Lookout rental · U.S. Forest Service · Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG · Wyoming

Blackhall Lookout

Resting atop of a nearly 11,000-foot summit, Blackhall Mountain Lookout is perched in the Sierra Madre Range in southeast Wyoming. Traveling to the end of one of the highest roads in Wyoming rewards the visitor with panoramic views of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. Built in 1963, and listed on the National Historic Registry, this remote lookout tower sleeps 4 comfortably with one queen sized bed, and one twin sized bunk bed. The tower is equipped with LED solar lights, and strong AT&T and Union signals. Don’t miss the beautiful Wyoming sunrises and sunsets and an occasional lightning storm from the wrap-around catwalk offering 360-degree views!

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Site mix

Cabins with electric1
This lookout is booked as a single unit on Recreation.gov. The booking page shows which dates are open and how far ahead they release. How the booking window works

Site guide

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SiteWater / sewerPeople / vehicles
Blackhall LookoutNo / No4 / –

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Getting there

Coordinates41.0333° N, 106.6839° W · Directions ↗

Charges and cancellations

  • If I book this reservation today, what are my options to change or cancel?
  • Please remember that reservations at these facilities prevent other visitors from using these sites.
  • Changes
  • If your new stay dates are completely different from your original stay dates, there is a $10 change fee (per reserved site). There are no additional fees for:
  • Adding or removing nights to your stay.
  • Changing to a different campsite.
  • Balances will adjust based on your new stay's nightly rate.
  • Cancellations
  • You can cancel the reservation any time before the date of your scheduled arrival. You will receive a refund for your stay, minus the following fees:
  • $10 cancellation fee
  • Any reservation fees (only if paid when booking)
  • Any previous change fees
  • Late cancellation penalties may also apply:
  • What is “Late”?
  • For individual campsites, a late cancellation applies starting from midnight 1 calendar day before your scheduled check-in. For cabins and group sites, a late cancellation applies starting from midnight 14 calendar days or fewer before your scheduled check-in.
  • Late Fee
  • In addition to the fees listed above, a late cancellation will also subtract your first night's recreation use fee from any refund owed. As of the expected check-in day, cancellations or changes to your stay are not possible through My Reservations. It is at the facility's discretion to support additional Late Cancellations, No Show, or Early Departure updates – on-site personnel may not be able t

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗21.8 mi
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Trails nearby

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Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

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Encampment River Wilderness begins about 4.6 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

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On the National Register nearby

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Guidebooks for Wyoming

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  • Camping Wyoming and the Black Hills
    Kenneth Lee Graham, 2023
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    Becky Lomax, 2015
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    Ben Adkison, 2023
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Blackhall Lookout?

Sites at Blackhall Lookout are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Blackhall Lookout?

Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Blackhall Lookout?

$10 cancellation fee

Source: Charges and cancellations

How many sites does Blackhall Lookout have?

1 site, including 1 cabin with power.

Source: Recreation.gov

What if Blackhall Lookout is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Big Creek Lakes Campground (7.7 mi, partly first-come), Hog Park Campground (9.4 mi), and Encampment River Campground (11.8 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby