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Idaho Panhandle National Forests › Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District › Idaho
› Shoshone County
› Smelterville
› Little Guard Lookout
› Campsite #208
Campsite #208 at Little Guard Lookout, ID
$55
Cabin Site #208
| 4 people | |
| 2 | weak |
Campsite #208 Features: Back-In parking, Cabin Site
Campsite Reviews (7)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 57% |
| 4 star | | 43% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
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@JoshuaS4039138 · Camped on Aug 23, 2022 at Campsite #208
Amazing lookout! Spotty cell coverage. The kitchen makes packing for lookout trips a lot easier. Road to get up to the lookout is in pretty rough shape. Lots of bees this time so if you are going I would suggest bringing disposable yellow jacket traps.
@KevinB3052996 · Camped on Aug 14, 2022 at Campsite #208
Lovely place, refrigerator is basically a freezer and there could be some yellow jacket mitigation, but overall it was a great experience.
@RonR9814435 · Camped on Jul 21, 2022 at Campsite #208
Little Guard was not on our original itinerary, but we were lucky to grab a cancellation. The tower is located on a ridge with a tremendous view, some of the best we've seen. The wildflowers gave us opportunity to get some awesome photos due to the views from that vantage point. Little Guard could use a new coat of paint. The kitchen area felt more like a damp basement than a kitchen, but that didn't pose a problem as we preferred cooking on the grill that was outside. We were able to squeeze the four of us in the lookout part of Little Guard. Beautiful location all around. Recommend it.
@CoreyV7087079 · Camped on Jul 21, 2020 at Campsite #208
Had 2 days of sunny weather at Little Guard - 3rd time staying at the most luxurious Rental Lookout on the list. Everything was perfect. Monster Bull elk in the dark the first night, and a "friend of the lookout" deer doe visited both nights, probably looking for treats (which we did not provide). Great stay!
@CoreyV349 · Camped on Jul 21, 2020 at Campsite #208
Had 2 days of sunny weather at Little Guard - 3rd time staying at the most luxurious Rental Lookout on the list. Everything was perfect. Monster Bull elk in the dark the first night, and a "friend of the lookout" deer doe visited both nights, probably looking for treats (which we did not provide). Great stay!
@RogerS691 · Camped on Sep 16, 2019 at Campsite #208
This is my third time renting Little Guard. The information provided about the facility, directions, etc. is good, but the Forest service road to the facility is in much worse shape compared to my previous visits. A passenger car without clearance and all wheel drive would really have difficulty making it to the lookout so unless the road is improved, consider adding a warning that all wheel drive and high clearance vehicle is recommended.
@RogerS2467741 · Camped on Sep 16, 2019 at Campsite #208
This is my third time renting Little Guard. The information provided about the facility, directions, etc. is good, but the Forest service road to the facility is in much worse shape compared to my previous visits. A passenger car without clearance and all wheel drive would really have difficulty making it to the lookout so unless the road is improved, consider adding a warning that all wheel drive and high clearance vehicle is recommended.
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