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Bear Basin Lookout And Cabin
12 mi east of Gasquet, CA · Verizon 5G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G
About Bear Basin Lookout And Cabin
On a high, narrow mountain ridge at 5,280 feet, Bear Basin Lookout and Pierson Cabin offer visitors an awe-inspiring experience and a quiet haven away from crowds. Excellent views of the Siskiyou Wilderness to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west are why visitors love staying in the heart of the Six Rivers National Forest of northern California. The current lookout building was previously situated at Camp Six, where it was used to spot forest fires. That structure was moved from Camp Six to Bear Basin Butte in 1996. The original Bear Basin Butte lookout existed in the 1930s. During the summer and early fall months (July 1 - September 30), the rental includes both the lookout tower and a modern 1930s-style cabin built in the 1990s. This is a remote location. Access to the cabin is variable and the road is not maintained for winter use. High-clearance, four-wheel drive vehicles are…
- Fees: Reservations must be made at least 3 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance. The lookout and cabin, rented as…
- Managed by: Six Rivers National Forest, FS
- Where: 12 mi east of Gasquet, CA · 41.80917, -123.74
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Feb–Mar and Dec.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Lake | Horse | 1.3 mi | 6.4 mi |
| Doe Flat | Horse | 1.8 mi | 1.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 5G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 17.8 mi
Water fill-up: 17.8 mi
Camps nearby
- Trout Camp 4.9 mi
- Siskiyou Wilderness 5.8 mi
- Patrick Creek Campground 7.3 mi
- Dispersed spot · 11 mi S of Takilma 7.7 mi
- Grassy Flat Campground 8.8 mi
- Smith River National Recreation Area 8.9 mi