Devils Head Lookout

National and State Register

Douglas County

At 9,748 feet, the Devils Head Lookout sits on the highest point of the Rampart Range, the first and eastern most part of the Rocky Mountains.

A black and white view of the lookout over some rocks and some peaks in the distance. — Devils Head Lookout

The site is long associated with the conservation efforts of the U.S. Forest Service in Colorado. In continuous use since 1912, the site is the last full-time lookout in Colorado. Devils Head was also the duty station of the first female fire lookout in America. Helen Dowe spent three seasons as the lookout from 1919-1921.

National Register

Apr 22, 2003

Address

Approximately 28 miles north of Woodland Park, Pike National Forest, Sedalia

Site Number

5DA.960