About Indian Ridge Lookout
The Indian Ridge Lookout sits at an elevation of 5,405 feet in the Willamette National Forest. Built in 1958, the lookout was used for firefighting by Forest Service personnel until 1973. The lookout is still staffed occasionally during emergencies. The lookout is accessible by car, although the access road is rocky. Guests must be prepared to climb steep, narrow steps up the 30-foot tower to access the lookout's cabin. The accommodations are primitive, so guests should be prepared to pack in most of their own supplies and gear. From the lookout's perch above the tree line and far away from city lights, guests can enjoy spectacular night skies and star gazing. An unmaintained trail on the ridge meanders through alpine trees and beargrass, allowing hikers to explore the mountaintop. The French Pete Trail Area in the Three Sisters Wilderness offers several miles of hiking. Cougar…
- Managed by: Willamette National Forest, FS
- Where: 21 mi northeast of Oakridge, OR · 44.00521, -122.25537
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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: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 1980248 | ATV road | at camp | 0.3 mi |
| Indian Ridge | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 3.3 mi |
| Indian Ridge | Horse | 0.1 mi | 4.6 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: 12.1 mi
Propane: 18.6 mi
Camps nearby
- French Pete Campground 3.5 mi
- Hard Rock Campground 3.5 mi
- Cougar Crossing Campground 4.1 mi
- Red Diamond Campground 4.1 mi
- Sunnyside Campground 4.2 mi
- Cougar dispersed camping 4.2 mi