Acorn Woman Peak Lookout
Currently closed for the season. The lookout typically opens in May and operates through September, depending on snow conditions. Reservations are made through Recreation.gov. Maximum stay is 5 consecutive nights.
Fire Weather Watch issued July 20 at 12:40PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Abundant lightning on dry fuels will likely create new ignitions across the region. Any fires that develop could spread rapidly. Numerous new fire starts could overwhelm initial attack. * AFFECTED AREA...Areas in southern Oregon along and east of the Cascades, along the western foothills and slopes of the Cascades, and over the Siskiyous, including Fire Weather Zones 617...621...622...623...624 and 625. * THUNDERSTORMS...Moving roughly north to northeast around 15 to 20 mph. Storm mode will be mostly wet thunderstorms, but dry lightning strikes can occur outside of wet cores. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Isolated gusts up to 45 mph. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 3:16PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Pollution Advisory for northern Jackson County...in effect until 2 PM PDT Wednesday. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. People at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems. For additional information...please visit the web site at https://oregonsmoke.org
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 1:18PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Pollution Advisory for northern Jackson County...in effect until 2 PM PDT Wednesday. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. People at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems. For additional information...please visit the web site at https://oregonsmoke.org
About
Acorn Woman Peak Lookout is a historic L-4 style fire lookout tower constructed in 1942, now listed on the National Historic Site Registry. The compact 14x14-foot cabin features glass windows on all sides, providing unobstructed 360-degree panoramas of the rugged Siskiyou Mountains. Views extend to the Red Buttes Wilderness, Acorn Woman Lake, the Little Applegate Valley, Mt. McLoughlin, Wagner Butte, Dutchman Peak, and on exceptionally clear days, the rim of Crater Lake, Mt. Bailey, and Mt. Thielsen. The lookout operates as a primitive rental during the snow-free season, typically May through September depending on conditions. Inside, guests will find a small wooden table with a working Osborne Firefinder, plus basic supplies including a broom, mop, fire extinguisher, toilet paper, and maps. A vault toilet and fire pit are located near the cabin. There is no potable water, electricity, or other utilities. Guests must bring all essentials: drinking water, camp stove, light source, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking gear, towels, dish soap, matches, and garbage bags for pack-out. The access road is steep and winding, unsuitable for passenger vehicles or large trucks. A locked gate controls access, with the combination provided upon reservation. Visitors should be aware of rattlesnakes, ticks, and poison oak in the area, and exercise caution near the steep cliff edges.
Directions
From Jacksonville, take Highway 238 west 8 miles to Ruch. Turn left on Upper Applegate Road and proceed 10.2 miles to Forest Road 20 (Beaver Creek Road). Turn left and go 4.1 miles to the junction of FR 20 and FR 2010 (Hanley Gulch Road). Turn right and go 5.1 miles to the junction of FR 2010 and FR 2010/350. Open the locked gate with the combination provided on your reservation, re-lock behind you, and continue 1 mile to the lookout.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $65 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 899-3800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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