Morton Peak Lo
Day visits only. The overnight rental program at Morton Peak Lookout is no longer available. When staffed by volunteers, visitors may drive to the lookout; when unstaffed, the gate is locked and visitors must hike in.
Heat Advisory issued July 23 at 10:14AM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...High temperatures as hot as the 90s to low 100s, and low temperatures as warm as the 70s and lower 80s below 6500 feet through Sunday expected. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains and San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
Air Quality Alert issued July 22 at 5:41PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of ozone pollution. Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted air quality levels. * WHERE...in the South Coast Air Basin and Coachella Valley. Levels of ozone pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and air pollution transport. * WHEN...until 8 PM Monday. The highest ozone levels typically occur in the afternoon and early-evening hours. * IMPACTS... Ozone air pollution can cause serious health problems, including trouble breathing, asthma attacks, and lung damage. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.
Air Quality Alert issued July 22 at 5:40PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of ozone pollution. Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted air quality levels. * WHERE...in the South Coast Air Basin and Coachella Valley. Levels of ozone pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and air pollution transport. * WHEN...until 8 PM Monday. The highest ozone levels typically occur in the afternoon and early-evening hours. * IMPACTS... Ozone air pollution can cause serious health problems, including trouble breathing, asthma attacks, and lung damage. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.
About
Morton Peak Fire Lookout stands at 4,624 feet in the foothills below the San Bernardino Mountains, serving as an active fire detection station operated by volunteer observers. The original lookout was built in 1934 but destroyed in a 1959 wildfire. The current 14x14-foot CL-100 metal cab tower was constructed in 1960 and restored in 2001 by volunteers from the San Bernardino National Forest Association. When staffed, visitors can drive to the summit and tour the cab, which houses an Osborne Fire Finder used to pinpoint wildfire locations. When unstaffed or during fire emergencies, the access gate is locked and visitors must park below and hike 1.5 miles to the peak. The lookout provides sweeping views toward Highway 38, Forest Falls, and the fire-prone mountain terrain it monitors. This is a day-use facility only. The overnight rental program that previously allowed public stays at the lookout has been discontinued.
Directions
From Redlands/Mentone, take Highway 38 toward Forest Falls/Big Bear. Approximately 1.5 miles past Mill Creek Ranger Station, turn left onto Forest Service Road 1N12 (narrow dirt road; high clearance vehicle recommended). Continue 1.5 miles to the gate, then 1.5 miles further on Road 1S13 to the peak.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| 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 | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (909) 382-2882 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| USFS Morton Peak Fire Lookout |
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