Blackhall Lookout

Overview

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!

Being a remote cabin, water & Propane are not available, please plan ahead and bring your own drinking water and your own propane stove so you can cook during your stay. A vault toilet is located nearby. Also, please bring your own bedding, dishes, silverware, and cooking utensils. Outlets and charge ports are not available. Additionally, the last 3 miles leading to Blackhall Mountain Lookout require a high clearance vehicle with 4WD. Packing a saw in case of fallen trees on the road is also recommended. Lastly, please be advised this is a functioning fire tower and therefore availability of the cabin could be modified on the reservation system at any time to be utilized during a fire.

Enjoy your stay at this historic site!

Please follow the Pack it in Pack it out method

Charges & 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. Planned changes to your stay should be made as far in advance as possible. You can make changes to your reservation ahead of your arrival date in My Reservations.

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 to assist. These changes carry penalties and may forfeit recreation use fees. For additional details, please visit here.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

Largest party: 4 people

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

6 reviews

5 stars

amy s

Loop:Blackhall Lookout

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Reviewed 2 months ago

We really enjoyed our stay! The views, sunset and stars were amazing. The reservations instructions indicated there would be a gate- there was no gate and when we arrived, a group of people was there exploring. When they realized we were there to spend the night, they did take off to leave the place to us. While it did get a little chilly outside in the evening, it was pleasant inside. The solar powered lights inside were great for after the sun went down. We did forget a flashlight and wished we would’ve brought paper towels. Hope we can get another reservation for next year! It was a really unique experience.

Sharon B

Loop:Blackhall Lookout

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Reviewed 2 months ago

a trek to get there, but glory and awe awaited. A BIG thank you to all those who keep this and the lands around it available for all to have the chance to experience!

Heather R

Loop:Blackhall Lookout

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Absolutely incredible place. The views are amazing, it’s incredibly peaceful, and watching storms roll across the mountains from the lookout is something special. With 360-degree views, you really do feel like you’re sitting on top of the world. We’ve stayed at this lookout several times now, and a few things are helpful to know when planning. Bring backpacks or something that makes it easy to carry your gear. There’s a bit of a walk from the parking area up to the lookout, and at that altitude, hauling everything in multiple trips gets tiring quickly. Packing somewhat light makes the stay much easier. If you don’t have a high-clearance 4WD vehicle, plan for a longer walk. The final pitch up to the parking area is rough and isn’t something I’d attempt in a standard vehicle. You also need to bring everything you’ll need for your stay, so think of it more like camping when you pack. It takes a little more planning and effort to get everything up there, but it is absolutely worth it. A beautiful, peaceful place that we keep coming back to.

Cade T

Loop:Blackhall Lookout

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Reviewed a year ago

Amazing Fire Lookout with insane 360 degree views. Place was clean and well kept. Not to hard to find, just follow the CR 211 (Blackhall Mountain Road) all the way til you see the sign pointing for Blackhall Fire Lookout. The final stretch of road was a bit rough but a car with high clearance and offroad capability make it much easier. My friends and I only stayed one night due to it being fully booked basically the day it goes up for reservation back in April. However, it was pretty magical. The stars when the sunset were incredibly bright and we saw a bunch of shooting stars. All in All it is THEE place to get up to when you can find an open slot.

Nathan W

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Reviewed a year ago

Amazing and peaceful setting. Panoramic views are fantastic and the vault toilet is great to have. Lookout is in great shape with comfortable mattresses and table and chairs for four. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend, but would recommend high clearance vehicle for about the last mile (like the other review mentions), and low range towards the end made it much easier.

Tommy D

Loop:Blackhall Lookout

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Reviewed a year ago

Unreal. Spent a night alone there and it was unforgettable. Got hit with a strong wind storm, enjoyed the beautiful sunset that lasted a couple of hours, saw 5 elk walk into the flats down the mountain a bit. Great time. You NEED a high clearance 4x4 truck for the last mile or so.

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