Location: Approximately 14 miles southwest of John Day at an elevation of 5,949 feet.
Considerations: The winter shutters have been removed, giving a full 360 degree view of the surrounding valleys and the south side of the Strawberry Mountains. Looking to the north you can see the town of Mt. Vernon and looking to the south you can see the town of Seneca.
Access: From John Day travel approximately 10 miles south on Highway 395 to Forest Service Road 3920. Follow the 3920 road to the junction with Forest Service Road 4920, turn right travel less than ¼ mile and turn right onto Forest Service Road 4920607. Follow Forest Service Road 4920607 about one mile to the lookout.
Availability: Spring and Summer
Attractions: Great sunsets and sunrises. On clear nights spectacular view of the stars, and should one be lucky enough you may even have the opportunity to experience a phenomenal light show provided by a summer thunder/lightning storm.
Accommodations: This facility is a 14 X 14 foot cabin atop a 25-foot tower. This facility is currently the only electric recreational rental available, with an electric cook stove, electric refrigerator, electric heater, and electric lights. There is a futon for a bed that sleeps two comfortably. There is NO water and NO indoor restroom. A vault toilet is located in close proximity of the lookout.
Photo taken mid-summer 2003 of Fall Mountain Lookout