About Acorn Woman Peak Lookout
Acorn Woman Peak Lookout was constructed in 1942. It is an L-4 style cabin, and is on the National Historic Site Registry. The lookout is surrounded by glass windows on all sides, providing visitors with an unparalleled view of the steep drop-offs and breath-taking views of the rugged Siskiyou Mountains. This historic lookout is available for rent during the snow-free season with a maximum length of stay being 5 consecutive nights. Guests must bring most of their own amenities. The lookout is also a prime spot for nature and scenic photography due to the stunning vistas provided. For visitors interested in astronomy, stargazing is a popular activity on clear nights. The 14 x 14 foot one room cabin is designed to house only one or two people, and offers a primitive camping experience. The room is equipped with a small wooden table, and the center of the building has a working Osborne…
- Managed by: Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
- Where: 11 mi south of Ruch, OR · 42.06968, -123.01188
Things to do:
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: Dec–Mar.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 2010000 | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 11.5 mi |
| FR 2010340 | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 0.6 mi |
| Little Grayback Trail | Horse, Dirt bike | 0.7 mi | 4.0 mi |
| Mule Creek | Horse | 1.2 mi | 3.8 mi |
| Charlie Buck/Baldy Peak | Horse | 1.3 mi | 2.9 mi |
| Little Acorn Woman | Hiking | 1.7 mi | 1.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 17.2 mi
Propane: 16.8 mi