Devils Peak Lookout
Permanently closed to public entry due to safety hazards. The lookout structure is not maintained and entry is prohibited. The hiking trail to Devils Peak summit remains open.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 28 at 10:50PM PDT until October 28 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Little to no accumulating snow expected with decreasing shower activity. The Winter Weather Advisory will be allowed to expire.
Sportsman's Park Fire & Occupancy Restrictions
This Forest Order prohibits 1) Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire and 2) Camping on the Mt. Hood National Forest, Barlow Ranger District; T4S, R11E, Multiple Sections - Sportsman's Park Wildland Urban Interface Zone.
Gordon Creek Watershed Restrictions
This Order prohibits 1) Using a motor vehicle on Forest development roads, except Forest Road 15, which is also known as Larch Mt Road, 2) Using a motor vehicle on Forest development trails, 3) Possessing or using a motor vehicle off Forest development roads, and 4) Camping within the Gordon Creek…
About
Devils Peak Lookout is a historic fire lookout tower perched at 5,045 feet elevation atop Devils Peak, the highest point in the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness within Mount Hood National Forest. The current L-4 cab with catwalk on a 10-foot treated timber tower was constructed in 1952, replacing earlier structures dating back to 1924. The lookout has been out of service as an active fire lookout for over 25 years and is now permanently closed to public entry due to structural safety hazards. The Forest Service does not maintain the structure for public use and explicitly prohibits entry. Despite the closure, the trail to Devils Peak remains open for hiking. The 4-mile hike to the summit gains approximately 3,200 feet in elevation. From the rock outcrops near the lookout, hikers can enjoy views of Mount Hood, Mount Adams, Mount Jefferson, and the Salmon River canyon, though trees have grown to obscure some western views.
Directions
From Sandy, OR, take Highway 26 east about 30 miles to Rhododendron. Turn right onto FR 2610/Still Creek Road. Follow for about 5 miles to the trailhead on the right.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (503) 668-1700 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| USFS Devils Peak Lookout Page |
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