About Lake of the Woods Lookout
Number of accommodations: 1
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Birding
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
C01, Loop: AREA LAKE OF THE WOODS LOOKOUT
Site Details
Reviews (42)
What Guests Are Saying
Lake of the Woods Lookout offers stunning views and a peaceful retreat, making it a unique experience for visitors. The lookout is equipped with basic necessities, including a propane cooktop and a comfortable full-size bed, though guests are advised to bring their own bedding and supplies. However, navigating to the lookout can be challenging due to rough roads, and there are some maintenance issues, such as a non-functional heater and minor repairs needed.
What Guests Are Saying
Lake of the Woods Lookout offers stunning views and a peaceful retreat, making it a unique experience for visitors. The lookout is equipped with basic necessities, including a propane cooktop and a comfortable full-size bed, though guests are advised to bring their own bedding and supplies. However, navigating to the lookout can be challenging due to rough roads, and there are some maintenance issues, such as a non-functional heater and minor repairs needed.
Review Summary
Marissa M
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2024 β’ Stayed at: C01, Loop: AREA LAKE OF THE WOODS LOOKOUT
Enjoyed my stay here. The lookout tower is well set up with basic necessities, it was raining during my stay but I was warm and dry throughout the night. The drive from town took approx 2 hours and I had some difficulty unlocking the padlocks, but it was worth the unique experience:)
Marissa M
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2024 β’ Stayed at: C01, Loop: AREA LAKE OF THE WOODS LOOKOUT
Enjoyed my stay here. The lookout tower is well set up with basic necessities, it was raining during my stay but I was warm and dry throughout the night. The drive from town took approx 2 hours and I had some difficulty unlocking the padlocks, but it was worth the unique experience:)
Nichole O
VerifiedAugust 8, 2024 β’ Stayed at: C01, Loop: AREA LAKE OF THE WOODS LOOKOUT
The most perfect, peaceful stay!
Donβt trust Google maps - it takes you down a private road with a locked gate and you will have to turn around. Follow the specific instructions given on the lookout listing.
The gate was broken but I still didnβt have any visitors which was awesome!
Nichole O
VerifiedAugust 8, 2024 β’ Stayed at: C01, Loop: AREA LAKE OF THE WOODS LOOKOUT
The most perfect, peaceful stay!
Donβt trust Google maps - it takes you down a private road with a locked gate and you will have to turn around. Follow the specific instructions given on the lookout listing.
The gate was broken but I still didnβt have any visitors which was awesome!
Ellie E
VerifiedAugust 5, 2024 β’ Stayed at: C01, Loop: AREA LAKE OF THE WOODS LOOKOUT
Lookout towers are the best! This one has great views from the tower, and a nice amount a room down below.
Ellie E
VerifiedAugust 5, 2024 β’ Stayed at: C01, Loop: AREA LAKE OF THE WOODS LOOKOUT
Lookout towers are the best! This one has great views from the tower, and a nice amount a room down below.
Lydia K
VerifiedJune 6, 2024 β’ Stayed at: C01, Loop: AREA LAKE OF THE WOODS LOOKOUT
The road had swells & chucks that were difficult to maneuver with Subaru Forester. Propane & solar lights did not work, there was no heat or refrigeration source. The bed was stained & dirty. Two of the windows are failing & another window had a large crack from the top to the bottom. The lookout in general needs much repair.
Lydia K
VerifiedJune 6, 2024 β’ Stayed at: C01, Loop: AREA LAKE OF THE WOODS LOOKOUT
The road had swells & chucks that were difficult to maneuver with Subaru Forester. Propane & solar lights did not work, there was no heat or refrigeration source. The bed was stained & dirty. Two of the windows are failing & another window had a large crack from the top to the bottom. The lookout in general needs much repair.
Marianne V
VerifiedDecember 28, 2023 β’ Stayed at: C01, Loop: AREA LAKE OF THE WOODS LOOKOUT
We were up there this fall in early October - we had clear weather - GORGEOUS!! so we watched sunrises and sunsets each day.
Do NOT count on the solar lights or showers working. BRING STRING LIGHTS w BATTERIES as most of the LED solar lights were dead. It is DARK DARK DARK at night - very cool too! I would NOT engage any propane system in the tower for heat or for cooking (we never saw a heater) - so plan accordingly - we brought camp stoves and cooked outside (the Carbon Monoxide alarm was dead too so we just played it safe). If you bring your pups, clean up after them. We picked up about 10 poo piles when we arrived. The outhouse is actually nice. There are GEOCACHES around and this is a very interesting geological area. If you are a rockhound, you won't be disappointed. Finally, it would be nice if the sign at the bottom of the hill was reworded to: "TRESSPASSING: STAY OUT unless you have a permit for the TOWER." We had a visitor on a motorcycle and he wouldn't leave after we asked nicely - he made is point by walking around and peering about for about 15 minutes; we let him be as to not escalate anything. He had a gun on his bike; 4 women in our group.
Marianne V
VerifiedDecember 28, 2023 β’ Stayed at: C01, Loop: AREA LAKE OF THE WOODS LOOKOUT
We were up there this fall in early October - we had clear weather - GORGEOUS!! so we watched sunrises and sunsets each day.
Do NOT count on the solar lights or showers working. BRING STRING LIGHTS w BATTERIES as most of the LED solar lights were dead. It is DARK DARK DARK at night - very cool too! I would NOT engage any propane system in the tower for heat or for cooking (we never saw a heater) - so plan accordingly - we brought camp stoves and cooked outside (the Carbon Monoxide alarm was dead too so we just played it safe). If you bring your pups, clean up after them. We picked up about 10 poo piles when we arrived. The outhouse is actually nice. There are GEOCACHES around and this is a very interesting geological area. If you are a rockhound, you won't be disappointed. Finally, it would be nice if the sign at the bottom of the hill was reworded to: "TRESSPASSING: STAY OUT unless you have a permit for the TOWER." We had a visitor on a motorcycle and he wouldn't leave after we asked nicely - he made is point by walking around and peering about for about 15 minutes; we let him be as to not escalate anything. He had a gun on his bike; 4 women in our group.
Location Lake of the Woods Lookout
Address:
29279 Ellensburg Avenue
Gold Beach, OR, 97444
United States
From Portland take 1-5 S to OR 38W, Follow US 101 to Gold Beach. From Gold Beach, Oregon, on the north end of the town, turn east off of US Highway 101 onto County Road 595 (Jerry's Flat Road). Travel east on County Road 595 which becomes Forest Road 33. Turn left at 11.4 miles on to Forest Road 3310, cross bridge and go 13.7 miles. Stay to the right at the fork and turn on Forest Road 3340. Stay on this road for 5.1 miles. Turn left here onto Forest Road 141 - look for the gate in this 5-road junction. Lookout is 0.75-mile up Forest Road 141 spur. Caution! Road is rough. Travel time from Gold Beach is approximately 1.5 hours and 30.2 miles on narrow, paved and gravel roads. Forest Service roads are generally one lane gravel roads with pullouts. Many people use these roads, including logging trucks and recreational vehicles. Drive slowly, stay to the right at all times, and use pullouts.
From Powers, Oregon. At this moment, we don't recommend taking the Forest Service Road 3340. It is impassable. Instead, take the Forest Service Road 3336 to the Lookout.
You can also, follow the following links for directions:
Route 1: Jerrys Flat Rd, Lobster Creek Bridge, FR3310, FR3340, LOW.
STEP 1.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/H8KVHucariPmPVDq5
STEP 2.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/8QBa2Q4EVzZnDppi7
Lake of the Woods FULL DIRECTIONS:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/FX7WwTuxfiDTkqKi6 or
https://maps.app.goo.gl/vyAro9QgXjKoThQt5
Route 2: Powers, OR, FR3300, FR3336, LOW.
Lake of the Woods Lookout is accessible via US Highway 101, which is approximately 11 miles from Gold Beach, Oregon. Travelers can reach the campground by taking OR 38W and then US 101.
Latitude & Longitude: 42.5939 / -124.128
Elevation: 1013 feet
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
