Custer Peak Fire Lookout
Black Hills Forest, South Dakota
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June 30th, 2026
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Custer Peak Fire Lookout was built in 1911. In 1935 it was replaced with a cupola building, and by 1941 the Civilian Conservation Corps constructed the fire lookout you see today. The cab is 14 ft. by 14 ft. surrounded by a catwalk. Originally, the tower had a telephone line that ran between Custer Peak and the Bull Dog Ranch. The tower is considered eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. It was listed on the National Historic Lookout Register on Oct. 13, 1990. Brochure (.pdf)
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GPS 44.24425, -103.73500
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Nearby places
- Custer Peak Snowmobile Trailhead Trailhead 1.8 mi
- Dumont Trailhead Hiking Trail 2.8 mi
- Dumont Mickelson Trailhead Trailhead 3.2 mi
- Roubaix Lake Campground (Paid Public) 4.5 mi
- Roubaix Campground Campground (Paid Public) 4.7 mi
- Strawberry Campground And Picnic Site Campground (Paid Public) 5.1 mi
- Hanna Campground Campground (Paid Public) 6.1 mi
- Stageyard Trailhead Hiking Trail 7.2 mi
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