Clearwater Lookout Cabin
Open year-round. Vehicle access available mid-June through late October; winter access requires skiing or snowmobiling 6.5 miles from Rose Springs Sno-Park. Reservations via Recreation.gov. Contact Pomeroy Ranger District three business days before arrival for cabin combination.
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. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
About
Clearwater Lookout Cabin sits at 5,600 feet in the Umatilla National Forest, about 25 miles south of Pomeroy, Washington. Built in 1935, this single-story wood-frame cabin rests at the base of the historic Clearwater Lookout Tower, a 94-foot steel structure erected by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1933. The rugged Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness unfolds in every direction, with mountain slopes covered in bunchgrass, lodgepole pine, and subalpine fir. The cabin is divided into a kitchen and bedroom, furnished with four extra-long single beds. Propane powers the heater, lights, refrigerator, and stove/oven. Basic cookware, dishes, and utensils are provided, though guests should bring their own bedding, flashlights, and dish soap. There is no potable water on site, so visitors must pack in all water needed for drinking, cooking, and washing. A vault toilet is located nearby, and an outdoor firepit and picnic table are available. Mouse poison is present, so monitor children and pets closely. Vehicle access runs from mid-June through late October, weather permitting. In winter, guests park at Rose Springs Sno-Park (Washington Sno-Park permit required) and travel 6.5 miles by cross-country skis, snowshoes, or snowmobile on a beginner-to-intermediate trail. Wildlife sightings may include Rocky Mountain elk, bighorn sheep, mule and white-tailed deer, black bears, and cougars.
Directions
From Pomeroy, take 15th Street south (becomes Peola Road) for approximately 16 miles to the forest boundary where the road turns to gravel. Continue on Forest Service Road 40 for about 7 miles to Clearwater Junction. The cabin is to the right at the base of Clearwater Lookout Tower. Park beside the cabin but not on the concrete helipad.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (509) 843-1891 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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