Little Mt. Hoffman Lookout

We really enjoy stay over night here，will visit again.

We really enjoy stay over night here，will visit again.

What a gem! Our visit was short but we'll definitely plan to return to this mountain top perch. A much needed break from the rush of life to be able to sit outside watching the stars and the moonrise, enjoying the quiet and serenity. Woke before dawn so as to be sure and catch every moment of the rising sun, Mt. Shasta illuminated in the distance, rising just above the clouds. A morning walk of the labyrinth followed by breakfast enjoyed outside on the catwalk with the warm sun on our backs, it all made for a great way to welcome the day! Great to take time and read the guest book. Plenty of supplies were on hand, no reason not to leave this place sparkling for the next visitors. If we don't abuse it, they'll continue to let us use it! Thank you Forest Service for sharing these lookouts!

What a gem! Our visit was short but we'll definitely plan to return to this mountain top perch. A much needed break from the rush of life to be able to sit outside watching the stars and the moonrise, enjoying the quiet and serenity. Woke before dawn so as to be sure and catch every moment of the rising sun, Mt. Shasta illuminated in the distance, rising just above the clouds. A morning walk of the labyrinth followed by breakfast enjoyed outside on the catwalk with the warm sun on our backs, it all made for a great way to welcome the day! Great to take time and read the guest book. Plenty of supplies were on hand, no reason not to leave this place sparkling for the next visitors. If we don't abuse it, they'll continue to let us use it! Thank you Forest Service for sharing these lookouts!

The location is perfect- close to Medicine Lake, Lava Bed National Monument and Glass MountaIn. The views from the Lookout are breathtaking! The beds are comfortable enough that you don’t need to bring pads. The wood stove is out of order so don’t count on that. The wind blows almost constantly so be prepared for that too. Most definitely worth visiting- I will be back.

The location is perfect- close to Medicine Lake, Lava Bed National Monument and Glass MountaIn. The views from the Lookout are breathtaking! The beds are comfortable enough that you don’t need to bring pads. The wood stove is out of order so don’t count on that. The wind blows almost constantly so be prepared for that too. Most definitely worth visiting- I will be back.

Recreation.gov info needs updated. McCloud ranger station is closed sun-mon. Should give an alternative ranger station /phone no to call sun-mon. There was no mop on site. This is needed at a minimum to clean up spills! At $75+/nite some basics s/be provided. Renters s/be forewarned on days when organized groups will come on site. We had an organized group of 50+ visit & it sounds like they visit every year so this c/be coordinated!

Recreation.gov info needs updated. McCloud ranger station is closed sun-mon. Should give an alternative ranger station /phone no to call sun-mon. There was no mop on site. This is needed at a minimum to clean up spills! At $75+/nite some basics s/be provided. Renters s/be forewarned on days when organized groups will come on site. We had an organized group of 50+ visit & it sounds like they visit every year so this c/be coordinated!

This was the first time my family stayed in a lookout and we would definitely return. Almost full 360 views, and a completely full view of Mt. Shasta was impressive. We brought a large surplus of water in 7gal jugs, and a canopy was perfect for needed shade during the day. Next time, we'll bring battery powered fans to pull air into the lookout building since there are two windows that stay open but are small and don't allow air circulation during the day (it gets kind of hot inside). There were a good amount of honeybees and bumble bees around the site, so be prepared if that's a big issue. None of my family got stung. Also, the McCloud ranger station is closed Saturday through Mondays, so you need to check-in at the Shasta one, or get the code days prior- the recording on the call is inaccurate. Beds were comfortable and there was still room for a cot and the rest of our camping stuff (coolers, luggage, etc.)

This was the first time my family stayed in a lookout and we would definitely return. Almost full 360 views, and a completely full view of Mt. Shasta was impressive. We brought a large surplus of water in 7gal jugs, and a canopy was perfect for needed shade during the day. Next time, we'll bring battery powered fans to pull air into the lookout building since there are two windows that stay open but are small and don't allow air circulation during the day (it gets kind of hot inside). There were a good amount of honeybees and bumble bees around the site, so be prepared if that's a big issue. None of my family got stung. Also, the McCloud ranger station is closed Saturday through Mondays, so you need to check-in at the Shasta one, or get the code days prior- the recording on the call is inaccurate. Beds were comfortable and there was still room for a cot and the rest of our camping stuff (coolers, luggage, etc.)