Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234792
When Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout reopens
Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
8
Openings · last 90 days
22
Only 22 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 183 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 1 open for online reservation · 182 reserved.
Where the open windows are
99.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 1 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online99.5%
Open site-nights1 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)182 / 183
Weekday openings1
Weekend openings0
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 1 fall on weekdays and 0 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027November is fully reserved. 0 of 29 tracked site-nights are open there — 29 reserved.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 cabin| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO | 1 |
This cabin currently has 1 cabin-night available.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · May 3, 2027
November0 of 29 · fully reserved
The next bookable night is May 3, 2027. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
1 open cabin-night across 1 cabin at Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire LO | 20 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
About Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout
Overview
The Mestaa’ėhehe (pronounced mess-taw-HAY) Mountain Fire Lookout is located directly off of Colorado Highway 103 west of Bergen Park and sits at the summit of Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain, which is an active communication tower site in Clear Creek County. In addition to being an active communication site, the area is a popular dispersed recreation use area with hiking, recreational shooting, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and camping. The lookout is a unique structure constructed of native granite which is situated at over 11,000 feet elevation and was built in the 1940s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The cab measures 14 feet by 14 feet and is completely lined by windows on each side and surrounded by a catwalk, all of which sit on top of a one story stone base.
Facilities
The lookout contains an electric stove, refrigerator, and heat; beds; table and chairs; cookware and dishes; and an exterior incinerating toilet. Please be aware that visitors are expected to clean and maintain the incinerating toilet to ensure proper operation of the unit. The lookout can accommodate four people per night. Guests will need to bring their own water for drinking, cooking and cleaning purposes, as well as their own sleeping bags/bedding. This is a pack it in, pack it out facility; guests will need to carry out all trash and clean the facility prior to leaving.
During the winter months, the facilities will be cold. In the lookout, there are two small wall heaters, and one space heater. However, with the weather conditions, it’s not always possible for them to keep the place consistently warm. At 11,000 feet it can also be extremely windy. Please come prepared for the extreme winter weather conditions that can happen during your stay.
Natural Features
Besides offering the unique experience of staying in a fire lookout, Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Lookout will provide visitors outstanding panoramic views of the Great Plains, Denver, Mount Blue Sky, Pikes Peak, Longs Peak and other snow-capped peaks.
1 monitored cabinRVs up to 20 ftNo hookupsMax party 4
Getting there
Please follow the directions provided below and do not use other navigation applications. From Idaho Springs and Interstate 70, take Exit 240 (Colorado Highway 103) and drive south over the bridge on Colorado 103 for 19 miles. Turn right onto Forest Road 192.1, a dirt road and continue for one mile where you will come to parking area before a locked gate. Proceed on foot one mile up the road past the locked gate to the Lookout Tower. Do not block access to any of the gates. Winter Access: Interstate 70, take Exit 240 and drive south over the bridge on Colorado 103 for 19 miles to Forest Road 192.1. Park at pull off or along the right hand shoulder of the highway and continue on foot on the road heading up for one mile where you will come to a gate. Pass around the gate and continue for one more mile to the Lookout Tower.
Po Box 3307, Idaho Springs, CO 80452303-567-4382
Camping
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234792 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-234792 · Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout · Idaho Springs CO7 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout?
Reservations for Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout are made through Recreation.gov. 99.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 1 of 183 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 22 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 16:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout in the last 7 days, 8 over 30 days and 22 over the last 90.
Which sites at Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 20 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout?
May 2027, with 1 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 3.
When is the next open date at Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, May 3, 2027. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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