Up Up 40-Foot Lookout Tower
Reported closed. Checked 2026-08-05. Confirm with the agency before you drive out.
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageUp Up 40-Foot Lookout Tower
This lookout is a 40-foot wooden tower perched on a beautiful rock pinnacle. A hiking trail is available for those that wish to explore the Eagle Peak roadless area. The lookouthas a fantastic vista for views of the St. Regis River drainage and the high alpine country.
Before you go
Season
June 12
Fees
$45 per night. Visit Recreation.gov to make reservations.
Restrictions
No smoking in tower. No pets inside tower. Discourage bringing children because the tower is 40 feet in height with exterior open stairway. Bear Safety and Food Storage Requirements Information
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