Recreation area

Mt. Harrison Lookout

Sawtooth National Forest · Idaho — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

This lookout post was established in the 1930's before a trailer lookout was added in 1960. The lookout has been updated and now has a hip-roof 2-story R-6 cab, built in 1977.  This lookout is open to visitors during on the weekends during the summer.

Activities

  • PICNICKING

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.