Acker Rock Lookout

Umpqua National Forest — lakeside, hiking

Location: Tiller, OR, OR

Price: From $40 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (4 reviews)

Season: May through October

Perched atop the edge of a rocky cliff in the Umpqua National Forest, Acker Rock Lookout offers visitors a unique lodging experience with spectacular panoramic views of the South Umpqua watershed in southwest Oregon. Still used in active fire detection today, the lookout was placed on the rocky cliff via helicopter in the 1960’s. Before the advent of airplane surveillance for fire detection, there were more than a dozen lookouts on the Tiller Ranger District.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/acker-rock-lookout to be notified when sites open up.

Nearby campgrounds: South Umpqua Falls Campground (Roseburg, OR), Umpqua Off-Season Campgrounds (Roseburg, OR), Ash Flat Campground (Roseburg, OR), Boulder Creek Campground (Roseburg , OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Acker Rock Lookout

Cell signal at Acker Rock Lookout (Tiller, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Tiller, OR, OR★ 5 (4 reviews)From $40/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Perched atop the edge of a rocky cliff in the Umpqua National Forest, Acker Rock Lookout offers visitors a unique lodging experience with spectacular panoramic views of the South Umpqua watershed in southwest Oregon. Still used in active fire detection today, the lookout was placed on the rocky cliff via helicopter in the 1960’s. Before the advent of airplane surveillance for fire detection, there were more than a dozen lookouts on the Tiller Ranger District.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Drinking Water

Straight talk

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Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Location

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541-825-3100· Umpqua National Forest
Getting there →

Important note regarding GPS use: please be advised that GPS units can, and have sent guests down the wrong roads to access the Lookout. Please consider following the directions below rather than your GPS unit. Directions: From Canyonville take West 1st Street and turn onto SE 3rd St/OR-227. Continue to follow OR-227 approximately 23 miles until you reach Tiller. From Tiller, travel northeast on Douglas County Road #46 which becomes South Umpqua/Forest Service Road #28, for 18.5 miles to Buckeye

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Umpqua National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Umpqua National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Acker Rock Lookout cost per night?+
Acker Rock Lookout costs $40 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Acker Rock Lookout open?+
Acker Rock Lookout is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Acker Rock Lookout have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Acker Rock Lookout?+
Acker Rock Lookout is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Acker Rock Lookout?+
Acker Rock Lookout is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Acker Rock Lookout?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Acker Rock Lookout is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Acker Rock Lookout open, and what are check-in times?+
Acker Rock Lookout is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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$40 /night★ 5 (4)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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