About Fall Mountain Lookout Cabin
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Reviews (24)
Review Summary
David A
August 27, 2020
We had a nice stay in the tower. The access road we took was from the description (FSR 4920) was well marked and, as FSR's go, in very good condition. Our Honda Odyssey made it with no problems.
The wonderful access to electricity made life so much easier. Having a cooktop was a dream! The refrigerator, which was a large dorm size, was nice, but it kept food cool but not cold. In this COVID era, I'm sure the living space has never been this clean. We wiped it down before we occupied and after we left; much like everyone else I'm sure.
Our views were greatly diminished by smoke from the California fires (625 active fires this week) and the one in Oregon near the Metolius. We were saddened not so much for loss of our view, but the destruction the smoke represents.
There are lots of good comments and recommendations in the Tower's Logbook, I recommend scanning it when you arrive.
KAREN S
January 17, 2020
This was the second on the list of lookouts to visit, and it was just as lovely as the first.
David S
January 15, 2020
Overall the facilities were good. The only issue was a couple broken window panes, which we reported and I assume were soon after fixed. The views from the lookout were spectacular. And the night skies were incredible, a truly dark location, star gazing (and for me astro photography) at it's best. Since it's just nature you can really be upset by it, but at times the bees were very annoying, trying to get in the cabin anytime a door or window was opened, which at times made it a little tough to keep it cool inside. I didn't think the road up was as bad as website claimed, but a high ground clearance vehicle is needed.
Kathryn A
January 7, 2020
So damn cold! The space heater was woefully inadequate at providing heat for a comfortable stay. With ample electricity at this site you can surely upgrade to a more adequate heat source!!! Otherwise, it was pretty and offered nice views.
Location Fall Mountain Lookout Cabin
Address:
431 Patterson Bridge Road
John Day, OR, 97845
United States
[CAUTION! Google maps may direct you to Luce Creek Road/County Road 76. This road does not provide access to Fall Mountain Lookout - it becomes a private road with an impassible, locked gate.] From John Day, travel approximately 15.5 miles south on Highway 395. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 4920. Follow Forest Service Road 4920 approximately 5 miles. Turn right on Forest Service Road 607 and continue approximately 1 mile to the lookout.
Latitude & Longitude: 44.2937 / -119.043
Elevation: 1808 feet