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Fall Mountain Lookout - Oregon

Malheur National Forest

As the afternoon slides into evening, gaze across the valley from your perch on the Fall Mountain Lookout. Watch as flashes of lightning cut jagged white lines through the dusky light. As quickly as it appears, the summer heat storm rolls away and the setting sun peaks beneath a blanket of clouds in a blaze of gold and orange. The next morning stand in the same spot and search the distance for any tails of smoke curling up between the timbers. Welcome to the life of a lookout.

Larger photos of Fall Mountain Lookout and Vicinity

Price & Capacity

$40 per night per group, with a maximum of two occupants. Fees are used directly for the maintenance and preservation of the lookout.

There is no additional room for tent camping.

Reservations

www.RECREATION.gov

1-877-444-6777

Malheur National Forest
PO Box 909, 431 Patterson Bridge Road
John Day, OR 97845
541-575-3000

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Availability

Fall Mountain Lookout is available for rent May 15 through November 15.

-- The maximum length stay is fourteen consecutive days. --

History

Fall Mountain Lookout was built in 1933. The cab of the lookout remains in near-original condition, though the wooden legs of the tower have been replaced.

Description

This rustic one-room cabin, with windows all around and shutters that prop up to provide shade, is atop an 18-foot tower with a wooden catwalk. Unlike most lookouts, Fall Mountain Lookout is wired for electricity and is equipped with electric lights, heating, cook stove and refrigerator. It is furnished with a futon bed.

There is no water available on site; visitors must bring plenty of water for drinking, cooking and washing. A primitive toilet is located near the lookout.

Area Attractions & Activities

Enjoy a full 360 degree view that includes the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness and the towns of Seneca and Mt.Vernon (in the distance). The lookout is located approximately 14 miles from the town of John Day, Oregon. Stunning sunrises and sunsets bracket the days. On clear nights gaze at the spectacular stars carpeting the black dome above. Experience an exciting and phenomenal light show provided by a summer thunder and lightning storm (but keep safety in mind at all times).

Strawberry Mountain Wilderness and 100-plus miles of hiking trails, or trout fishing on High Lake, are just a half hour drive away.

Amenities

Electricity
Electric Lights
Refrigerator
Heater
Cook Stove
Primitive Toilet

There is no additional room for tent camping.

Pets

Pets are welcome.

Smoking

No smoking.

Directions

From John Day, travel approximately 11 miles south on Highway 395 to Forest Service Road (FSR) 3920. Follow FSR 3920 to the junction with FSR 4920, turn right on FSR 4920 and travel less than .25 mile and turn right onto FSR 492067. Follow FSR 492067 approximately 1 mile to the lookout.

Weather conditions and snow may delay opening of the road to the lookout beyond the planned opening date and may force early closure of the road prior to the planned closing date.

USDA Forest Service - Pacific Northwest Region
Last Modified: Tuesday, 27 November 2007 at 15:58:50 EST