About Warner Mountain Lookout
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2026 Season availability
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Fire Pit
Kitchen
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- Heating
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001, Loop: AREA WARNER MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT
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Reviews (21)
What Guests Are Saying
Warner Mountain Lookout offers a spectacular experience with breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks and stunning sunsets. Visitors appreciate the well-maintained cabin and comfortable accommodations, with many enjoying outdoor activities like hiking, exploring, and having fires. While some minor issues like a plugged sink and non-functional appliances were noted, the overall atmosphere is relaxing and rewarding for those willing to hike to the lookout.
What Guests Are Saying
Warner Mountain Lookout offers a spectacular experience with breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks and stunning sunsets. Visitors appreciate the well-maintained cabin and comfortable accommodations, with many enjoying outdoor activities like hiking, exploring, and having fires. While some minor issues like a plugged sink and non-functional appliances were noted, the overall atmosphere is relaxing and rewarding for those willing to hike to the lookout.
Review Summary
Sierra S
VerifiedFebruary 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WARNER MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT
We were able to park 2 miles from the LO in my lifted Jeep, which left an easy snow shoe the rest of the way up. The group right before us parked 5.5 miles away, so really just depends on your vehicle and driving capabilities. Bring recovery gear if you’re trying to go up high. I got stuck a few times. Great service here. I was able to stream movies at night and watch them on my portable projector. Super windy at night even when it clears up. Unfortunately didn’t see any wildlife, but woke up to turkey tracks everywhere. All dishes we needed were at the LO. Even a large pot to boiling snow for drinking water. Bathroom was well taken care of and didn’t stink! Great views and totally worth it.
Location Warner Mountain Lookout
Address:
46375 Highway 58
Westfir, OR, 97492
United States
From Eugene, Oregon, take I-5 south to the exit for Highway 58 East. Drive east 34 miles on Highway 58 through Oakridge. Continue on Highway 58 about 1 to 1.5 miles east of Oakridge. Turn right towards Hills Creek Reservoir on Kitson Springs Road and proceed 0.2 mile to Forest Service Road (FSR) 21. Turn right and follow double lane FSR 21 south and southeast for approximately 18 miles. Turn left on gravel FSR 2129. Proceed on 2129 for 8 miles to Spur 439. (You may encounter snow before you reach 439).
Turn right at this junction; follow this road for 4 miles to the 342 spur on the left. This is the road to the lookout. The road is gated, but the gate is usually buried under snow during the winter season and not visible. Lookout signs along FSR 21 and FSR 2129 will help identify the routes. Orange poles identify the final route through a meadow to the lookout.
If a low-elevation storm is predicted at the time of arrival, be sure to park vehicle facing downhill before reaching the snow zone. It is the responsibility of cabin guests to arrange for towing if their vehicle gets stuck in snow.
Warner Mountain Lookout is accessible via I-5 and Highway 58. From Eugene, take I-5 south to the exit for Highway 58 East, which is approximately 34 miles from the lookout.
Elevation: 1744 feet
32 mi drive to downtown Westfir (about 1 hr 5 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- It is highly recommended that visitors reserving the lookout follow the directions and the route shown below in 'Getting There.' Do not attempt to access the lookout from Forest Road 23.
- Experience in cross-country skiing or snowshoe travel is highly recommended; renters should plan an entire day of travel to reach the lookout. Make sure you leave early enough and account for short winter days.
- Be prepared for extreme winter weather conditions; guests should be experienced in back country travel and survival skills
- Carry adequate clothing, food, water and equipment
- There is no water; guests must provide their own water for drinking, cooking and washing
- No open flames, including candles, are permitted
- Cabin access is on steep, narrow metal gripping stairs up the 41 foot tower.
- Guests should come prepared for rapidly changing winter conditions and carry tire chains and a shovel; this is a high wind and storm area and there can be up to a foot of snowfall overnight
- A high-clearance vehicle is recommended
- Guests can contact the Ranger District prior to arrival to check on any restrictions or conditions, road closures, weather or storms, which might affect their visit.
- Refunds will not be granted due to weather or snow conditions which may make access extremely challenging
- Guests must pack out all trash and clean the cabin before departure
- Smoking is not permitted
- Learn more about the Willamette National Forest
- Pets are not allowed.
- Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
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Last updated: September 3, 2026
