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2026 Season availability
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001, Loop: AREA CLEARWATER LOOKOUT CABIN
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Reviews (16)
What Guests Are Saying
The Clearwater Lookout Cabin offers a comfortable and well-equipped stay with beautiful views, a functional kitchen, and cozy sleeping arrangements. Guests appreciated the peaceful setting, friendly wildlife, and accessibility to off-road trails, making it a great getaway. However, some noted challenges with privacy due to nearby traffic and the need for clear access instructions.
What Guests Are Saying
The Clearwater Lookout Cabin offers a comfortable and well-equipped stay with beautiful views, a functional kitchen, and cozy sleeping arrangements. Guests appreciated the peaceful setting, friendly wildlife, and accessibility to off-road trails, making it a great getaway. However, some noted challenges with privacy due to nearby traffic and the need for clear access instructions.
Review Summary
Clark N
VerifiedAugust 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CLEARWATER LOOKOUT CABIN
I was pleasantly surprised to find the fridge was on and the gas stove was connected. I was also pleasantly surprised to find pots, pans, paper towels, etc. The only things I *needed* to bring were water and bedding and normal travel stuff (toiletries, clothes, etc.).
Beautiful views. Wonderful free range cows coming to visit. Loved it. I just wish we could have gotten up into the lookout tower.
ALAN P
VerifiedAugust 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CLEARWATER LOOKOUT CABIN
Quaint, quiet getaway location. Easy access to off road trails. I definitely hope to make a return visit!
Luke M
VerifiedJune 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CLEARWATER LOOKOUT CABIN
We spent two fantastic days in this wonderful little cabin surrounded by a thick fog that made it feel like my wife and I were the only two people on earth! I definitely recommend staying here and will do so again!
Violet B
VerifiedJune 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CLEARWATER LOOKOUT CABIN
Pretty comfortable cabin, the beds were very comfortable. There is plenty of room for an RV to park and room in the bedroom for more cots or air mattresses. The bathroom is pretty close and the working fridge is very nice to have. The roads were not bad coming from connell way. Do not go tuccannon road way if you drive a big rig or small car, the dirt roads are like driving on railroad tracks. I went tucannon road coming in but it added an extra 45 minutes just from having to go so slow on those roads and tears your car up so just go around the longer way from the highway. Bigger SUV or trucks shouldnt have a problem though.
The cabin has great views but the wind can be pretty crazy. It also feels like zero privacy because people come up and down the road pretty often. Great views but feels exposed.
D C
VerifiedOctober 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CLEARWATER LOOKOUT CABIN
A view that goes on forever plus—WOW—MANY, MANY stars. May come back with my telescope! I was terribly afraid that I would miss out on this opportunity due to govt chaos. You guys came through with flying colors. You made me proud, both as someone who’s worked with the USFS in the past and as an American who is just deeply, deeply grateful for you all making a very short respite with a few trees and a tremendous view possible! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
Sergey M
VerifiedOctober 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CLEARWATER LOOKOUT CABIN
Cabin kitchen stuff was equipped excellent. Refrigerator works great.
Recommended to others.
Matthew R
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CLEARWATER LOOKOUT CABIN
We were unable to access the cabin and get in and had to find another place to stay. This was partly my own fault because I didn't read the email thoroughly that said to call for the code to get in 1 week in advance. There was a number to call. but as we arrived after 5pm, no one answered and we were unable to get the code we needed to get in. I figured I had all of the information I needed in the emails they sent. It is very remote, but looked like a nice place to stay for the night. I should have paid more attention, but I feel as if it should have been more clearly and noticeably stated that I would need to reach out for the code or they should have just emailed that to me.
Patrick S
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CLEARWATER LOOKOUT CABIN
Excellent little cabin, nice location, convenient fridge/stove and heater on propane. Some traffic—good gravel road draws lots of passerby, the toilet block gets some public visitors by day. Nice fire pit. Two bunk beds w good mattresses. Bring water and bedding. The heater is strong. Dishes, pots and pans, silverware all included.
Dohle D
VerifiedFebruary 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CLEARWATER LOOKOUT CABIN
Great view from the cabin. The goomed trail was easy to XC ski on. We had a heads-up that the heater was temporarily broken so we came prepared and were cozy. The bathroom door had frozen partially open so there was lots of snow inside. Can't wait to go again.
Dan M
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CLEARWATER LOOKOUT CABIN
Great location. Big sleeping area and good kitchen space. Public vault toilet was convenient. Gas lamps are nice but set off the carbon monoxide alarms after a few hours. Heater didn’t work which was a major bummer because it was 10-20F outside. There’s no other way to heat the cabin. We would have been in real trouble if we didn’t have 0 degree rated sleeping bags.
This cabin is stocked with almost literally nothing. Bring your own kitchen gear, matches, water or pot to melt snow, lighters, blankets, matches, pillows, matches, toilet paper, and battery-powered lamps.
Location Clearwater Lookout Cabin
Address:
71 West Main St
Pomeroy, WA, 99347
United States
From Pomeroy, take 15th Street south which turns into Peola Rd and follow for 8 miles. The road then turns into Mountain Road, follow for 7.5 miles on pavement to the forest boundary. Continue on Forest Service Road 40 for about 9 miles to Clearwater Junction. The cabin is located to the right at the base of Clearwater Lookout Tower. Guests may park right beside the cabin, but not on the concrete helipad.
Automobile access to the site is from June 1 to November 1. In winter, visitors must park at the Rose Springs Sno-Park, about 1.5 miles inside the forest boundary. From this point, guests can either snowmobile or cross country ski about 6.5 miles on a beginner to intermediate-level trail. Know the weather forecast before leaving as winter weather can change quickly.
A Washington State Sno-Park permit is required to park at the Sno-Park. Permits can be purchased from any Washington State Park office.
Elevation: 1725 feet
24 mi drive to downtown Pomeroy (about 39 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- Entry to the cabin is by combination lock; please call the Pomeroy Ranger District at 509-843-1891- Monday-Friday 7:30-4:30 Closed weekends & holidays, one week prior to arrival for the combination to the cabin.
- No potable water at this site; guests must bring plenty of water for drinking, cooking and washing
- Please bring your own garbage bags; this is a 'pack it in, pack it out' site. Cabin should be cleaned before departure. Mop, bucket & cleaning supplies provided.
- This is non-smoking facility. All Forest Service cabin rentals prohibit smoking
- Please contact the Ranger District prior to arriving at the cabin to check on any restrictions or conditions, such as fire closures, road, weather or storms, etc., that may affect the quality of your stay. We will no longer authorize refunds for inaccessibility due to inclement weather conditions.
- 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.
- One dog is allowed at this facility, no other pets are permitted.
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Last updated: September 6, 2026