Scurvy Mountain Lookout
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests — lakeside
Location: Pierce, ID, ID
Price: From $45 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (5 reviews)
Season: May through October
The popular lookout is perched on Scurvy peak at the end of trail #524 overlooking the Moose buttes, Cayuse and Kelly Cr drainages and Scurvy Lake. The first lookout was a platform built in 1917 with a cabin added in 1935. The present cab was built in 1952 that was gradually restored by volunteers over a 10-year span and became an inclusion to the National Register of Historic lookouts in 2004.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Camp Host
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Historic 1952 cabin perched on Scurvy peak with restored volunteer work, included in the National Register of Historic Lookouts in 2004. Overlooks Moose buttes, Cayuse and Kelly Creek drainages, and Scurvy Lake.
Wildlife alert: Spotted Sandpiper
Insider tips for Scurvy Mountain Lookout: Book early — federal campground with high demand Trailhead not accessible with low clearance vehicles 4+ mile hike required to reach the lookout cabin
Skip Scurvy Mountain Lookout if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You have a low clearance vehicle — trailhead not accessible. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Scurvy Mountain Lookout: May-October — Official operating season.
Nearby campgrounds: Kelly Forks Cabin (Orofino, ID), Cold Springs Peak Cabin - Clearwater Nf (Id) (OROFINO, ID), Liz Creek Cabin (Orofino, ID), Castle Butte Lookout (KOOSKIA, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Scurvy Mountain Lookout
Cell signal at Scurvy Mountain Lookout (Pierce, ID): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
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.
The popular lookout is perched on Scurvy peak at the end of trail #524 overlooking the Moose buttes, Cayuse and Kelly Cr drainages and Scurvy Lake. The first lookout was a platform built in 1917 with a cabin added in 1935. The present cab was built in 1952 that was gradually restored by volunteers over a 10-year span and became an inclusion to the National Register of Historic lookouts in 2004.
Verified facts
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground with high demand
Trailhead not accessible with low clearance vehicles
4+ mile hike required to reach the lookout cabin
Official operating season
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Scurvy Mountain Lookout is approximately 35 air miles northeast of the community of Pierce, Idaho on the North Fork Ranger District of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. The last 50 miles of travel to the cabin from Pierce are mostly single lane, gravel surfaced roadways that may be peppered with large potholes and rocks, the last 4 miles being rutted 2 track road requiring 4X4 high clearance vehicles operated by experienced operators and 5 miles of multi-use, moderate difficulty trail. S
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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 — Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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