Lake Of The Woods Lookout
Open for reservations from May through late October. Forest Road 3340 from Powers is currently impassable; use Forest Service Road 3336 instead. Contact the Gold Beach Ranger District before arrival to confirm road conditions and obtain the gate 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
Lake of the Woods Lookout sits at 3,419 feet elevation approximately 21 miles northeast of Gold Beach, Oregon in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. Originally a ground-level "ground house" on Barklow Mountain, the R6 flat-roofed cabin was helicoptered to its current location in 1974 and placed on an 8-foot tower with a surrounding catwalk. The lookout served as an active fire detection station from 1974 to 1996 before being converted to a rental cabin. The one-room cabin accommodates up to four people and is equipped with a double bed with mattress, table and two chairs, propane stove, propane and solar lighting, cleaning supplies, and fire extinguisher. A solar shower bag is provided but guests must supply all water. Outside, a picnic table and fire pit are available, along with a pit toilet. The surrounding ground is extremely rocky, making tent setup difficult. Guests should bring sleeping bags, cooking gear, dish soap, matches, toilet paper, garbage bags, a first aid kit, and an ample water supply for drinking, cooking, and washing. Access requires navigating narrow gravel forest roads. Forest Road 3340 from Powers is currently impassable; use Forest Service Road 3336 as an alternative. Contact the Gold Beach Ranger District at 541-247-3600 before arrival to confirm road conditions and obtain the gate combination.
Directions
From Gold Beach, Oregon, turn east off US Highway 101 onto County Road 595 (Jerry's Flat Road). Travel east as County Road 595 becomes Forest Road 33. At approximately 10-11 miles, turn left onto Forest Road 3310, cross the bridge, and continue about 10-14 miles. Stay right at the fork onto Forest Road 3340 for approximately 5-8 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 141 at the 5-road junction (look for the gate). The lookout is 0.75 mile up FR 141 spur. Roads are narrow, rough gravel; travel time from Gold Beach is approximately 1.5 hours.
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 | $65 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 247-3600 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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