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Price
$45/night
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1 campsites
Season
Access is seasonally...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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46.6895, -115.1340
Solo campers or pairs who want total solitude and can haul everything in on Trail #524, no water on site means packing it or treating from the spring half a mile out, and nights drop into the 30s even in July, so a warm sleep system isn't optional.
Anyone expecting running water, a shower, or cell signal will be miserable. The 4+ mile trail has serious steep grades, the access road needs high-clearance 4x4, and the window between snowmelt and first fall closure is narrow, mid-July through September at best.
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Best season: summer. Summer offers the most reliable access (Hoodoo Pass typically opens by mid-July) and the best combination of stable weather and long daylight for hiking and mountain-biking; daytime highs at 6,600 ft typically run in the mid-60s to mid-70s °F (18–24 °C) with nights dropping to the 30s–40s °F (0–8 °C). Trails, viewpoints and the restored 1952 lookout are fully usable, wildflower meadows and alpine vistas are at their peak, and remote stargazing is spectacular on clear nights. Expect very low to轻– Peak months: August, July, September, October Avoid: November, December, January, February
Open mid‑July to fall; pleasant daytime highs (mid‑60s to mid‑70s) and full trail access.
Restored 12' x 12' wooden lookout cab on an 8' cinderblock tower with a surrounding catwalk. Interior contains one bed, a small table with chairs, two countertops with cabinets, and a small modern wood stove. A pit toilet outhouse is on site. The closest water source is a small spring about 1/2 mile from the lookout that requires treatment before consumption. Guests must pack out trash, pick up after pets/stock, and clean the cabin before checkout.
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