Spruce Mtn Fire Lookout Tower

I did get the heater working, when lighting pilot you must manually pull it out as it’s gummed up. The refrigerator is not even plumbed in. We cleaned the place a lot better than when we entered and left water in a pump dispenser to rinse your hands. It needs work, and has really gone downhill since our last visit 17 years ago. The Forest Service needs to spend the increased nightly rates to maintain it or it will be lost forever.

I did get the heater working, when lighting pilot you must manually pull it out as it’s gummed up. The refrigerator is not even plumbed in. We cleaned the place a lot better than when we entered and left water in a pump dispenser to rinse your hands. It needs work, and has really gone downhill since our last visit 17 years ago. The Forest Service needs to spend the increased nightly rates to maintain it or it will be lost forever.

Another great trip to the tower, with facilities and views that can't be beat. It was left reasonably clean by the previous users, and has the same bits and pieces that have been left in years past; pots, pans, plates, silverware some basics salt and pepper etc. We left a new bucket for use with the pulley to the top, as we have found that helpful in the past. Always the highlight of our camping season!

Another great trip to the tower, with facilities and views that can't be beat. It was left reasonably clean by the previous users, and has the same bits and pieces that have been left in years past; pots, pans, plates, silverware some basics salt and pepper etc. We left a new bucket for use with the pulley to the top, as we have found that helpful in the past. Always the highlight of our camping season!

Probably one of the best USFS experiences out there. Impossible to book but worth it..

Probably one of the best USFS experiences out there. Impossible to book but worth it..

Of the lookout towers that we've visited, this one exceeded expectations. It was in good condition, clean and with great views. It was well equipped but we had our own necessities. The entire stay was great... except for the battalions of mosquitos. Just that time of year. Of note, there were several visitors that stopped at the gate (which we kept locked). Not sure why, unless they wanted to visit an unoccupied lookout, or they wanted cell service. of which we were surprised was satisfactory (AT&T). This is a lookout we would visit again in the future.

Of the lookout towers that we've visited, this one exceeded expectations. It was in good condition, clean and with great views. It was well equipped but we had our own necessities. The entire stay was great... except for the battalions of mosquitos. Just that time of year. Of note, there were several visitors that stopped at the gate (which we kept locked). Not sure why, unless they wanted to visit an unoccupied lookout, or they wanted cell service. of which we were surprised was satisfactory (AT&T). This is a lookout we would visit again in the future.

As of 6/4/23 you have to walk 0.7 miles (300 feet of elevation gain) to get to the lookout because the last section of road is blocked by 2-3 feet of winter snow. Nice views. One mattress is more comfortable than the other. So fun!

As of 6/4/23 you have to walk 0.7 miles (300 feet of elevation gain) to get to the lookout because the last section of road is blocked by 2-3 feet of winter snow. Nice views. One mattress is more comfortable than the other. So fun!