About Snow Camp Lookout
Snow Camp Lookout sits at the peak of Snow Camp Mountain at an elevation of 4,223 feet, offering guests spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding area. The fire lookout is the most recent of three structures built atop Snow Camp Mountain. The structures onsite were used as fire lookouts and an Aircraft Warning System station during World War II. The original cabin was destroyed in the 2002 Biscuit Fire, a massive blaze that burned more than a half-million acres in Oregon and California, but was reconstructed just two years later. Today the lookout offers a unique lodging experience for guests seeking a bit of solitude and relaxation. Although the cabin offers some basic amenities, guests must bring a few of their own supplies to ensure an enjoyable stay. Hiking, mountain biking, stargazing, and wildlife viewing are popular among guests to this lookout. An important component of the…
- Fees: - $65/night
- Season: Mid June (generally) – Late September (generally)
- Managed by: Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, FS
- Where: 13 mi east of Pistol River, OR · 42.344, -124.165
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: None.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Camp Lookout | Horse | at camp | 0.7 mi |
| Snow Camp | Horse | 0.2 mi | 8.1 mi |
| Chetco River | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 20.0 mi |
| Panther Lake | ATV road | 0.4 mi | 8.3 mi |
| Panther Lake | Horse | 0.7 mi | 1.1 mi |
| Windy Valley | Horse | 1.1 mi | 0.4 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: 20.4 mi
Propane: 21 mi