Great experience staying in Gem Peak Lookout tower. Place was clean and well stocked with beds, wood stove, firewood, table and chairs. Beautiful views all around.

The previously posted comments are on track: last 1/2 mile is difficult road conditions and many flies, but only in the afternoon. The condition of the lookout and outhouse are great. We took the trail east for a few miles and hit the timing right to pick huckleberries along the way. Thanks to NPS for funding the lookout stays!

Easy to find. Clean. Hard to sleep the second night because of high winds and a window shutter (west side)that wouldn’t stay closed. A few flies but not horrible. There is a battery powered light that uses 4 AA. Bring batteries with you. Nice Propane stove. I got up there fine with my Subaru Crosstrek