About Acorn Woman Peak Lookout
Number of accommodations: 1
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (66)
What Guests Are Saying
Acorn Woman Peak Lookout offers breathtaking views and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a worthwhile destination for visitors. While the access road can be steep and may require caution, most vehicles can navigate it successfully. The lookout itself is clean and well-maintained, though it's basic and lacks certain amenities, so visitors should come prepared.
What Guests Are Saying
Acorn Woman Peak Lookout offers breathtaking views and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a worthwhile destination for visitors. While the access road can be steep and may require caution, most vehicles can navigate it successfully. The lookout itself is clean and well-maintained, though it's basic and lacks certain amenities, so visitors should come prepared.
Review Summary
Suzie S
VerifiedMay 23, 2024 • Stayed at: Acorn Woman Peak Lookout, Loop: Acorn Woman Peak Lookout
Amazing place! The amazing views of the Siskiyou Mountains are so worth the drive. I would stay here over and over again. Hike the nearby Little Grayback Trail, hope on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) on the Siskiyou Crest above, at Observation Peak, go swimming on Acorn Woman Lake below, or just take in the views and relax. Just make sure to drive a small to mid sized vehicle, preferably with all wheel or four wheel drive. A large vehicle will not make the sharp switchbacks on the road up. The road is in good shape, but the sharp switchbacks are impossible for larger vehicles. Have a great stay!
Audrey M
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2023 • Stayed at: Acorn Woman Peak Lookout, Loop: Acorn Woman Peak Lookout
This lookout had the best views out of the 6 others I visited this season. Don’t overlook the fact that there is not a bed. Also, there is not a picnic table which made meal prep a little more challenging.
Audrey M
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2023 • Stayed at: Acorn Woman Peak Lookout, Loop: Acorn Woman Peak Lookout
This lookout had the best views out of the 6 others I visited this season. Don’t overlook the fact that there is not a bed. Also, there is not a picnic table which made meal prep a little more challenging.
Audrey M
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2023 • Stayed at: Acorn Woman Peak Lookout, Loop: Acorn Woman Peak Lookout
This lookout had the best views out of the 6 others I visited this season. Don’t overlook the fact that there is not a bed. Also, there is not a picnic table which made meal prep a little more challenging.
Brian D
VerifiedJuly 25, 2023 • Stayed at: Acorn Woman Peak Lookout, Loop: Acorn Woman Peak Lookout
Amazing place to stay! The views were incredible and the stars were so bright at night. Loved it and would love to do it again.
Just make sure to follow the directions on the recreation.gov website. Do not trust google maps. It will take you on a wild journey :)
Brian D
VerifiedJuly 25, 2023 • Stayed at: Acorn Woman Peak Lookout, Loop: Acorn Woman Peak Lookout
Amazing place to stay! The views were incredible and the stars were so bright at night. Loved it and would love to do it again.
Just make sure to follow the directions on the recreation.gov website. Do not trust google maps. It will take you on a wild journey :)
Brian D
VerifiedJuly 25, 2023 • Stayed at: Acorn Woman Peak Lookout, Loop: Acorn Woman Peak Lookout
Amazing place to stay! The views were incredible and the stars were so bright at night. Loved it and would love to do it again.
Just make sure to follow the directions on the recreation.gov website. Do not trust google maps. It will take you on a wild journey :)
Kendall F
VerifiedJuly 7, 2023 • Stayed at: Acorn Woman Peak Lookout, Loop: Acorn Woman Peak Lookout
Acorn Woman Lookout was amazing! One of the cleanest fire towers I’ve stayed in. Had an incredible view of the stars at night & the most perfect weather during the day. The last mile up to the tower had some pretty sharp turns but plenty of room to navigate them so don’t panic! Would love to visit again :)
Kendall F
VerifiedJuly 7, 2023 • Stayed at: Acorn Woman Peak Lookout, Loop: Acorn Woman Peak Lookout
Acorn Woman Lookout was amazing! One of the cleanest fire towers I’ve stayed in. Had an incredible view of the stars at night & the most perfect weather during the day. The last mile up to the tower had some pretty sharp turns but plenty of room to navigate them so don’t panic! Would love to visit again :)
Kendall F
VerifiedJuly 7, 2023 • Stayed at: Acorn Woman Peak Lookout, Loop: Acorn Woman Peak Lookout
Acorn Woman Lookout was amazing! One of the cleanest fire towers I’ve stayed in. Had an incredible view of the stars at night & the most perfect weather during the day. The last mile up to the tower had some pretty sharp turns but plenty of room to navigate them so don’t panic! Would love to visit again :)
Location Acorn Woman Peak Lookout
Address:
6941 Upper Applegate Road
Jacksonville, OR, 97530
United States
Starting in Jacksonville, drive on Highway 238 west 8 miles to the town of Ruch. Turn left on Upper Applegate Road and proceed 10.2 miles to Forest Road 20, (Beaver Creek Road). Turn left and go 4.1 miles to the junction of Forest Road 20 and Forest Road 2010 (Hanley Gulch Road). Turn right and go 5.1 miles to the junction of Forest Road 2010 and Forest Road 2010/350. Open the locked gate with the combination on your reservation slip, and re-lock the gate behind you. Go 1 mile to Acorn Woman Peak Lookout.
Acorn Woman Peak Lookout is accessible via Highway 238, which is approximately 8 miles east of the lookout.
Latitude & Longitude: 42.0697 / -123.012
Elevation: 1511 feet
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
