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South Dakota is home to many natural beauties, and unique places to stay. This one remote cabin is the best of both worlds! Located inside Black Hills National Forest, this historic fire lookout cabin is available to rent, and the only of its kind in the state. Stand high above the beautiful woodlands of South Dakota and see natural phenomenons unlike you’ve ever experienced, while spending the night in the midst of nature. If you want a truly unique nature experience, you must stay at this lookout cabin at least once.

Welcome to Summit Ridge Lookout Cabin!
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On the west side of the expansive Black Hills Forest, this historic fire lookout is available to rent for an overnight stay.
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The lookout across the road from the cabin was built in the 1930s to help fight forest fires, and is still manned when conditions become extreme.
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The remote cabin you can stay in has been renovated, and is now an ideal place to stay for campers.
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This cabin is for campers who like to rough it, as you must bring all of your own supplies. LED solar lights are installed, but another light source is recommended.
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Staying out in a remote cabin is so worth it with views like this.
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Deep in the Black Hills Forest you'll be immersed in between rock formations, amongst beautiful prairies, lakes, and interesting caves. There is wildlife all around, and plenty of trails to go hiking.
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Staying at a lookout cabin is an experience unlike any other, and something that must be on your bucket list.
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The Summit Ridge Lookout Cabin is located within the Black Hills National Forest near Custer, SD.

To learn more about the cabin and how to book your stay, check out recreation.gov for all of the information you need.

Have you been to this amazing lookout or spent the night at the cabin? What did you think? Let us know in the comments, and don’t forget to share photos from your adventures with us in our South Dakota Nature Lovers Facebook group, or tag us on Instagram at #onlyinsouthdakota for a chance to see your photos featured!

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