Fairview Peak Lookout
Closed for critical infrastructure repair. When operational, typically available mid-June through October. Reservations through Recreation.gov at $50/night for up to 4 people.
Fire Weather Watch issued July 20 at 12:40PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Abundant lightning on dry fuels will likely create new ignitions across the region. Any fires that develop could spread rapidly. Numerous new fire starts could overwhelm initial attack. * AFFECTED AREA...Areas in southern Oregon along and east of the Cascades, along the western foothills and slopes of the Cascades, and over the Siskiyous, including Fire Weather Zones 617...621...622...623...624 and 625. * THUNDERSTORMS...Moving roughly north to northeast around 15 to 20 mph. Storm mode will be mostly wet thunderstorms, but dry lightning strikes can occur outside of wet cores. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Isolated gusts up to 45 mph. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
About
Fairview Peak Lookout Tower stands 53 feet tall at 5,933 feet elevation in Umpqua National Forest, offering what many consider the finest panoramic views west of the Cascade crest. On clear days, visitors can see Mount Hood to the north, Crater Lake and Mount McLoughlin to the south, and numerous Cascade peaks to the east. The 15x15-foot one-room cabin is furnished with a futon, table and chairs, propane heater, cook stove, oven, and small refrigerator. No cooking utensils are provided. There is no potable water or electricity on site, so visitors must bring ample water for drinking, cooking, and washing. A vault toilet is available. Access requires navigating a steep, rocky final mile; high-clearance vehicles are strongly recommended. The lookout accommodates up to four guests and may serve as an active fire lookout during summer months. Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 6 p.m., and campfires are permitted in the developed fire pit when conditions allow.
Directions
From Cottage Grove, OR, travel east on Row River Road 2400 for 19 miles to Brice Creek Road 2470. Continue on Brice Creek Road for 12 miles to Noonday Road 2212. Turn right on Forest Road 2212 and travel 8.8 miles to Sharps Creek Road 2460. Keep left and travel on Sharps Creek Road 2460 for 1.1 miles to Fairview Lookout Road 2460-773. Turn right and follow for 1.2 miles to the end of the road. The last mile is steep, rocky, and rough; high-clearance vehicles strongly recommended.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 12ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 496-3532 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Community Posts
No posts yet. Be the first to share your experience!