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.
Red Flag Warning issued June 30 at 12:19PM MST until June 30 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...Critical fire weather conditions expected. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and relative humidity 7 to 18 percent. * WHERE...East and southeast of Flagstaff, stretching along the Mogollon Rim and White Mountains, as well as northward into the Little Colorado River Valley. This includes portions of the Apache-Sitgreaves and Coconino National Forests. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires. Fires will have the potential to exhibit extreme fire behavior. Elevated potential for new fire starts.
Red Flag Warning issued June 29 at 6:45PM MST until June 29 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ TO 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...Critical Fire Weather conditions will subside this evening as winds speeds decrease. The Red Flag Warning for Monday will expire at 7 PM MST. These conditions redevelop by late Tuesday morning, with Critical Fire Weather conditions developing for much of Tuesday in the same area, Expect southwest winds 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph, along with minimum relative humidity values from 6 to 20 percent. * WHERE...East and southeast of Flagstaff, stretching along the Mogollon Rim and White Mountains, as well as northward into the Little Colorado River Valley. This includes portions of the Apache-Sitgreaves and Coconino National Forests. * WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ to 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires. Fires will have the potential to exhibit extreme fire behavior. Elevated potential for new fire starts.
STAGE 2 - Temporary Road Restrictions for Fire Danger
In association with Stage 2 Fire Restrictions, specific forest roads in the area of the San Francisco Peaks, Marshall Lake, and Pumphouse Wash are closed to motorized vehicles.
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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