Destroyed 1966
As a fan of history, photography, and the great outdoors, it was only a matter of time before I fell head over heels for fire lookouts. From the moment I set foot in my first one, I was hooked—not just on the towers themselves, but on the stories of the men and women who built, maintained, and lived in them.
These days, most weekends are spent chasing those stories: hiking, backpacking, or bouncing down some forgotten forest road. If there’s a lookout involved, I’m in.
Destroyed 1966
Abandoned since the 1950's
During its last few years in service, it was possibly the most remote active lookout in the continental US.
Burnt in Forest Fire 2000
Destroyed in fire 2018
Burnt in the Mustang Complex Fire
The current structure is on emergency status.
Idaho Fire Lookouts Book Club brings together lookout enthusiasts and outdoor lovers to read and discuss books about fire lookouts, wildland fire, and life in the great outdoors.
Idaho Point is located only 1/4 of a mile from Eighty Peak
History
1940: L-4
1961: Destroyed | Removed