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Recreation Region: Magruder Road Corridor

Burnt Knob Lookout

This is the site of the historic Burnt Knob lookout on Forest Road 468-C. Road 468-C is recommended for 4-wheel-drive only. Trail #539 near the lookout accesses McArthur, Stillman and Burnt Knob lakes. Access is seasonal due to snow

Current Conditions
Open seasonally due to snow; no toilet available

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.7027

Longitude: -114.9911

Directions

From State Highway 14, turn south onto Red River-Dixie Road #222. Follow Road #222 past Red River Ranger Station (now closed) to its junction with Nezperce Trail Road #468. Turn east onto Road #468 and follow it 31.5 miles to Burnt Knob Spur Road #468-C. This is an unmaintained, rocky road and caution should be used when driving it. Road #468C is recommended for 4-wheel-drive vehicles only.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Fishing - River/StreamFishing - River/Stream

Last updated February 18, 2026