Mt. Harrison Lookout

Facility · Utah ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Sawtooth National Forest (NF) · Open Access

9,261 ft
Elevation

This lookout post was established in the 1930's before a trailer lookout was added in 1960. The lookout has been updated and now has a hip-roof 2-story R-6 cab, built in 1977. This lookout is open to visitors during on the weekends during the summer.

Getting there

42.30897, -113.65901 · 42°18'32.3"N 113°39'32.4"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in5.94.44.24.23.61.90.81.31.52.54.16.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Mt. Harrison Lookout

Can you reserve a site at Mt. Harrison Lookout?
No. Mt. Harrison Lookout is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Mt. Harrison Lookout

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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