About Fairview Peak Lookout
"Fairview" is something of a misnomer, as the 53-foot tall Fairview Peak Lookout Tower sports an awe-inspiring 360 degree view with a vista unlike any west of the Cascade Range. On a clear day, visitors can see north to Mount Hood, south to Crater Lake and Mount McLoughlin, and east to many prominent peaks in the Cascade Range. The 15' x 15' one-room cabin is furnished with a futon, a table with chairs, a propane heater, a cook stove, an oven and a small refrigerator. No cooking utensils are provided). Near the tower is a fire ring as well as a vault toilet. There is no water on site; visitors must bring plenty for drinking, cooking, and washing. There is no electricity. - **Availability:** Fairview Peak Lookout Tower will be used as an active fire lookout in summer 2022 and will be unavailable for reservation. It is unknown at this time when the tower will reopen for public use. -…
- Managed by: USFS - Umpqua National Forest
- Where: 14 mi southwest of Oakridge, OR · 43.58781, -122.65291
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utopian | ATV road | 0.4 mi | 3.1 mi |
| Bohemia Mountain | Hiking | 0.4 mi | 0.8 mi |
| Musick Gs | ATV road | 0.7 mi | |
| Champion Sluice | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.9 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Fairview Creek | Hiking | 0.9 mi | 3.2 mi |
| Hardscrabble Ridge | Hiking | 1.3 mi | 2.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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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: 23.8 mi
Propane: 24.1 mi
Camps nearby
- Musick Guard Station 0.7 mi
- Mineral Camp Campground 3 mi
- Crawfish Lake Shelter 3.6 mi
- Mayflower Shelter Forest Camp 3.6 mi
- Twin Rocks Shelter 3.7 mi
- Hobo Camp Campground 4.1 mi