Buck Mountain
Available for overnight rental through Recreation.gov. The lookout accommodates up to four people. Guests should expect primitive conditions with variable mountain weather including potential snow from fall through spring.
Flood Watch issued August 29 at 10:19PM MST until September 1 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Apache, Coconino, Navajo, Yavapai and northern Gila counties. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Raging killer currents will be possible in side canyons and narrow slot canyons. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected across much of central and northern Arizona on Sunday and Monday, including the overnight hours Sunday night. These storms will have the potential to produce heavy rainfall, which could lead to flash flooding. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 29 at 5:22PM MST until August 30 at 12:15AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Coconino County in north central Arizona...the Colorado River near mile marker 62. * Until 1215 AM MST /115 AM MDT/ Tonight. * At 522 PM MST /622 PM MDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms that produced heavy rain earlier southwest of Cameron have resulted in a flash flood along the Little Colorado River west of Cameron. Between 1 and 2 inches were estimate by radar earlier in the afternoon. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. The flood wave is expected to reach the Colorado River between 10 PM and 1 AM. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain from thunderstorms earlier. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding along the Little Colorado River west of Cameron. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Little Colorado River Navajo Tribal Park. This includes the following highways... the Colorado River near mile marker 62. State Route 64 between mile markers 281 and 284. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... Blue Water Base Camp, Old Fish Camp Site, Above LCR Camp Site and Below LCR Camp Site. This includes the following swimming holes... Blue Water Base Camp. This includes the following Little Colorado River west of Cameron.
West Sedona Camping and Campfire Restrictions
Year-round camping and campfire restrictions are in effect for the area west of Sedona except within designated camping areas.
About
Buck Mountain Lookout is a rare surviving CT-2 design fire lookout tower in the Coconino National Forest, originally constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The structure consists of a 30-foot tall wooden x-brace tower topped with a 14x14-foot live-in cab and catwalk, representing one of the best examples of this tower type in the Southwestern Region. The tower is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Restored by HistoriCorps for public use, the lookout now serves as a unique overnight rental accommodation offering panoramic forest views from its elevated cab. The facility accommodates up to four people and provides a rare opportunity to experience the backcountry of northern Arizona from a historic vantage point. Guests should be prepared for primitive conditions and changeable mountain weather, including cold nights, thunderstorms, and potential snow from fall through spring. The remote location and elevated structure make this a distinctive stay for those seeking a historic backcountry experience.
Directions
From I-17, take the Stoneman Lake Exit (Exit 306). Drive east on Forest Road 213 for approximately 6.3 miles. At the T-intersection, turn left to stay on FR 213. Continue for about 2 miles, then turn left on FR 665, followed by an immediate right onto FR 213A.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 527-3600 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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