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Number of accommodations: 1
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2026 Season availability
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Flag Point Lookout Tower, Loop: 1
Reviews (31)
What Guests Are Saying
Flag Point Lookout offers an incredible experience with stunning views, well-maintained amenities, and a cozy atmosphere, making it a great choice for a winter getaway. Many guests appreciated the hiking opportunities, despite some challenging snow conditions, and the availability of a mini fridge and USB plug-ins. While the wood stove has received some criticism for its heating efficiency, overall, visitors expressed a strong desire to return and enjoyed their stays.
What Guests Are Saying
Flag Point Lookout offers an incredible experience with stunning views, well-maintained amenities, and a cozy atmosphere, making it a great choice for a winter getaway. Many guests appreciated the hiking opportunities, despite some challenging snow conditions, and the availability of a mini fridge and USB plug-ins. While the wood stove has received some criticism for its heating efficiency, overall, visitors expressed a strong desire to return and enjoyed their stays.
Review Summary
Alexander B
VerifiedMay 7, 2026 • Stayed at: Flag Point Lookout Tower, Loop: 1
Propane was not working, so bring a backup stove if you want to cook until/if that is fixed. Gorgeous views, great stay. We were able to drive straight to it in a very low snow year - final road was very rough for 3-4 miles, but our Subaru was able to make it. Locks on gate and lookout are finicky - need to press them in before unlocking, but once you get the hang of it becomes simple. Expect visitors on weekends. Stove worked well. Bathroom was clean. Electricity was a welcome surprise. Highly recommend it!
Joseph D
VerifiedApril 7, 2026 • Stayed at: Flag Point Lookout Tower, Loop: 1
Really enjoyed starting here the week of Christmas. The roads had snow so we hiked in maybe 2 miles. A massive storm rolled in and it got incredibly windy but still an amazing experience.
Joseph D
VerifiedApril 7, 2026 • Stayed at: Flag Point Lookout Tower, Loop: 1
Really enjoyed starting here the week of Christmas. The roads had snow so we hiked in maybe 2 miles. A massive storm rolled in and it got incredibly windy but still an amazing experience.
Jeff J
VerifiedNovember 19, 2025 • Stayed at: Flag Point Lookout Tower, Loop: 1
Fantastic. All good.
Jeff J
VerifiedNovember 19, 2025 • Stayed at: Flag Point Lookout Tower, Loop: 1
Fantastic. All good.
Tia V
VerifiedJune 9, 2025 • Stayed at: Flag Point Lookout Tower, Loop: 1
This was incredible! We were surprised at the presence of the mini fridge and just the amount of amenities available for us, we absolutely will book this again. We went May 31st and there was still enough snow to block the car. We did hike 1.2 miles up to the lookout, did not need snowshoes for the 0.4 miles that had large snow patches.
Tia V
VerifiedJune 9, 2025 • Stayed at: Flag Point Lookout Tower, Loop: 1
This was incredible! We were surprised at the presence of the mini fridge and just the amount of amenities available for us, we absolutely will book this again. We went May 31st and there was still enough snow to block the car. We did hike 1.2 miles up to the lookout, did not need snowshoes for the 0.4 miles that had large snow patches.
robert P
VerifiedMay 4, 2025 • Stayed at: Flag Point Lookout Tower, Loop: 1
Such an amazing stay! Snow on and off on the way up. Pretty deep the last 3 miles. We didn’t use snow shoes or anything but were fine. Everything was in great working condition. Slept surprisingly well! Glad we had maps with many different trail options researched ahead of time because a couple trails we were going to go on were completely snowed in and bushwack (like feet creek trail!). So we stayed higher on the FR. Snow might be mostly melted by now though on lower parts . Fret creek trail was not accessible at all so we continued on the FR. Definitely will go again with my kid! We chopped lots of wood and made snow stairs to the sheds
robert P
VerifiedMay 4, 2025 • Stayed at: Flag Point Lookout Tower, Loop: 1
Such an amazing stay! Snow on and off on the way up. Pretty deep the last 3 miles. We didn’t use snow shoes or anything but were fine. Everything was in great working condition. Slept surprisingly well! Glad we had maps with many different trail options researched ahead of time because a couple trails we were going to go on were completely snowed in and bushwack (like feet creek trail!). So we stayed higher on the FR. Snow might be mostly melted by now though on lower parts . Fret creek trail was not accessible at all so we continued on the FR. Definitely will go again with my kid! We chopped lots of wood and made snow stairs to the sheds
Benjamin A
VerifiedApril 10, 2025 • Stayed at: Flag Point Lookout Tower, Loop: 1
There were sections of the trail that were without snow. The trip was strenuous, but the views were well worth it. As previously mentioned the wood stove didn't seem to be putting out much heat until it was really cranking for several hours. All and all an excellent trip with amazing views of Jefferson, Hood, Adams, and Rainer when its clear.
Location Flag Point Lookout
Address:
6780 Highway 35
Mt. Hood, OR, 97041
United States
Late Spring/Early Fall Access:
Prior to snowfall in the early fall, and following snowmelt in the late spring, the lookout can be accessed by passenger vehicle. AWD or 4WD is recommended. There is a gate about .2 miles before the lookout which may be locked when you arrive. The combination to the gate is the same combination provided to access the lookout tower. Please leave the gate in which you found it upon arrival.
Driving from Hood River/Portland/Sandy – take highway 35 to FS road 44 (Dufur Valley Road), turn northeast onto FS road 44 and continue approximately 10 miles to the junction with FS road 2730. Turn right onto FS road 2730 and continue approximately 5 miles to the junction with FS road 2730-200, turn right onto 2730-200 and continue approximately 3.5 miles to Flag Point lookout tower.
Driving from Dufur/The Dalles – take Highway 197 to FS Road 44 (Dufur Valley Road). Follow FS Road 44 west approximately 12 miles to the junction with FS road 2730. Turn left onto FS road 2730 and continue approximately 5 miles to the junction with FS road 2730-200, turn right onto 2730-200 and continue approximately 3.5 miles to Flag Point lookout tower.
Winter Access:
FS Road 44 (Dufur Valley Road) is closed from Highway 35 to the junction with FS Road 4430 from Dec. 1st through April 1st, prohibiting motorized vehicles over 48 inches wide without a permit. During the winter months and periods of snowfall, access to the lookout is restricted to parking at either Little John Sno-Park or Billybob Sno-Park and skiing, snowshoeing, or snowmobiling to the lookout. Please note this trip requires strenuous winter condition backcountry travel.
Driving from Dufur/The Dalles and parking at Billybob Sno-park: take highway 197 to FS Road 44 (Dufur Valley Road). Follow FS Road 44 west approximately 17 miles to Billybob Sno-Park. Park in the parking area and follow FS road 44 west to the junction with FS Road 4420. Head south on FS Road 4420 to the junction with 4420-200. Turn south on to FS Road 4420-200 and arrive at Flag Point lookout.
Driving from Hood River/Portland/Sandy and parking at Little John Sno-park: take highway 35 to Little John Sno-park. Park in the parking area and follow trail 620 to the junction with FS road 44, follow FS road 44 to the junction with FS Road 4420, head south on FS Road 4420 to the junction with 4420-200. Turn south on to FS Road 4420-200 and arrive at Flag Point lookout.
Latitude & Longitude: 45.3178 / -121.465
Elevation: 1689 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
