Dry Soda Lookout
Closed — This is an active fire lookout staffed seasonally and is not available for public camping or rental.
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.
Malheur Falls Post Fire Hazards Closure
Prohibitions1. Entering into or being upon an area closed for the protection of public health and safety. 36 CFR § 261.53(e).2. Being on a National Forest System Road. 36 CFR § 261.54(c) and (e).
14 Day Stay Limit
Prohibition of Camping on the Umatilla, Wallowa-Whitman, and Malheur National Forests for a period longer than 14 days within any 30-day period. 36 CFR § 261.58(a)
About
Dry Soda Lookout stands as a historic fire detection facility in the Malheur National Forest of eastern Oregon's Blue Mountains. Built as a vintage USFS 60-foot CT-2 wooden tower with a 14x14-foot L-4 hip roof cab and wooden catwalk, the structure remains in good condition and includes a rappelling platform at the 45-foot level. The lookout is staffed by Forest Service personnel for 4-5 months each year during fire season to monitor the forest for smoke and fire activity. Unlike other lookouts in the Malheur National Forest such as Fall Mountain Lookout, Dry Soda is not available for public rental or overnight use. It functions solely as an active fire detection station. The lookout is accessed via US 395 north from Seneca for 7 miles, then Forest Road 3925 for 9 miles. The site has no developed camping facilities, no potable water, and a vault toilet. No fees are charged as this is not a designated public recreation site.
Directions
From Seneca: Take US 395 north for 7 miles, turn right on Forest Road 3925 for 9 miles.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 575-3000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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