Facility Details - SHEEPHORN LOOKOUT, ID

Overview

Sheephorn Lookout is perched on 8,159-foot Sheephorn Mountain and was used as a Forest Service fire lookout until the late-1980's. The current structure was built in the 1960s, but the first lookout on the mountain was built in 1933.

Natural Features:

A catwalk surrounds the structure, which sits atop a set of about 30 steps. It offers expansive panoramic views of the landscape below, including the Salmon-Challis National Forest and the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness.

Recreation:

Hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders and off-road enthusiasts will find several motorized and non-motorized trails in the surrounding area. Click here for an Idaho OHV safety message.

Facilities:

The small 16-by-16 room can sleep a maximum of two people on two single beds with mattresses. No linens or bedding are provided. A wood stove, firewood, table, two chairs, broom, axe, fire extinguisher and a shovel are provided. Guests must bring their own dishes, utensils, cookware and drinking water. A vault toilet is located outside, down the stairs.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Axe Bed(s) Birding Broom & Dust Pan Cabin Rentals Fire Extinguisher Firewood Hiking Hunting	Mattress(es) Mountain Biking Off-Road Vehicle Trails Parking Area Scenic Overlooks Table & Chairs Vault Toilets Wildlife Viewing Wood Stove

Know Before You Go

Guests must climb approximately 30 steps from the parking area to the base of the lookout building
The lookout is not recommended for small children because of its height and steep stairway
Water is not available at the facility; guests must bring their own
No walk-ins allowed; reservations must be made online here
Bring garbage bags; this is a "pack it in, pack it out" facility
Hay brought for horses must be certified weed-free
The lookout remains locked; a combination key code is provided in the reservation confirmation letter/email
Fire restrictions may be in effect
Due to the remoteness of this rental and budget/personnel constraints, the Forest Service cannot guarantee all services and amenities, including a supply of firewood
Guests should be aware of the risk of exposure to hantavirus when visiting remote cabins; click here to learn more
Click here for more information on the Salmon-Challis National Forest

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
44.88278, -114.09111
44°52'58"N, 114°5'28"W

From Salmon, travel south on Highway 93 for 23 miles to Iron Creek Bridge. After crossing the bridge, immediately turn right and continue on Forest Road 045 approximately 3 miles to a left turn on Forest Road 083/Peel Tree Road. Follow Forest Road 083 for 10 miles to Sheephorn Saddle and the intersection with Forest Road 050. Take Forest Road 050 for 5.4 miles to parking area for lookout.