Flagtail Lookout
Flagtail Lookout is an active fire lookout tower and is NOT open for public camping or overnight stays. It is staffed by the Forest Service during fire season and is not a recreation site.
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
Flagtail Lookout sits atop Flagtail Mountain at 6,585 feet elevation in the remote Blue Mountains of eastern Oregon, within the Malheur National Forest in Grant County. The original 20-foot round timber tower with an L-4 cab was constructed in 1934, and a 55-foot treated timber tower with house was erected in 1966. This is an operational fire lookout tower staffed by the Forest Service during the summer fire season, typically 4-5 months per year. It is one of approximately 14 lookouts operated by the Malheur National Forest for fire detection and monitoring. Unlike some other Forest Service lookouts that have been converted to public rentals, Flagtail Lookout is classified as a "future use not existing recreation site" and is NOT currently available for public camping or overnight accommodation. Visitors seeking a lookout rental experience in Malheur National Forest should consider Fall Mountain Lookout, which is available May through October via Recreation.gov.
Directions
From Seneca, travel north on US 395 for 7.5 miles. Turn left on County Road 63, then turn onto FS Road 6300-577. Stay right on FS Road 6300-594 to the end of the road at Flagtail Lookout.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| 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 | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Malheur NF Camping & Cabins |
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