Evergreen Mountain Lookout
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest — hiking
Location: Skykomish, WA, WA
Price: From $85 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Season: May through October
Perched atop its namesake mountain at an elevation of 5,587 feet, Evergreen Mountain Lookout was built in 1935 for detecting wildfires. During fire season, lookouts stayed in the cabin, watching for lightning strikes and forest fires in the Skykomish drainage. Once the lookout located a fire or smoke, he or she would radio to the Skykomish Ranger Station and give local landmarks to help firefighters locate the fire quickly.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets
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Historic 1935 fire lookout cabin perched at 5,587 feet offering stunning views of Glacier Peak and the Central Cascades. Multiple camper reviews praise the beautiful setting and short but rewarding steep hike to reach the site.
Wildlife alert: Lynx, snowshoe hare, American pika, sooty grouse, and harlequin duck present in the area
Insider tips for Evergreen Mountain Lookout: Call the ranger station for latest conditions and availability Bring lots of water—no water source along the trail or at the site Short but steep hike requires good physical conditioning; experienced hikers recommended
Skip Evergreen Mountain Lookout if: You need hookups or amenities beyond vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables. You're booking last-minute—federal campground requires early reservations. You prefer low-elevation sites or mild weather—expect cool conditions and rapidly changing weather.
Best time to visit Evergreen Mountain Lookout: May-October — Official operating season for this seasonal campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Troublesome Creek Campground (Gold Bar, WA), Beckler River Campground (Skykomish, WA), Money Creek Campground (Skykomish, WA), Miller River Group Camp (Skykomish, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Evergreen Mountain Lookout
Cell signal at Evergreen Mountain Lookout (Skykomish, WA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
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.
Perched atop its namesake mountain at an elevation of 5,587 feet, Evergreen Mountain Lookout was built in 1935 for detecting wildfires. During fire season, lookouts stayed in the cabin, watching for lightning strikes and forest fires in the Skykomish drainage. Once the lookout located a fire or smoke, he or she would radio to the Skykomish Ranger Station and give local landmarks to help firefighters locate the fire quickly.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryCall the ranger station for latest conditions and availability
Bring lots of water
no water source along the trail or at the site
Short but steep hike requires good physical conditioning; experienced hikers recommended
Official operating season for this seasonal campground
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From State Route 2, turn north onto Beckler River Road (Forest Road #65), which is 0.5 miles east of the town of Skykomish. Continue on Forest Road #65 for 13 miles to Jack Pass. At Jack Pass, turn right onto FSR #6550 and drive about 1 mile to FSR #6554. Drive FSR #6554 6.5 miles to the trailhead. It is another 1.5 mile hike to the lookout.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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