Heavy-Duty Galvanized Steel Barrel Lid | Fits 30, 55 & 85 Gallon Barrels

Protect deer feed, trash, equipment, supplies, and stored materials with an Elusive Wildlife Heavy-Duty Galvanized Steel Barrel Lid. Built from 16-gauge galvanized spun steel, these replacement barrel lids provide a durable, weather-resistant alternative to plastic barrel lids that can crack, warp, deteriorate, or become brittle after prolonged outdoor exposure.

Available to fit common 30-gallon, 55-gallon, and 85-gallon barrels, our galvanized steel lids are designed with a deep outer lip that extends down around the barrel opening. The result is a simple, rugged cover built for outdoor use around wildlife feeders, deer feeders, feed barrels, storage barrels, trash barrels, and burn barrels.

Whether you're replacing a damaged feeder lid or looking for a heavy-duty steel cover for a barrel around the farm, ranch, hunting property, shop, or home, these galvanized barrel lids are made for years of dependable service.

Built for Outdoor Use

Plastic barrel lids have their place, but constant exposure to sun, temperature changes, rain, and outdoor conditions can eventually take a toll. Our heavy-duty barrel lids eliminate the plastic top altogether.

Each lid is constructed from 16-gauge galvanized steel for strength, durability, and corrosion resistance. There are no hinges, handles, or complicated hardware. The lid simply fits directly over the top of the barrel, similar to a traditional trash-can lid.

The deep side lip helps the lid remain seated over the barrel while also providing additional coverage around the barrel opening.

Heavy-Duty Construction

• 16-gauge galvanized spun steel
• Heavy-duty alternative to plastic barrel lids
• Galvanized finish provides corrosion resistance
• Will not crack or become brittle like plastic
• Deep outer lip for secure barrel coverage
• Simple one-piece construction
• No hinges or handles to break
• Designed for prolonged outdoor use
• Available for 30, 55, and 85-gallon barrels
• Ideal replacement lid for wildlife and deer feeder barrels

Barrel Lid Size Chart

Important: Barrel dimensions can vary by manufacturer and barrel style. Measure the outside diameter of your barrel opening before ordering and compare it with the lid dimensions above.

One Steel Lid. A Lot of Uses.

These aren't limited to deer feeders. Their simple design makes them useful anywhere you need a durable outdoor barrel cover.

Deer & Wildlife Feeders — Protect corn, protein feed, pellets, and other wildlife feed from rain and outdoor exposure. They make an excellent replacement for cracked, damaged, or missing feeder lids.

Feed & Storage Barrels — Cover barrels used for feed, supplies, tools, materials, or general storage around farms, ranches, barns, hunting camps, and workshops.

Trash Barrels — Turn an appropriately sized open barrel into a covered outdoor trash container with a durable galvanized steel lid.

Burn Barrels — Use as a removable cover for an appropriately sized burn barrel when the barrel and contents are completely cool and no fire, hot coals, or embers remain.

Farm & Ranch Use — A simple heavy-duty cover for barrels exposed to demanding outdoor conditions.

Why Galvanized Steel?

Galvanizing places a protective zinc coating over the steel, helping protect the underlying metal against corrosion.

Combined with 16-gauge steel construction, it gives these barrel lids the strength needed for outdoor applications without relying on molded plastic components.

For wildlife feeder owners in particular, that means you can replace a deteriorated plastic feeder lid with a simple steel design made for long-term outdoor exposure.

Designed for Deer Feeders

If you've ever had a feeder lid crack, warp, blow off, or deteriorate after sitting outside season after season, you already understand why the lid matters.

A feeder can have a great timer, motor, battery, and feed system, but keeping the feed protected from rain and weather starts at the top of the barrel.

The Elusive Wildlife galvanized feeder lid provides a durable cover for compatible feeder barrels while keeping the design extremely simple:

Heavy steel. Deep lip. No plastic. No unnecessary hardware.

Product Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this fit a standard 55-gallon drum?
The 55-gallon version measures 24 inches in diameter with a 3-inch lip. Because barrels can vary between manufacturers, measure the outside diameter of your barrel before ordering.

What sizes are available?
Choose from 30-gallon, 55-gallon, and 85-gallon barrel lid sizes.

How thick is the steel?
The lids are manufactured from heavy-duty 16-gauge galvanized steel.

Is this a plastic lid?
No. These are galvanized steel barrel lids designed as a durable alternative to plastic covers.

Does the lid have a handle?
No. The lid uses a simple one-piece design and sits directly over the barrel opening.

How deep is the lip?
Lip depth depends on size. The 30-gallon lid has a 2-inch lip, the 55-gallon has a 3-inch lip, and the 85-gallon has a 2 1/4-inch lip.

Can I use it as a deer feeder replacement lid?
Yes. Wildlife and deer feeders are one of the primary applications for these lids. Always verify your barrel diameter before ordering.

Can it be used outdoors?
Yes. The galvanized steel construction is specifically well suited to outdoor applications.

Will galvanized steel ever rust?
Galvanizing significantly improves corrosion resistance, but no steel product should be represented as absolutely incapable of corrosion. Scratches, chemicals, environmental exposure, and years of use can eventually affect the galvanized coating.

Can I use it on a trash or storage barrel?
Yes, provided the dimensions of your barrel are compatible with the selected lid.

Replace the Plastic. Protect What's Inside.

A barrel lid doesn't need to be complicated. It needs to be strong, properly sized, weather resistant, and built to last.

Whether you're covering a deer feeder, wildlife feeder, feed barrel, storage barrel, trash barrel, or general-purpose outdoor drum, the Elusive Wildlife Heavy-Duty Galvanized Steel Lid gives you a straightforward steel solution built for demanding outdoor use.

Choose your barrel size below and measure your barrel before ordering to ensure the proper fit.