Located on hour northeast of Lakeview, Oregon, Can Springs births a bubbling
creek that flows through this primitive forest camp with a riparian vegetation
area bordering it. Large ponderosa pine trees help create a wonderful place to
explore or relax in nature's solitude.

There are three campsites with picnic tables and fire rings. There is no
potable water. Visitors need to pack plenty of water.

<p>Located on hour northeast of Lakeview, Oregon, Can Springs births a bubbling creek that flows through this primitive forest camp with a riparian vegetation area bordering it.&nbsp;Large ponderosa pine trees help create a wonderful place to explore or relax in nature&rsquo;s solitude.</p><p>There are three campsites with picnic tables and fire rings. There is no&nbsp;potable water. Visitors need to pack plenty of water.</p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Can Springs Campground

Vee Lake Trailhead/Campground is a ending point for the southern segment
Fremont National Recreation Trail in the North Warner Mountains. The trailhead
is located one hour 15 minutes northeast of Lakeview, Oregon.  The site
overlooks Hart Mountain National Wildlife Refuge on the edge of the high
desert.

The trailhead offers two camping sites and one vault toilet that are
maintained during the open season.

The mixed forest features ponderosa pine, white fir, and some aspen stands.
Vee Lake is stocked with rainbow trout, and there is a launch for electric
motor boats and canoes. One unique feature of Vee Lake is an earthen, man-made
dam on which one can walk around.

<p>Vee Lake Trailhead/Campground is a ending point for the southern segment <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/fremont-winema/recarea/?recid=59683">Fremont National Recreation Trail</a> in the North Warner Mountains. The trailhead is located one hour 15 minutes northeast of Lakeview, Oregon. &nbsp;The site&nbsp;overlooks <a href="http://www.fws.gov/refuge/hart_mountain/">Hart Mountain National Wildlife Refuge</a> on the edge of the high desert.</p><p>The trailhead offers two camping sites and one vault&nbsp;toilet that are&nbsp;maintained during the open season.</p><p>The mixed forest features ponderosa pine, white fir, and some aspen stands. Vee Lake is stocked with rainbow trout, and there is a launch for electric motor boats and canoes. One unique feature of Vee Lake is an earthen, man-made dam on which one can walk around.</p>

Vee Lake Trailhead/Campground

## Overview

Located on the crest of the Warner Mountain Range at an elevation of 8,222
feet, Drake Peak Lookout hugs the wind-swept land surrounding it, offering
unparalleled views into Oregon, California and Nevada. The lookout was built
in 1948 and has served as a fire detection site for the surrounding area.  
  
Historically, Forest Service personnel lived long seasons in the cabin,
scanning the region for lightning, flames, curls of smoke or any other
indicator of possible forest fires. At one time, hundreds of these types of
lookouts were in service throughout the Pacific Northwest. Today the lookout
provides a unique lodging experience for guests seeking recreation and
relaxation in the Fremont-Winema National Forest.  
  
Although the lookout offers some basic amenities, for guests to enjoy their
experience completely, they must bring several of their own supplies.

## Recreation

Hiking, stargazing and wildlife viewing are popular activities. The Drake-
McDowell area provides solitude for backpackers and horseback riders with
spectacular views of the Warner Mountains, Hart Mountain, Warner Valley and
Abert Rim. A hike to the summit of Drake Peak is a popular excursion from the
lookout.  
  
At night the lookout is an ideal setting for stargazing, as constellations and
planets put on a dazzling display.

## Facilities

The small, 14 x 14-foot lookout is designed to accommodate up to four people
and is furnished with folding cots, a table and chairs, a wood stove for heat
and limited counter space for food preparation. A picnic table is located
outdoors, as is a vault toilet. There is no water on site, so guests must
bring sufficient supplies for drinking, cooking and washing. Guests may fill
water jugs at Mud Creek Campground approximately 6 miles away. Guests must
also provide their own sleeping bags, sleeping pads, towels, dish soap,
matches, cooking gear, first aid kit and firewood. Although lighting is
available, it is recommended that guests bring an additional light source in
case of emergencies. The Forest Service does not provide firewood for this
facility.

## Natural Features

Drake Peak Lookout sits beneath a vast sky, overlooking distant peaks,
volcanic landscapes and wide-open sage basins. From its scenic perch, the
lookout offers panoramic vistas and glimpses into wild places where visitors
can still find solitude.  
  
Although the lookout does not sit on Drake Peak, the nearby mountain is one of
several high peaks in the immediate vicinity, including Twelvemile Peak, Light
Peak and Crook Peak. Composed of uplifted and eroded basalt, and sparse
vegetation, views from this mountain offer unobstructed views of unique
geological landforms.  
  
Diverse habitats support a variety of species. Deer, Rocky Mountain elk and
pronghorn find homes in nearby forests, while several varieties of trout
inhabit the lakes and streams. In the spring and fall, migrating geese, ducks
and swans frame the Oregon sky. Black bears, mountain lions and bobcats, also
find homes in the surrounding area.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Located on the crest of the Warner Mountain Range at an elevation of 8,222 feet, Drake Peak Lookout hugs the wind-swept land surrounding it, offering unparalleled views into Oregon, California and Nevada. The lookout was built in 1948 and has served as a fire detection site for the surrounding area. 
<br/><br/>
Historically, Forest Service personnel lived long seasons in the cabin, scanning the region for lightning, flames, curls of smoke or any other indicator of possible forest fires. At one time, hundreds of these types of lookouts were in service throughout the Pacific Northwest. Today the lookout provides a unique lodging experience for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in the Fremont-Winema National Forest.<br/><br/>

Although the lookout offers some basic amenities, for guests to enjoy their experience completely, they must bring several of their own supplies.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Hiking, stargazing and wildlife viewing are popular activities. The Drake-McDowell area provides solitude for backpackers and horseback riders with spectacular views of the Warner Mountains, Hart Mountain, Warner Valley and Abert Rim. A  hike to the summit of Drake Peak is a popular excursion from the lookout. 
<br/><br/>

At night the lookout is an ideal setting for stargazing, as constellations and planets put on a dazzling display.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The small, 14 x 14-foot lookout is designed to accommodate up to four people and is furnished with folding cots, a table and chairs, a wood stove for heat and limited counter space for food preparation. A picnic table is located outdoors, as is a vault toilet.   

There is no water on site, so guests must bring sufficient supplies for drinking, cooking and washing. Guests may fill water jugs at Mud Creek Campground approximately 6 miles away. Guests must also provide their own sleeping bags, sleeping pads, towels, dish soap, matches, cooking gear, first aid kit and firewood.  

Although lighting is available, it is recommended that guests bring an additional light source in case of emergencies. The Forest Service does not provide firewood for this facility.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Drake Peak Lookout sits beneath a vast sky, overlooking distant peaks, volcanic landscapes and wide-open sage basins. From its scenic perch, the lookout offers panoramic vistas and glimpses into wild places where visitors can still find solitude.<br/><br/>

Although the lookout does not sit on Drake Peak, the nearby mountain is one of several high peaks in the immediate vicinity, including Twelvemile Peak, Light Peak and Crook Peak. Composed of uplifted and eroded basalt, and sparse vegetation, views from this mountain offer unobstructed views of unique geological landforms. 
<br/><br/>
Diverse habitats support a variety of species. Deer, Rocky Mountain elk and pronghorn find homes in nearby forests, while several varieties of trout inhabit the lakes and streams. In the spring and fall, migrating geese, ducks and swans frame the Oregon sky. Black bears, mountain lions and bobcats, also find homes in the surrounding area.

Picnic Table, Fire Structure, and South Side of Lookout

Drake Peak Lookout Exterior

DRAKE PEAK LOOKOUT VIEWS

DRAKE PEAK LOOKOUT INTERIOR 2

DRAKE PEAK LOOKOUT EXTERIOR 2

drake peak lookout

DRAKE PEAK LOOKOUT INTERIOR 1

DRAKE PEAK LOOKOUT EXTERIOR 1

Drake Peak Lookout View

View of Adjacent Landscape as Seen Through Lookout's Windows

Drake Peak Lookout Interior View

Drake Peak Lookout

Interior of Cabin Showing Cots and Storage

Drake Peak Lookout Interior 2

Drake Peak Lookout Interior 1

## Overview

Historic Aspen Cabin is nestled in a forest of fir, pine, and aspen, and
provides an ideal setting for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in the
Fremont-Winema National Forest. It was built in 1930 and originally used as an
administrative cabin and fire guard station by U.S. Forest Service employees.  
  
It also served as a warming shelter for snowmobilers and cross-country skiers
during the 1990s. Today, the cabin offers guests a secluded getaway in a
landscape abundant with wildlife and nature.  
  
Although the cabin provides some amenities to those seeking a comfortable
lodging experience, guests must bring several of their own amenities.

## Recreation

Aspen Cabin is a wonderful location for hiking, fishing, horseback riding and
biking in summer and early fall. In the winter months, guests can take
advantage of skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.  
  
Hikers will find scenic trails near the cabin, including Crane Mountain
National Recreation Trail, located 3 miles to the southwest and at the Walker
Trailhead. The Drake McDowell Semi-Primitive Non-Motorized Area is just 2
miles to the east.

## Facilities

The one-room cabin is designed to accommodate up to four people and is
furnished with four cots, a dining table and chairs, countertop space for food
preparation and a wood stove for heating. Also a broom, dustpan, dust mop,
basic cleaning supplies and an axe. A picnic table and campfire ring are
located outdoors, as well as a pit toilet. There is no water on-site, so
guests must bring a sufficient supply for drinking, cooking and washing.
Guests may fill water jugs at Mud Creek Campground approximately 1.5 miles
away. Guests must also provide their own sleeping bags, sleeping pads, towels,
dish soap, matches, cooking gear and a first aid kit. The Forest Service does
not provide firewood but there is ample down and dead wood in the surrounding
area. Cutting down standing trees for firewood is prohibited.

## Natural Features

Fremont National Forest is known for its towering snow-capped peaks, volcanic
landscapes, wide-open sage basins, scenic vistas and wild places, where guests
can still find solitude.  
  
The area around the cabin is home to abundant wildlife, including deer, elk
and squirrels. For birders to the area, sparrows, jays, sandhill cranes and
woodpeckers find habitat in nearby ecosystems.  
  
Indian paintbrush, camas, wild lilies and other wildflowers add splashes of
color to the forested landscape.

## Nearby Attractions

Warner Canyon Ski area is typically open when conditions allow. Fremont
National Recreation Trail is over 100 miles long and offers non-motorized
opportunities (biking, stock, hiking).

<h2>Overview</h2>
Historic Aspen Cabin is nestled in a forest of fir, pine, and aspen, and provides an ideal setting for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in the Fremont-Winema National Forest. It was built in 1930 and originally used as an administrative cabin and fire guard station by U.S. Forest Service employees. 
<br/><br/>
It also served as a warming shelter for snowmobilers and cross-country skiers during the 1990s. Today, the cabin offers guests a secluded getaway in a landscape abundant with wildlife and nature.<br/><br/> 

Although the cabin provides some amenities to those seeking a comfortable lodging experience, guests must bring several of their own amenities.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Aspen Cabin is a wonderful location for hiking, fishing, horseback riding and biking in summer and early fall. In the winter months, guests can take advantage of skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.<br/><br/>

Hikers will find scenic trails near the cabin, including Crane Mountain National Recreation Trail, located 3 miles to the southwest and at the Walker Trailhead. The Drake McDowell Semi-Primitive Non-Motorized Area is just 2 miles to the east.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The one-room cabin is designed to accommodate up to four people and is furnished with four cots, a dining table and chairs, countertop space for food preparation and a wood stove for heating. Also a broom, dustpan, dust mop, basic cleaning supplies and an axe. A picnic table and campfire ring are located outdoors, as well as a pit toilet.   

There is no water on-site, so guests must bring a sufficient supply for drinking, cooking and washing. Guests may fill water jugs at Mud Creek Campground approximately 1.5 miles away. Guests must also provide their own sleeping bags, sleeping pads, towels, dish soap, matches, cooking gear and a first aid kit.

The Forest Service does not provide firewood but there is ample down and dead wood in the surrounding area. Cutting down standing trees for firewood is prohibited.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Fremont National Forest  is known for its towering snow-capped peaks, volcanic landscapes, wide-open sage basins, scenic vistas and wild places, where guests can still find solitude.<br/><br/>

The area around the cabin is home to abundant wildlife, including deer, elk and squirrels. For birders to the area, sparrows, jays, sandhill cranes and woodpeckers find habitat in nearby ecosystems.<br/><br/> 

Indian paintbrush, camas, wild lilies and other wildflowers add splashes of color to the forested landscape.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Warner Canyon Ski area is typically open when conditions allow. Fremont National Recreation Trail is over 100 miles long and offers non-motorized opportunities (biking, stock, hiking).

Aspen Cabin Exterior 4

aspen cabin

Fluffy white clouds in a blue sky above a meadow surrounded by sage and conifer trees.

VIEWS ADJACENT TO ASPEN CABIN 2

VIEWS ADJACENT TO ASPEN CABIN 1

ASPEN CABIN EXTERIOR

ASPEN CABIN EXTERIOR 2

Aspen Cabin Interior 2

Path from Parking Area to Cabin

Aspen Cabin Interior 1

Aspen Cabin Exterior 1

Aspen Cabin Exterior 2

Aspen Cabin (Fremont-Winema National Forest, OR)

Located 35 minutes northeast of Lakeview, Oregon, Mud Creek campground is a
quiet campground with seven spacious sites among ponderosa and lodgepole
pines, as well as some aspens and cottonwood trees.



Amenities include picnic tables and fire grates at each campsite, potable
water, and one vault toilet.



Recreational opportunities include fishing, bird watching, wildlife viewing,
and wading in Mud Creek. Crane Mountain National Recreation Trail is two miles
to the west, accessed at the Walker Trailhead for those interested in hiking.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span arial="" style="color: black; font-family:;">Located 35 minutes northeast of Lakeview, Oregon, </span><span 12pt="" style="font-family:;">Mud Creek campground is a quiet campground with seven spacious sites among ponderosa and lodgepole pines, as well as some aspens and cottonwood trees. </span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span 12pt="" style="font-family:;">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span 12pt="" style="font-family:;">Amenities include picnic tables and fire grates at each campsite, potable water, and one vault toilet. </span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span 12pt="" style="font-family:;">Recreational opportunities include fishing, bird watching, wildlife viewing, and wading in Mud Creek. <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/fremont-winema/recarea/?recid=60143">Crane Mountain National Recreation Trail</a> is two miles to the west, accessed at the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/fremont-winema/recarea/?recid=59883">Walker Trailhead </a>for those interested in hiking.</span></p>

Mud Creek Campground

Located 40 minutes southeast of Lakeview, Oregon, Twin Springs campground
offers three peaceful campsites at 6,300 feet elevation. Twin Springs gurgles
up in the center of the forest camp amid tall ponderosa pine, white fir, and
aspen trees. There is a lush riparian understory along the creek and bright
wildflowers in the late spring and summer.

Amenities at Twin Springs include picnic tables and fire grates, and one vault
toilet. Visitors can enjoy bird watching, wildlife viewing (deer are common)
and hiking on the Crane Mountain National Recreation Trail, located two miles
west and accessed near Rogger Meadow.

There is no potable water. Visitors need to pack plenty of water.

<p>Located 40 minutes southeast of Lakeview, Oregon, Twin Springs campground offers three peaceful campsites at 6,300 feet elevation. Twin Springs gurgles up in the center of the forest camp amid tall ponderosa pine, white fir, and aspen trees. There is a lush riparian understory along the creek and bright wildflowers in the late spring and summer.&nbsp;</p><p>Amenities&nbsp;at Twin Springs include picnic tables and fire grates, and one vault toilet. Visitors can enjoy bird watching, wildlife viewing (deer are common) and hiking on the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/fremont-winema/recarea/?recid=60143">Crane Mountain National Recreation Trail</a>, located two miles west and accessed near <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/fremont-winema/recarea/?recid=59877">Rogger Meadow</a>.</p><p>There is no&nbsp;potable water. Visitors need to pack plenty of water.</p>

Twin Springs Campground

Located 40 minutes south of Paisley, Oregon, this rustic horse camp affords
pretty views of Steens Mountain and Mount Shasta. There is one vaulted toilet
and four campsites, each with a picnic table and fire grate, and one hitching
post.

This is a good choice for a stop-over, as Moss Meadows has no corrals and no
options for short trail rides. It's about 20 miles from Moss Meadows to
Currier Springs on the Fremont National Recreation Trail. Another option is to
ride west from Moss Meadow along the road for about five miles to the
Chewaucan River. You need to get permission to ride along the river, as it
passes through private land. There are signs posted with contact info or you
can obtain phone numbers from the Paisley Ranger District.

There is no portable water. Visitors need to pack plenty of water

<p>Located 40 minutes south of Paisley, Oregon, this rustic horse camp affords pretty views of Steens Mountain and Mount Shasta. There is one vaulted toilet and four campsites, each with a picnic table and fire grate, and one hitching post.&nbsp;</p><p>This is a good choice for a stop-over, as Moss Meadows has no corrals and no options for short trail rides. It&rsquo;s about 20 miles from Moss Meadows to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/fremont-winema/recreation/recarea/?recid=59793">Currier Springs</a> on the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/fremont-winema/recarea/?recid=70808">Fremont National Recreation Trail</a>. Another option is to ride west from Moss Meadow along the road for about five miles to the Chewaucan River. You need to get permission to ride along the river, as it passes through private land. There are signs posted with contact info or you can obtain phone numbers from the Paisley Ranger District.&nbsp;</p><p>There is no&nbsp;portable water. Visitors need to pack plenty of water</p>

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