Fall Mountain Lookout Cabin

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.

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.

This was the second on the list of lookouts to visit, and it was just as lovely as the first.

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.

Great views, amenities, comfy futon. Great service. Was able to make it up there in my four door sedan. Wouldn’t try in a 2 door car/ low rider. Everything seemed well kept. My fiancé did end up getting a tick though so beware of that. We had all the windows closed at night and woke up to 5 flies buzzing around the lookout. Sunset and sunrise here was stunning! Overall great trip.

This was my first time staying in a Fire Tower and it was the most amazing experience! I stayed close to the tower for all four days because the skies, weather and life around me were always changing. I didn't want to break the spell by getting in my car or going anywhere else. Thank you Park Service for offering this opportunity. If we are just "still" and observant wonderful things happen!

A beautiful location that I can’t wait to come back to

The cabin was clean and comfortable. We didn't sleep on the futon... a bit paranoid these days. Another state park we stayed at had a plastic covered mattress that you could sanitize and that was more inviting. Also the futon was broken so you couldn't sit it up into the couch position. Other than that it was lovely and we will be back!

Rats! I left a dish of macaroni and cheese in the fridge! Sorry! Otherwise, everything was wonderful!

Oven, stove, lights, and heating all in working order. Fridge was kind of lukewarm, just used our cooler instead.