About Drake Peak Lookout
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001, Loop: AREA DRAKE PEAK LOOKOUT
- 4 guests
- Pet Friendly
Site Details
Reviews (58)
What Guests Are Saying
Drake Peak Lookout is a beautiful destination known for its stunning views, particularly during sunsets and star gazing. Guests appreciated the ample outdoor space for exploration and the peaceful atmosphere. However, the lookout does require maintenance, with issues like broken windows and draftiness, but these did not significantly detract from the overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Drake Peak Lookout is a beautiful destination known for its stunning views, particularly during sunsets and star gazing. Guests appreciated the ample outdoor space for exploration and the peaceful atmosphere. However, the lookout does require maintenance, with issues like broken windows and draftiness, but these did not significantly detract from the overall experience.
Review Summary
Tracy F
VerifiedAugust 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA DRAKE PEAK LOOKOUT
The good - The views are spectacular. We had really good weather, stayed for 3 nights. Very peaceful. The sunsets/sunrises were amazing! Star gazing - amazing. So many butterflies during the day! The gas stove was great! The cabin ( while does need some maint., was great). The outhouse was fully stocked & clean!
The Bad - the cabin needs some attention- broken windows, gas lights inop, kinda rough! Flies & more flies. - they will get into the cabin by the dozens due to the lack of maintenance on the cabin.
Overall we had a great 3 nights at the lookout. I would recommend it to anyone. Just wish they would do some maintenance on it.
Tracy F
VerifiedAugust 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA DRAKE PEAK LOOKOUT
The good - The views are spectacular. We had really good weather, stayed for 3 nights. Very peaceful. The sunsets/sunrises were amazing! Star gazing - amazing. So many butterflies during the day! The gas stove was great! The cabin ( while does need some maint., was great). The outhouse was fully stocked & clean!
The Bad - the cabin needs some attention- broken windows, gas lights inop, kinda rough! Flies & more flies. - they will get into the cabin by the dozens due to the lack of maintenance on the cabin.
Overall we had a great 3 nights at the lookout. I would recommend it to anyone. Just wish they would do some maintenance on it.
Leilani S
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA DRAKE PEAK LOOKOUT
Unfortunately, it was too windy to enjoy our stay. I wear glasses and the wind was so strong it I was blowing them off my face.
Other than that, it was a very beautiful view as long as we stayed inside we were ok.
Leilani S
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA DRAKE PEAK LOOKOUT
Unfortunately, it was too windy to enjoy our stay. I wear glasses and the wind was so strong it I was blowing them off my face.
Other than that, it was a very beautiful view as long as we stayed inside we were ok.
Leilani S
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA DRAKE PEAK LOOKOUT
Unfortunately, it was too windy to enjoy our stay. I wear glasses and the wind was so strong it I was blowing them off my face.
Other than that, it was a very beautiful view as long as we stayed inside we were ok.
Leilani S
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA DRAKE PEAK LOOKOUT
Unfortunately, it was too windy to enjoy our stay. I wear glasses and the wind was so strong it I was blowing them off my face.
Other than that, it was a very beautiful view as long as we stayed inside we were ok.
Nichole O
VerifiedAugust 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA DRAKE PEAK LOOKOUT
Super cute! Lots of flies though and had some mice come out at night in the cabin which was creepy.
I also had a group of guys come up to the lookout (5 trucks), one guy came up from behind the lookout out of nowhere which was really annoying since I had a dog running around.
Please be mindful of there is someone staying in fire lookouts. We go for peace and quiet and don’t want to see other people!
Nichole O
VerifiedAugust 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA DRAKE PEAK LOOKOUT
Super cute! Lots of flies though and had some mice come out at night in the cabin which was creepy.
I also had a group of guys come up to the lookout (5 trucks), one guy came up from behind the lookout out of nowhere which was really annoying since I had a dog running around.
Please be mindful of there is someone staying in fire lookouts. We go for peace and quiet and don’t want to see other people!
Nichole O
VerifiedAugust 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA DRAKE PEAK LOOKOUT
Super cute! Lots of flies though and had some mice come out at night in the cabin which was creepy.
I also had a group of guys come up to the lookout (5 trucks), one guy came up from behind the lookout out of nowhere which was really annoying since I had a dog running around.
Please be mindful of there is someone staying in fire lookouts. We go for peace and quiet and don’t want to see other people!
Nichole O
VerifiedAugust 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA DRAKE PEAK LOOKOUT
Super cute! Lots of flies though and had some mice come out at night in the cabin which was creepy.
I also had a group of guys come up to the lookout (5 trucks), one guy came up from behind the lookout out of nowhere which was really annoying since I had a dog running around.
Please be mindful of there is someone staying in fire lookouts. We go for peace and quiet and don’t want to see other people!
Location & Directions for Drake Peak Lookout
18049 Hwy 395, Lakeview, OR 97630 United States
Elevation: 2,505 ft
Getting There
From the Lakeview Ranger District Office, travel 6 mi north on Highway 395, and turn right on Highway 140. Take Highway 140 east for 8 mi, then turn left on Forest Road 3615. Continue on Forest Road 3615 for 7.5 mi and turn right on Forest Road 01...
From the Lakeview Ranger District Office, travel 6 mi north on Highway 395, and turn right on Highway 140. Take Highway 140 east for 8 mi, then turn left on Forest Road 3615. Continue on Forest Road 3615 for 7.5 mi and turn right on Forest Road 019. Follow Forest Road 019 for 5 mi to the lookout.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Access to the cabin is via a combination lock, which will be provided in your reservation confirmation.
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.
Utilities
- There is no water supply at this site.
Local regulations
- Contact the Ranger District before your arrival to check for any restrictions or conditions that may affect your visit.
Pets
- Pets are allowed at the facility.
Safety & rules
- All waste and food items must be removed from the site.
- Smoking is not permitted in the cabin.
- Expect to encounter other visitors and personnel during your stay.
Vehicles & parking
- Off-road vehicles can only be used on designated unpaved roads.
General
- Learn more about the Fremont-Winema National Forest.
Fires & fuel
- Do not move firewood to prevent the spread of invasive species.
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Last updated: October 22, 2026
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