About Flag Point Lookout
Surrounded by [Badger Creek Wilderness](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mthood/recarea/?recid=79434), Flag Point Lookout has some of the most scenic views around, boasting a spectacular panorama view of snow-covered treetops, alpine lakes and rugged Cascade peaks. It offers a unique, remote winter camping experience and also provides access to a variety of recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing, as well as winter sports. Staffed as a fire lookout during the summer from June 1 through October 31, Flag Point plays a key role in the detection of fires on the Barlow Ranger District and adjoining lands. The cabin is atop a 40-foot tower and is surrounded by a wooden catwalk. The 14 ft. x 14 ft. room is furnished with a small bed, a wood stove for heating, and a table and chairs. It has a propane cook stove and solar-powered lights. **There is no water…
- Fees: **Overnight use**: $50/night **Day use**: $5 day use fee. Recreation passes required at [Billy Bob…
- Season: November 1 – May 31
- Managed by: USFS - Mt. Hood National Forest
- Where: 11 mi northwest of Pine Hollow, OR · 45.31778, -121.46529
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: Jul–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Good to know
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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.Stargazing nearby: Cottonwood Canyon State Park (Dark Sky Park), 42 mi.
Camps nearby
- Fifteenmile Campground 2.3 mi
- Small campsite 4 mi
- Badger Lake Campground 4.5 mi
- Stone Oven Campsite 4.6 mi
- Bonney Crossing Campground 5.5 mi
- Pebble Ford Campground/Day Use 5.7 mi