What are the hours and season for Surveyors Lookout?

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

How do I book a campsite at Surveyors Lookout?

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

Surveyors Lookout

Idaho Panhandle National Forests — riverside, hiking

AVERY, ID3.4 (14)

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Located near the Mallard-Larkins Pioneer Area Attractions, Surveyors Lookout is perched atop a 30 foot tower, providing phenomenal views of Snow Peak and the surrounding mountains. The cabin is listed on the National Historic Register for Lookouts and offers visitors a unique camping experience in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest. The original pole structure lookout was built in 1931 as part of a network of lookouts used to spot fires in the Upper St.

Things to do nearby

Idaho Panhandle National ForestsNorth Fork Clearwater River

Best For

HikersFamilies

Site Types

Tent

Amenities

Fire Rings

Picnic Tables

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 Surveyors Lookout cost per night?+

Surveyors Lookout costs $55 per night depending on site type and season. Hookup options: No hookups.

What season is Surveyors Lookout open?+

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

Does Surveyors Lookout have hookups?+

No hookups.

What is the maximum RV length at Surveyors Lookout?+

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

How do I make reservations at Surveyors Lookout?+

Surveyors 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 Surveyors Lookout from the nearest town?+

Surveyors Lookout is located in AVERY, ID. Check the map above for distance to nearby services.

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