About Green Ridge Lookout
Green Ridge Lookout is perched on a ridge more than 2,000 feet above the Metolius River. It offers guests a unique lodging experience in Deschutes National Forest. The lookout, a 20-foot tall fire lookout with unmatched views of Mt. Jefferson and the Metolius River basin, was built in the 1960s. Green Ridge Lookout is available for rent early May - June and mid September - mid November. During the summer months, the lookout is staffed with Forest Service volunteers who help with forest fire detection. Fishing and hiking top the list of recreational activities in the area. For anglers, the Metolius River offers a stunning setting for fly-fishing. Its clear, cold waters support rainbow trout, whitefish, bull trout and kokanee salmon. For day hikers and backpackers, the area offers a wide variety of scenic terrain, ranging from riverside trails to routes through subalpine forests. Several…
- Season: Mid-April – Mid-June
- Managed by: Deschutes National Forest, FS
- Where: 6 mi north of Camp Sherman, OR · 44.53389, -121.60861
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: Nov–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Ridge_Lookout | ATV road | at camp | 0.3 mi |
| Green Ridge | Horse | 0.1 mi | 12.2 mi |
| Green Ridge Lookout | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 2.8 mi |
| East Metolius River Trail | Hiking | 0.8 mi | 9.8 mi |
| West Metolius River Trail | Hiking | 1.0 mi | 8.5 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 shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 17.5 mi
Water fill-up: 24.9 mi
Propane: 5.4 mi
Camps nearby
- Allen Springs Campground 1 mi
- Pioneer Ford Campground 1.3 mi
- Lower Bridge Campground 1.7 mi
- Lower Canyon Creek Campground 2.8 mi
- Candle Creek Campground 3.1 mi
- Smiling River Campground 3.2 mi