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Blackhall Lookout

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Closed for the season due to snow and winter conditions. The access road to the nearly 11,000-foot summit is impassable in winter. Reservations typically open for summer season.

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About

Resting atop of a nearly 11,000-foot summit, Blackhall Mountain Lookout is perched in the Sierra Madre Range in southeast Wyoming. Built in 1963 and listed on the National Historic Registry, this remote lookout tower offers a unique opportunity to stay in a functioning fire tower while experiencing panoramic views of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. The tower sleeps 4 comfortably with one queen sized bed and one twin sized bunk bed. It is equipped with propane heat, a propane stove, and LED solar lights. The wrap-around catwalk offers 360-degree views perfect for watching Wyoming sunrises, sunsets, and occasional lightning storms. Strong AT&T and Union cell signals are available at the summit. This is a remote rental facility requiring visitors to bring their own water, bedding, dishes, silverware, and cooking utensils. A vault toilet is located nearby. The last 3 miles of road to the lookout require a high clearance vehicle with 4WD, and bringing a saw is recommended in case of fallen trees. As this is a functioning fire tower, availability may be modified on the reservation system at any time if needed during active fire operations.

Directions

The last 3 miles to Blackhall Mountain Lookout require a high clearance vehicle with 4WD. The road reaches one of the highest elevations in Wyoming. Visitors should pack a saw in case of fallen trees blocking the road.