Deer Ridge Lookout
Moyie Springs, Idaho · 4,669 ft · In Idaho Panhandle National Forests
Wildfire 20 mi W: Upper Smith, 4,848 acres, 41% contained
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 4,669 ft (1,423 m)4,669 ft1,423 m
Sites1
Deer Ridge Lookout lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
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Overview
Deer Ridge Lookout, perched on a 40 foot timber frame, boasts excellent views of the Purcell mountain ranges of Northern Idaho, Canada and Montana. Located 24 miles northeast of Bonners Ferry, guests can enjoy magnificent scenery, hiking and wildlife watching.
The lookout can be accessed by car and the gravel road to the lookout is well maintained.Recreation
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, and USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities · · Edit
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Cell service at Deer Ridge Lookout: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedMostly Sunny, 3% chance of rain52°36°
- ThuSunny57°36°
- FriMostly Sunny61°41°
- SatMostly Sunny, 4% chance of rain57°35°
- SunMostly Sunny50°37°
Nearby camping
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Deer Ridge Trail 01
Dispersed · 280 ft · Moyie Springs
Deer Ridge 03
Dispersed · 0.7 mi · Moyie Springs
Deer Creek Road 12
Dispersed · 0.8 mi · Moyie Springs
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
Data from Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities
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