SUMMIT RIDGE LOOKOUT CABIN

Address Hell Canyon Ranger District, 1019 North 5th Street, CUSTER, SD, 57730
StateSD
Reservable Yes — reservable on recreation.gov
Phone605-673-9200

Amenities

🐾 Pets Allowed
🔥 Campfire Allowed
🚰 Water Hookup: No
📌 Num of Rooms: 3
🕒 Checkout Time: 11:00 AM
🚶 Site Access: Drive-In
🔧 Sewer Hookup: No
🕒 Checkin Time: 2:00 PM
📌 Num of Bedrooms: 1
📌 Num of Beds: 5
👥 Min Num of People: 1
📌 Bed Type: Bunk
👥 Max Num of People: 15
🚗 Driveway Entry: Back-In
🚗 Driveway Grade: Slight
🚙 Max Vehicle Length: 40
🚙 Max Num of Vehicles: 4
🚗 Driveway Surface: Gravel
🌳 Shade: Full
📅 Reservable Sites: 1 of 1
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Overview

Summit Ridge Cabin is located near the border of Wyoming in Southwestern South Dakota on the Black Hills National Forest, providing a perfect setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation.

Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930’s, the cabin was originally used as housing for personnel that staffed the adjacent forest fire lookout tower. The cabin is available for reservation throughout the year when accessible. At an elevation of 6,096 feet, it

Data updated: 2026-08-23 08:51 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)