Reviews for this site — 001, Loop: AREA THOMPSON PEAK LOOKOUT TOWER

4.7
(96 reviews)

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Kathy A Verified
Stayed date
Aug 2025

This is a very nice Lookout. It was very clean. It is part of a working radio/cell tower, so staff may be around. It's not far from town and easy to get to. There is only one twin mattress and a cot, so bring sleeping pads.

Kathy A Verified
Stayed date
Aug 2025

This is a very nice Lookout. It was very clean. It is part of a working radio/cell tower, so staff may be around. It's not far from town and easy to get to. There is only one twin mattress and a cot, so bring sleeping pads.

David N Verified
Stayed date
Aug 2025

The watchtower itself was modern by usual watchtower standards, with electricity and some creature comforts. We happened to be there when workers were there, so we had "company" until 6 pm and again at 8am. It made it somewhat awkward to be there. On a positive note, the catwalk made viewing the scenery quite pleasant, and it was close to town. There are about 5-6 miles of gravel one-lane roads to get there, so keep an eye out for areas where two vehicles can fit in case you meet someone. Good tires and a high clearance vehicle are nice to have. If we came here again, we'd choose a weekend in hopes that communication workers wouldn't be there.

David N Verified
Stayed date
Aug 2025

The watchtower itself was modern by usual watchtower standards, with electricity and some creature comforts. We happened to be there when workers were there, so we had "company" until 6 pm and again at 8am. It made it somewhat awkward to be there. On a positive note, the catwalk made viewing the scenery quite pleasant, and it was close to town. There are about 5-6 miles of gravel one-lane roads to get there, so keep an eye out for areas where two vehicles can fit in case you meet someone. Good tires and a high clearance vehicle are nice to have. If we came here again, we'd choose a weekend in hopes that communication workers wouldn't be there.

David N Verified
Stayed date
Aug 2025

The watchtower itself was modern by usual watchtower standards, with electricity and some creature comforts. We happened to be there when workers were there, so we had "company" until 6 pm and again at 8am. It made it somewhat awkward to be there. On a positive note, the catwalk made viewing the scenery quite pleasant, and it was close to town. There are about 5-6 miles of gravel one-lane roads to get there, so keep an eye out for areas where two vehicles can fit in case you meet someone. Good tires and a high clearance vehicle are nice to have. If we came here again, we'd choose a weekend in hopes that communication workers wouldn't be there.

Erik S Verified
Stayed date
Aug 2025

Air conditioner runs all night, lots of traffic noise from the interstate and trains.

Erik S Verified
Stayed date
Aug 2025

Air conditioner runs all night, lots of traffic noise from the interstate and trains.

Erik S Verified
Stayed date
Aug 2025

Air conditioner runs all night, lots of traffic noise from the interstate and trains.

Janet O Verified
Stayed date
Jul 2025

Great view of course! Everything was clean, and we cleaned and cared for the lookout too. The road was fine for our SUV.

Janet O Verified
Stayed date
Jul 2025

Great view of course! Everything was clean, and we cleaned and cared for the lookout too. The road was fine for our SUV.