Drake Peak Lookout

Beautiful views and a great experience! This lookout is one of the easiest to drive up to among the 18 I have stayed at. However, since the lookout is worn and showing its age, there are a few things to consider. It's best to bring your own lights, as one of the propane lights is broken, and there were no mantels (standard ones should fit if you're coming soon).

Please be aware that, like most lookouts, the windows don't fit closely, and there are no screens. To address this, bring some blue painter's tape, which can serve two purposes. First, if bugs are bothersome, you can use the tape to plug holes and remove it before you leave. Second, you can order cheap screen material and tape it with the blue painter's tape over the windows during your stay so you can open the windows, and then remove it when you leave!

Despite these considerations, it's still a fantastic spot to stay, offering stunning views and a memorable experience.

Beautiful views and a great experience! This lookout is one of the easiest to drive up to among the 18 I have stayed at. However, since the lookout is worn and showing its age, there are a few things to consider. It's best to bring your own lights, as one of the propane lights is broken, and there were no mantels (standard ones should fit if you're coming soon).

Please be aware that, like most lookouts, the windows don't fit closely, and there are no screens. To address this, bring some blue painter's tape, which can serve two purposes. First, if bugs are bothersome, you can use the tape to plug holes and remove it before you leave. Second, you can order cheap screen material and tape it with the blue painter's tape over the windows during your stay so you can open the windows, and then remove it when you leave!

Despite these considerations, it's still a fantastic spot to stay, offering stunning views and a memorable experience.

This is one of the nicer fire towers we’ve stayed at. The wood stove keeps the place cozy (just remember to bring plenty of wood). The kitchen area is well stocked. The views are truly amazing.

This is one of the nicer fire towers we’ve stayed at. The wood stove keeps the place cozy (just remember to bring plenty of wood). The kitchen area is well stocked. The views are truly amazing.

This is one of the nicer fire towers we’ve stayed at. The wood stove keeps the place cozy (just remember to bring plenty of wood). The kitchen area is well stocked. The views are truly amazing.

This is one of the nicer fire towers we’ve stayed at. The wood stove keeps the place cozy (just remember to bring plenty of wood). The kitchen area is well stocked. The views are truly amazing.

This was a once in a life time opportunity. Went in the beginning of October so it was a bit cold (and very windy) but the wood stove kept us feeling toasty. Spent our days adventuring to the nearby peaks and spent our nights star gazing, incredible you can see the milky way! The sun sets and sun rises were absolutely stunning, worth getting up early for. There is a nearby water refill station but it was closed when we went (again early October) so luckily we had brought enough water. This was our first time staying in a fire lookout and will not be our last.

This was a once in a life time opportunity. Went in the beginning of October so it was a bit cold (and very windy) but the wood stove kept us feeling toasty. Spent our days adventuring to the nearby peaks and spent our nights star gazing, incredible you can see the milky way! The sun sets and sun rises were absolutely stunning, worth getting up early for. There is a nearby water refill station but it was closed when we went (again early October) so luckily we had brought enough water. This was our first time staying in a fire lookout and will not be our last.

This was a once in a life time opportunity. Went in the beginning of October so it was a bit cold (and very windy) but the wood stove kept us feeling toasty. Spent our days adventuring to the nearby peaks and spent our nights star gazing, incredible you can see the milky way! The sun sets and sun rises were absolutely stunning, worth getting up early for. There is a nearby water refill station but it was closed when we went (again early October) so luckily we had brought enough water. This was our first time staying in a fire lookout and will not be our last.

This was a once in a life time opportunity. Went in the beginning of October so it was a bit cold (and very windy) but the wood stove kept us feeling toasty. Spent our days adventuring to the nearby peaks and spent our nights star gazing, incredible you can see the milky way! The sun sets and sun rises were absolutely stunning, worth getting up early for. There is a nearby water refill station but it was closed when we went (again early October) so luckily we had brought enough water. This was our first time staying in a fire lookout and will not be our last.