Things to know: -There is an unbelievable amount of traffic at this tower. We stayed for for 3 nights and averaged around 8-10 groups visiting per a day. One group felt the need to pick huckleberries under the tower at 6am (they had a lovely conversation at full volume) -Because of the traffic the roads leading up to the tower consist of moon dust. -Bring your own sleeping pad/cot. The bed is a clapped out futon and very uncomfortable. -As mentioned in previous reviews, someone “borrowed” the propane tank so the oven and light are inoperable. -bathroom is nice -Nice windows that all work. TLDR; not a terrible look out but way too busy to get any kind of solitude. The early morning huckleberry pickers are loud.

Things to know: -There is an unbelievable amount of traffic at this tower. We stayed for for 3 nights and averaged around 8-10 groups visiting per a day. One group felt the need to pick huckleberries under the tower at 6am (they had a lovely conversation at full volume) -Because of the traffic the roads leading up to the tower consist of moon dust. -Bring your own sleeping pad/cot. The bed is a clapped out futon and very uncomfortable. -As mentioned in previous reviews, someone “borrowed” the propane tank so the oven and light are inoperable. -bathroom is nice -Nice windows that all work. TLDR; not a terrible look out but way too busy to get any kind of solitude. The early morning huckleberry pickers are loud.

Staying in the lookout is an awesome experience. There are a few things that folks should know however, and at least one thing that the Forest Service REALLY should do to help. The location is a very popular spot for folks on ATV's and UTV's to drive to, so don't expect to be all alone - you will be disappointed. Also, they can climb almost to the top of the lookout itself (so they can be right below the floor), and can also camp at the base of it. Fortunately no one did that while we were there, but we have since heard of some horrible experiences with this, which would absolutely ruin the trip (people camping and partying right below the tower). As a career natural resource recreation manager, I would strongly suggest the following: At a minimum, clearly and largely post a sign stating that the lookout is a rental camp facility and to respect renter's privacy. There is no indication of this anywhere, so people coming up for the day are unaware that the lookout itself has been rented. Also -make the site below the tower NO CAMPING. This is also easy to do, and very consistent with trying to provide the experience the Forest Service is doing by renting out the lookout. Allowing adjacent camping there is a mistake and poor management.

Staying in the lookout is an awesome experience. There are a few things that folks should know however, and at least one thing that the Forest Service REALLY should do to help. The location is a very popular spot for folks on ATV's and UTV's to drive to, so don't expect to be all alone - you will be disappointed. Also, they can climb almost to the top of the lookout itself (so they can be right below the floor), and can also camp at the base of it. Fortunately no one did that while we were there, but we have since heard of some horrible experiences with this, which would absolutely ruin the trip (people camping and partying right below the tower). As a career natural resource recreation manager, I would strongly suggest the following: At a minimum, clearly and largely post a sign stating that the lookout is a rental camp facility and to respect renter's privacy. There is no indication of this anywhere, so people coming up for the day are unaware that the lookout itself has been rented. Also -make the site below the tower NO CAMPING. This is also easy to do, and very consistent with trying to provide the experience the Forest Service is doing by renting out the lookout. Allowing adjacent camping there is a mistake and poor management.

Was a great experience and a great location. The only problem was that some needy person decided they needed the propane more than the LookOut tower did, as a result, there was not any propane available in the tower to cook with. We had firewood for the little camping area but some needy person thought they needed the firewood more than we did :(. If you go, go prepared to cook at a fire on ground level and lock up your firewood! Take the time to read the user instructions in the tower. Be prepared for a very rugged experience and don't be afraid of heights.

Was a great experience and a great location. The only problem was that some needy person decided they needed the propane more than the LookOut tower did, as a result, there was not any propane available in the tower to cook with. We had firewood for the little camping area but some needy person thought they needed the firewood more than we did :(. If you go, go prepared to cook at a fire on ground level and lock up your firewood! Take the time to read the user instructions in the tower. Be prepared for a very rugged experience and don't be afraid of heights.