What are the hours and season for Blackhall Lookout?

Blackhall Lookout is open May through October. Check-in: 2:00 PM. Check-out: 12:00 PM.

How do I book a campsite at Blackhall Lookout?

Blackhall Lookout is a federal campground — book at Recreation.gov (search "Blackhall Lookout"). Sites are released 6 months in advance and sell out quickly. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/blackhall-lookout to be notified the moment a site opens up.

Blackhall Lookout

Federal campground in Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG

Encampment, WY5 (3)

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Resting atop of a nearly 11,000-foot summit, Blackhall Mountain Lookout is perched in the Sierra Madre Range in southeast Wyoming. Traveling to the end of one of the highest roads in Wyoming rewards the visitor with panoramic views of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. Built in 1963, and listed on the National Historic Registry, this remote lookout tower sleeps 4 comfortably with one queen sized bed, and one twin sized bunk bed.

Things to do nearby

Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG

Best For

Wildlife watchers

Site Types

Tent

Amenities

Fire Rings

Picnic Tables

Vault Toilets

Drinking Water

Check-in

2:00 PM

Check-out

12:00 PM

Season

May through October

Max/site

6 people

Known Issues

Federal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.

Cancellation Policy

Recreation.gov: full refund if cancelled 7+ days before arrival. $10 cancellation fee applies.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Blackhall Lookout cost per night?+

Blackhall Lookout costs $80 per night depending on site type and season. Hookup options: No hookups.

What season is Blackhall Lookout open?+

Blackhall Lookout is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Does Blackhall Lookout have hookups?+

No hookups.

What is the maximum RV length at Blackhall Lookout?+

Blackhall Lookout is primarily a tent camping facility. Contact the campground about RV access.

How do I make reservations at Blackhall Lookout?+

Blackhall Lookout is a federal campground — reservations open 6 months in advance at Recreation.gov. Sites sell out quickly. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.

How far is Blackhall Lookout from the nearest town?+

Blackhall Lookout is located in Encampment, WY. Check the map above for distance to nearby services.

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