. The critters will make a mess of it.