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Clearwater Lookout Cabin
19 mi south of Pomeroy, WA · AT&T 4G
About Clearwater Lookout Cabin
Clearwater Lookout Cabin is a single story, wood frame structure constructed in 1935. It is tucked at the base of the Clearwater Lookout tower, a 94-foot steel tower constructed by the Civil Conservation Corps in 1933. Through the years, the tower has been used as a landmark by the public and employees of the Forest Service. The tower is no longer manned during fire season, but it is used on occasion during extreme fire conditions. The tower is closed to public access, but the rental cabin is open year-round. The cabin is located about 25 miles south of Pomeroy, Washington in the Umatilla National Forest. Access by car is from June 1 to October 31 weather permitting. In winter, access is limited to cross country skis, snowshoes or snowmobile. Horseback riding and hiking trails can be accessed from the cabin. During spring and summer, guests can enjoy a short and scenic drive along the…
- Fees: With a maximum of ten people, it is $60 per night from May 1 through September 30 and $75 per night from October 1 through April 30. Fees…
- Season: Year Round
- Managed by: Umatilla National Forest, FS
- Where: 19 mi south of Pomeroy, WA · 46.20304, -117.57493
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–Aug (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Lookout | ATV road | at camp | 0.2 mi |
| North/South ATV | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.1 mi | 14.5 mi |
| Lick ATV | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.2 mi | 1.1 mi |
| Upper Sheep Creek Road | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 0.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 4G
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: 21.2 mi
Water fill-up: 21.2 mi
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