Blackhall Lookout
Federal campground in Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
Location: Encampment, WY, WY
Price: From $80 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water
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Historic fire lookout tower perched at nearly 11,000 feet in the Sierra Madre Range offering panoramic views of Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. Built in 1963 and listed on the National Historic Registry, this remote location is ideal for photography and stargazing.
Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Moose (Alces alces shirasi), Elk (Wapiti), Wyoming Ground Squirrel, Dusky Grouse, American Robin, and Mountain Chickadee documented in the area
Insider tips for Blackhall Lookout: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site Sleeps 4 comfortably with one queen bed and one twin bunk bed Equipped with LED solar lights for stargazing at nearly 11,000-foot elevation
Skip Blackhall Lookout if: You need hookups - no hookups available. You need flexibility - seasonal operations May-October only. You prefer larger campgrounds - only 1 tent site available.
Best time to visit Blackhall Lookout: May-October — Federal campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Big Creek Lakes Campground (Walden, CO), Hog Park Campground (SARATOGA, WY), Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site (SARATOGA, WY), Six Mile Campground (Wy) (WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Blackhall Lookout
Cell signal at Blackhall Lookout (Encampment, WY): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site
Sleeps 4 comfortably with one queen bed and one twin bunk bed
Equipped with LED solar lights for stargazing at nearly 11,000-foot elevation
Federal campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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