Acker Rock Lookout
Closed — Closed for the season from January 1 through June 30. Generally available for reservations August 1 through November 15, weather permitting. Not rented during winter months due to wind and snow weight restrictions.
Air Stagnation Advisory issued December 29 at 2:25PM PST until December 31 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...Air quality is likely to worsen through Wednesday afternoon. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will trap pollutants. * WHERE...Valley areas, both west of the Cascades in Jackson, Josephine and Douglas counties, and east of the Cascades in Klamath and Lake counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order.
Umpqua National Forest Ranger Stations Holiday Closures
All Umpqua National Forest Offices will be closed on December 24 and December 25, 2025 and January 1, 2026.Umpqua National Forest Headquarters in Roseburg will be closed December 25 and December 26, 2025.
Forest Road Closures and Delays
Expect DelaysOn the Cottage Grove Ranger District, Herman Creek Bridge repair and work on National Forest Service Road 1700-623 is occurring. One lane will remain open, expect delays. Drive with caution in the area as staff may also be working under the bridge.
Trail Closures or Alerts
Dread and Terror section of the North Umpqua TrailLocated approximately 1.75 miles upriver from the start of the Dread and Terror section of the North Umpqua Trail (from the Umpqua Hot Springs Trailhead) a boulder has severely damaged the bridge
Order No. 06-15-03-24-03 - Hot Springs Regulations
PROHIBITIONS, in the area marked in the map or Exhibit A.1.Being in the area after sundown and before sunrise. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(l).2.Camping. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(e).3.Parking or leaving a vehicle in violation of posted instructions. 36 C.F.R § 261.58(g).
Order No. 06-15-25-01 - Stay Limit of 14 Days
Camping within a five-mile radius for longer than 14 days and staying longer than 28 calendar days in a given year is prohibited.
From Recreation.gov
**Attention Guests** - The refrigerator at Acker Rock Lookout is currently down. Please plan alternate ways to store food that needs to be kept cold. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
About
Perched atop the edge of a rocky cliff in the Tiller Ranger District of Umpqua National Forest, Acker Rock Lookout offers visitors a unique lodging experience with spectacular panoramic views of the South Umpqua watershed in southwest Oregon. This 12x12-foot one-room lookout was placed on the rocky cliff via helicopter in the 1960s and remains in active fire detection use today. Before airplane surveillance, more than a dozen lookouts existed on the Tiller Ranger District; today only Acker Rock and Pickett Butte remain. The lookout sits on a magnificent rock formation with sheer cliffs dropping several hundred feet on the west and south sides. Panoramic views include landmarks on the Rogue-Umpqua Divide, and on clear days guests can see mountains on the Willamette, Rogue, and Deschutes River watersheds, as well as the Crater Lake Rim. The setting is ideal for hiking, birding, and wildlife viewing amid unique volcanic and sedimentary rock outcroppings and dense conifer forests. Access requires a moderately steep 0.4-mile hike along a forested trail from the trailhead. The access road has a locked gate that guests can access with their reservation. The lookout includes basic amenities but guests must pack in their own supplies. Nearby recreation includes the 172-mile Rogue-Umpqua National Scenic Byway and over 100 miles of trail in the Rogue Umpqua Divide Wilderness.
Directions
From Canyonville take West 1st Street and turn onto SE 3rd St/OR-227. Continue approximately 23 miles to Tiller. From Tiller, travel northeast on Douglas County Road 46 which becomes South Umpqua/Forest Service Road 28 for 18.5 miles to Buckeye Creek/Forest Service Road 29. Follow FSR 29 for 7 miles to the junction with FSR 2838. Turn left onto FSR 2838 for 1.5 miles to FSR 2838-950. Follow FSR 2838-950 for 1.5 miles to the trailhead. Acker Rock Trail 1585 is 0.4 mile with a moderate to steep hike to the lookout. High clearance all-terrain vehicles recommended. Note: FSR 2838-950 has a locked gate accessible with reservation.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 825-3100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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