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Lake Of The Woods Lookout

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest — lakeside, hiking

Location: Gold Beach, OR, OR

Price: From $65 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (21 reviews)

Season: May through October

Lake of the Woods Lookout is surrounded by mountainous terrain, forested hillsides and spectacular views within the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest in southwestern Oregon. The flat-roofed cabin was originally a "ground house" located on Barklow Mountain in the Powers Ranger District. It was flown by helicopter to its present location and placed on a 12 ft.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lake-of-the-woods-lookout to be notified when sites open up.

Lake of the Woods Lookout offers spectacular views within the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, surrounded by mountainous terrain and forested hillsides. The unique historic fire lookout tower provides an elevated camping experience with activities including hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, and stargazing.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Coyote, Steller's Jay, Barred Owl, California Mountain Kingsnake, Western Fence Lizard, Northwestern Fence Lizard

Insider tips for Lake Of The Woods Lookout: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site No hookups available Outhouse access reported as far and difficult to reach

Skip Lake Of The Woods Lookout if: You need RV hookups or vehicle hookups. You prefer accessible facilities. You visit outside May through October seasonal window.

Best time to visit Lake Of The Woods Lookout: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Bald Knob Lookout (POWERS, OR), Sixes River Campground Or (Sixes, OR), Snow Camp Lookout (Gold Beach, OR), Edson Creek Campground (Or) (NORTH BEND, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Lake Of The Woods Lookout

Cell signal at Lake Of The Woods Lookout (Gold Beach, OR): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.

  • AT&T 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.

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Lake Of The Woods Lookout

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Gold Beach, OR, OR★ 4.4 (21 reviews)From $65/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Lake of the Woods Lookout is surrounded by mountainous terrain, forested hillsides and spectacular views within the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest in southwestern Oregon. The flat-roofed cabin was originally a "ground house" located on Barklow Mountain in the Powers Ranger District. It was flown by helicopter to its present location and placed on a 12 ft.

Best for:HikersWildlife watchersFamiliesSites:Tent
LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

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

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Showers

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

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

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups or vehicle hookups✕ You prefer accessible facilities✕ You visit outside May through October seasonal window

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site

No hookups available

Outhouse access reported as far and difficult to reach

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Coyote, Steller's Jay, Barred Owl, California Mountain Kingsnake, Western Fence Lizard, Northwestern Fence Lizard

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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541-247-3600· Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Getting there →

From Portland take 1-5 S to OR 38W, Follow US 101 to Gold Beach. From Gold Beach, Oregon, on the north end of the town, turn east off of US Highway 101 onto County Road 595 (Jerry's Flat Road). Travel east on County Road 595 which becomes Forest Road 33. Turn left at 11.4 miles on to Forest Road 3310, cross bridge and go 13.7 miles. Stay to the right at the fork and turn on Forest Road 3340. Stay on this road for 5.1 miles. Turn left here onto Forest Road 141 - look for the gate in this 5-road j

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

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

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Lake Of The Woods Lookout cost per night?+
Lake Of The Woods Lookout costs $65 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Lake Of The Woods Lookout open?+
Lake Of The Woods Lookout is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Lake Of The Woods Lookout have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Lake Of The Woods Lookout?+
Lake Of The Woods Lookout is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Lake Of The Woods Lookout?+
Lake Of The Woods 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 Lake Of The Woods Lookout?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Lake Of The Woods Lookout is rated weak. Best carrier: AT&T. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Lake Of The Woods Lookout open, and what are check-in times?+
Lake Of The Woods Lookout is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$65 /night★ 4.4 (21)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Bald Knob Lookout

POWERS, OR

From $65/night

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Sixes River Campground Or

Sixes, OR

From $6/night

Snow Camp Lookout

Gold Beach, OR

From $65/night

Edson Creek Campground (Or)

NORTH BEND, OR

From $16/night

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