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.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 20 at 2:57PM MST until July 20 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The Dragon Bravo in... Coconino County in north central Arizona...This includes the Colorado River between river miles 36 and 61. * Until 600 PM MST /700 PM MDT/. * At 257 PM MST /357 PM MDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Dragon Bravo. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Dragon Bravo. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Dragon Bravo. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Point Imperial Picnic Area, Saddle Mountain Overlook, Roosevelt Point Overlook, LCR Confluence Overlook, Saddle Mountain Wilderness, Triple Alcoves, Point Hansbrough, Royal Arches, Bert Loper's Boat, Anasazi Foot Bridge, Kwagunt Valley, Malgosa Canyon, Awatubi Canyon, Vista Encantada and Sixtymile Canyon. This includes the Colorado River between river miles 36 and 61. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... Tatahatso Wash Camp Site, Tatahatso Camp Site, Above Martha's Camp Site, Martha's Camp Site, Redbud Alcove Camp Site, MCD Site Camp Site, Upper Buck Farm Camp Site, Buck Farm Camp Site, Below Buck Farm Camp Site, Loper's Boat Camp Site, Royal Arches Camp Site, Anasazi Bridge Camp Site, Lower Anasazi Camp Site, President Harding Camp Site, Eminence Camp Site, Above Willie Taylor Camp Site, Willie Taylor Camp Site, Triple Alcoves Camp Site, Duck N Quack Camp Site, Upper Saddle Camp Site, Lower Saddle Camp Site, Dinosaur Camp Site, Little Nankoweap Camp Site, Upper Nankoweap Camp Site, Main Nankoweap Camp Site, Lower Nankoweap Camp Site, Kwagunt Marsh Camp Site, Kwagunt Camp Site, Below Kwagunt Camp Site, Malgosa Camp Site, Opposite Malgosa Camp Site, Awatubi Camp Site, Below Awatubi Left Camp Site, Below Awatubi Right Camp Site, 60 Mile Ledge Camp Site and Old Fish Camp Site. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... "Crash Canyon", Clear Creek, Awatubi Canyon, Nankoweap Canyon, Nankoweap Creek, "Redbud Alcove", Saddle Canyon, Lava Canyon, Malgosa Canyon, Kwagunt Creek, Bekihatso Wash, Sixtymile Creek, Shinumo Wash, 60- Mile Canyon, North Canyon, Bright Angel Creek, Tatahoysa Wash, Nautiloid Canyon, Carbon Creek, Little Nankoweap Creek, Colorado River, Buck Farm Canyon, South Canyon, "Bert's Canyon", Little Colorado River and Tatahatso Wash.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 20 at 2:11PM MST until July 20 at 6:15PM 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... * Until 615 PM MST. * At 211 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, normally dry washes, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Mainly rural areas of Coconino County. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Jacks Canyon, Willow Creek and Clear Creek.
Flood Watch issued July 20 at 12:38PM MST until July 21 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, northeast, and west central Arizona, including the following areas, in east central Arizona, Northern Gila County. In north central Arizona, Black Mesa Area, Coconino Plateau, Eastern Mogollon Rim, Grand Canyon Country, Kaibab Plateau, Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County, Marble and Glen Canyons, Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward, Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264 and Western Mogollon Rim. In northeast Arizona, Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County, Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County and White Mountains. In west central Arizona, Yavapai County Mountains. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday 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... - Deep monsoon moisture in place across northern Arizona will lead to storms capable of producing rainfall in excess of 2 inches per hour, resulting in an enhanced risk of flash flooding. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
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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