Green Ridge Lookout
Deschutes National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Sisters, OR, OR
Price: From $40 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (10 reviews)
Season: May through October
Green Ridge Lookout is perched on a ridge more than 2,000 feet above the Metolius River. It offers guests a unique lodging experience in Deschutes National Forest. The lookout, a 20-foot tall fire lookout with unmatched views of Mt.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/green-ridge-lookout to be notified when sites open up.
Green Ridge Lookout is a historic 1960s fire lookout tower perched over 2,000 feet above the Metolius River, offering unmatched views of Mt. Jefferson and the surrounding basin in Deschutes National Forest.
Wildlife alert: Mountain Lion, Bobcat, Coyote, Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, American Badger, and Western Deer Mouse present in the area
Insider tips for Green Ridge Lookout: Call Sisters Ranger District at (541) 549-7700 one week in advance to obtain the gate combination Book months in advance as this is a popular single-site federal campground Lookout includes fridge, stove, futon, table, and chairs; vault restroom located nearby High clearance vehicle recommended for access
Skip Green Ridge Lookout if: You need hookups - no hookups available. You want to stay during summer months - lookout closed June through mid-September. You need multiple campsites - only 1 site available.
Best time to visit Green Ridge Lookout: Early May - June — Official availability period with Forest Service volunteer staffing. Mid September - Mid November — Official availability period with less crowding than peak summer.
Nearby campgrounds: Allen Springs Campground (SISTERS, OR), Pioneer Ford Campground (SISTERS, OR), Lower Bridge Campground (SISTERS, OR), Lower Canyon Creek Campground (SISTERS, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Green Ridge Lookout
Cell signal at Green Ridge Lookout (Sisters, OR): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Green Ridge Lookout is perched on a ridge more than 2,000 feet above the Metolius River. It offers guests a unique lodging experience in Deschutes National Forest. The lookout, a 20-foot tall fire lookout with unmatched views of Mt.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryCall Sisters Ranger District at (541) 549-7700 one week in advance to obtain the gate combination
Book months in advance as this is a popular single-site federal campground
Lookout includes fridge, stove, futon, table, and chairs; vault restroom located nearby
High clearance vehicle recommended for access
Official availability period with Forest Service volunteer staffing
Official availability period with less crowding than peak summer
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Getting there →
Entry to the lookout is by combination lock. Please call the Sisters Ranger District at (541) 549-7700 one week in advance to get the gate combination. From Sisters, travel 5.5 miles west on U.S. Highway 20 to Forest Road 11 at Indian Ford Campground. Turn right on Forest Road 11 and travel approximately 10 miles to the end of pavement at the junction with Forest Road 1150. Take the left fork of Forest Road 1150, to the junction with Forest Road 1154. Turn left on Forest Road 1154 and continue t
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Deschutes National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Deschutes National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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