Lake of the Woods Lookout

Loved our stay at the Lake of the Woods Lookout! Choose your own adventure up there, lots of paths and roads to hike around and we found the lake of the woods!

We google mapped to Motel 6 in Gold Beach, OR and proceeded from there. Along the forest roads you’ll find mile markers along the way to help find your route. It was pretty easy to navigate to the lookout, but keep in mind the last section of the road was narrow and a high clearance vehicle is necessary. The lookout had some cell service when we first got there and then it was hit or miss. Less service at night.

We’ve stayed at a handful of lookouts and this one by far has the VERY BEST outhouse. It’s a small walk away from the tower and has the most incredible view of the landscape and ocean. BYO(toilet paper).

The lookout had a nice cooking stove with two burners and a very small toaster oven in the middle that is connected to a propane tank outside. We were told to bring the small green propane tanks for a heater, but found no heater to attach them to. Bundle up! There also was a propane lantern in the center of the lookout that worked if you have lantern booties for lighting.

There is a structure and curtain for a solar shower at the base of the lookout. But we did not find anything to shower with. Bring your own water and solar shower!

The bed was quite comfortable, but make sure to bring a sheet or blanket to go over it and sleeping bags. The lookout had some cleaning supplies, dishes, utensils etc. There was no broom or dustpan to sweep out the lookout at the end, but there was one in the outhouse that we didn't want to bring inside.

THE STARS ARE BEAUTIFUL! We saw Starlink go across the sky and couldn’t believe our eyes, almost extraterrestrial looking.

Before or after your stay check out Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor, corridor has little cell service. It starts 15 minutes south from Gold Beach, OR.

Loved our stay at the Lake of the Woods Lookout! Choose your own adventure up there, lots of paths and roads to hike around and we found the lake of the woods!

We google mapped to Motel 6 in Gold Beach, OR and proceeded from there. Along the forest roads you’ll find mile markers along the way to help find your route. It was pretty easy to navigate to the lookout, but keep in mind the last section of the road was narrow and a high clearance vehicle is necessary. The lookout had some cell service when we first got there and then it was hit or miss. Less service at night.

We’ve stayed at a handful of lookouts and this one by far has the VERY BEST outhouse. It’s a small walk away from the tower and has the most incredible view of the landscape and ocean. BYO(toilet paper).

The lookout had a nice cooking stove with two burners and a very small toaster oven in the middle that is connected to a propane tank outside. We were told to bring the small green propane tanks for a heater, but found no heater to attach them to. Bundle up! There also was a propane lantern in the center of the lookout that worked if you have lantern booties for lighting.

There is a structure and curtain for a solar shower at the base of the lookout. But we did not find anything to shower with. Bring your own water and solar shower!

The bed was quite comfortable, but make sure to bring a sheet or blanket to go over it and sleeping bags. The lookout had some cleaning supplies, dishes, utensils etc. There was no broom or dustpan to sweep out the lookout at the end, but there was one in the outhouse that we didn't want to bring inside.

THE STARS ARE BEAUTIFUL! We saw Starlink go across the sky and couldn’t believe our eyes, almost extraterrestrial looking.

Before or after your stay check out Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor, corridor has little cell service. It starts 15 minutes south from Gold Beach, OR.

Well....when reading what little reviews there were for this lookout, I was confident in making the treck in my new Rav4. Not so much. You will NEED a truck or Jeep of some kind. The last 0.8 mi up NF 141 was GNARLY. I had already got a flat tire out on the logging road to get out about 20 mi deep into the mountain. Once we got the tire changed into a doughnut, we still had about eight miles to go before reaching the cabin. Follow the Rec.gov directions and make sure you have a high enough vehicle. No cell service so be careful with directions and watch for forest signs along the road. Lookout did not have a heat source but we didn't even need our sleeping bags, just blankets! No bugs, and minimal wildlife. Very nice outhouse (with an even better view). This was my sixth lookout and it did not disappoint! Views of the Pacific Ocean and parts of California really made this lookout special. Thank you for keeping this going!

Well....when reading what little reviews there were for this lookout, I was confident in making the treck in my new Rav4. Not so much. You will NEED a truck or Jeep of some kind. The last 0.8 mi up NF 141 was GNARLY. I had already got a flat tire out on the logging road to get out about 20 mi deep into the mountain. Once we got the tire changed into a doughnut, we still had about eight miles to go before reaching the cabin. Follow the Rec.gov directions and make sure you have a high enough vehicle. No cell service so be careful with directions and watch for forest signs along the road. Lookout did not have a heat source but we didn't even need our sleeping bags, just blankets! No bugs, and minimal wildlife. Very nice outhouse (with an even better view). This was my sixth lookout and it did not disappoint! Views of the Pacific Ocean and parts of California really made this lookout special. Thank you for keeping this going!

The view of the stars here was amazing and it was the perfect night because the moon wasn’t out.

For the shower you have to bring your own solar shower

Stove worked well

Someone left surprise gummies in one of the cabinets

The view of the stars here was amazing and it was the perfect night because the moon wasn’t out.

For the shower you have to bring your own solar shower

Stove worked well

Someone left surprise gummies in one of the cabinets

DO NOT GO HERE without LIFTED VEHICLE!!! You need a Jeep/Truck to access. We couldn’t make it in our AWD Tucson. We have made it to other towers before but the road has steep hills with GIANT potholes you will not make it if you are not lifted. We had to turn around 6 mi from the cabin because we couldn’t access it. We never made it.

They will NOT refund you if you can not access the road. They will tell you they will but deny it when you actually put it through. Worst Customer service by the Rangers. I advised them to change their website so that it includes LIFTED AWD VEHICLES and they did not BEWARE!! You are gambling with this tower and Rangers help

DO NOT GO HERE without LIFTED VEHICLE!!! You need a Jeep/Truck to access. We couldn’t make it in our AWD Tucson. We have made it to other towers before but the road has steep hills with GIANT potholes you will not make it if you are not lifted. We had to turn around 6 mi from the cabin because we couldn’t access it. We never made it.

They will NOT refund you if you can not access the road. They will tell you they will but deny it when you actually put it through. Worst Customer service by the Rangers. I advised them to change their website so that it includes LIFTED AWD VEHICLES and they did not BEWARE!! You are gambling with this tower and Rangers help

The place was amazing, hope to get it again

The place was amazing, hope to get it again