Little Mt. Hoffman Lookout
Currently closed for the season. Opens in July and operates through mid-October, weather permitting. Reservations are required and available via Recreation.gov up to 180 days in advance. Lock combination must be obtained from the McCloud Ranger Station before arrival.
Fire Weather Watch issued August 29 at 1:33PM PDT until August 31 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...In California...The Scott Valley in Fire weather zone 280, Fire weather zone 281, Fire weather zone 284 excepting the southeast portion of the zone, and Fire weather zone 285. In Oregon...Fire weather zone 624, excepting the Highway 97 corridor from Modoc Point to Chemult. * WIND...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph in the Scott Valley, and 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the Shasta Valley. Elsewhere, southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 9 to 15 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
National Forest System Roads
Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
About
Little Mt. Hoffman Lookout is one of the few remaining historic fire lookouts in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest and is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in the 1920s and used by the Forest Service until 1978, it has been restored and made available for overnight rental. The lookout sits atop a cinder cone on the flanks of Medicine Lake Highland, California's largest identified volcano. The 14x14 cabin is equipped with a wood stove, two cots, storage cabinets, a dining table, and basic supplies including a shovel, bucket, and fire extinguisher. Outside you'll find a vault toilet, picnic table, and BBQ pit. There is no potable water, electricity, or cooking facilities, so visitors must bring all drinking water, food, bedding, and cooking equipment. The panoramic 360-degree view from 7,309 feet is spectacular, taking in Mt. Shasta, Mt. Lassen, Mt. McLoughlin, the Tulelake Basin, Fall River Valley, and the Medicine Lake Highlands. The last 4 miles of access road are unpaved and unsuitable for RVs or trailers.
Directions
From McCloud, take CA 89 East for 16.5 miles and turn left on Harris Spring Road/Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway. Follow for 27.6 miles, then turn right on Forest Road 44N05 for 0.6 miles and continue on Forest Road 43N77 for 4 miles to the lookout. The last 4 miles are unpaved and not recommended for RVs or vehicles pulling trailers.
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 | $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 964-2184 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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