Lobster Creek campground is set in the forest on a large gravel bar, fronting
the mighty Wild and Scenic Rogue River.

## Facilities

  * Water
  * 7 campsites (3 tent sites and 4 tent/trailer sites) with picnic tables and fire pits
  * Campground host available
  * Firewood available for purchase at host site
  * Boat launch
  * Gravel bar for day use fishing or picnicking
  * 2 restrooms, with 4 flushing toilets each (2 men/2 women)
  * Garbage disposal

<p>Lobster Creek campground is set in the forest on a large gravel bar, fronting the mighty Wild and Scenic Rogue River.</p><h2>Facilities</h2><ul><li>Water</li><li>7 campsites (3 tent sites and 4 tent/trailer sites)&nbsp;with picnic tables and fire pits</li><li>Campground host available</li><li>Firewood available for purchase at host site</li><li>Boat launch</li><li>Gravel bar for day use fishing or picnicking</li><li>2 restrooms, with 4 flushing toilets each (2 men/2 women)</li><li>Garbage disposal</li></ul>

* **Camp Site:** $15/night
  * **Extra Vehicle:** $5/night

Bird's eye view of the campground

Lobster Creek Campground

**May 2021 Update:** Please note that the **dump station is temporarily closed
until further notice** , due to repairs needed to the wastewater system at
Quosatana. Thank you for your patience as we work towards fixing this.

Quosatana campground is located along the famously mighty Wild and Scenic
Rogue River. Boat or shore fish from this beautiful campground, which is
spread out over 15 acres on a large river bar. It offers space for everyone to
enjoy their time along the river and in the surrounding areas. Myrtlewood
groves and large meadows await you!

## Facilities

  * 43 campsites (3 accessible sites) with picnic tables and fire pits
  * Day use area (with mowed play area)
  * Campground host available
  * Firewood available for purchase at host site
  * Boat launch
  * Fish cleaning station
  * Drinking water
  * Flushing toilets
  * Garbage disposal
  * **(TEMPORARILY CLOSED)** RV dump station

<p><strong>May 2021 Update: </strong>Please note that the <strong>dump station is temporarily closed until further notice</strong>, due to repairs needed to the wastewater system at Quosatana. Thank you for your patience as we work towards fixing this.</p><p>Quosatana campground&nbsp;is located along the famously mighty Wild and Scenic Rogue River. Boat or shore fish from this beautiful campground, which is spread out over 15 acres on a large river bar. It offers space for everyone to enjoy their time along the river and in the surrounding areas. Myrtlewood groves and large meadows await you!</p><h2>Facilities</h2><ul><li>43 campsites (3 accessible sites) with picnic tables and fire pits</li><li>Day use area (with mowed play area)</li><li>Campground host available</li><li>Firewood available for purchase at host site</li><li>Boat launch</li><li>Fish cleaning station</li><li>Drinking water</li><li>Flushing toilets</li><li>Garbage disposal</li><li><strong>(TEMPORARILY CLOSED) </strong>RV dump station</li></ul>

* **Camp Site:** $20/night
  * **Extra Vehicle:** $5/night

Quosatana Campground

This site offers solitude with scenic views of the mountainous areas of the
Rogue River - Siskiyou National Forest, including glorious starry nights and
high mountain breezes during the hot days of summer.

## Facilities

  * 3 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits
  * No campground host
  * No drinking water
  * Pit toilet
  * No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

<p>This site offers solitude with scenic views of the mountainous areas of the Rogue River - Siskiyou National Forest, including glorious starry nights and high mountain breezes during the hot days of summer.</p><h2>Facilities</h2><ul><li>3 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits</li><li>No campground host</li><li>No drinking water</li><li>Pit toilet</li><li>No garbage disposal - Please pack it out</li></ul>

Wildhorse Meadow Dispersed Camping

## Overview

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. tower and catwalk in 1974. It was then
staffed during fire seasons from 1974 to 1996.  
  
The lookout offers some amenities, but guests are asked to bring a few of
their own supplies to ensure a safe and comfortable stay.

## Recreation

Hiking, mountain biking and stargazing are popular among guests at the
lookout. Seasonal changes envelope the area as snowmelt gives rise to spring
time flowers, and vivid autumn colors welcome a landscape blanketed with snow.  
  
Logging roads and trails extend from the area, providing guests with
opportunities to explore the area's old-growth forests, rugged and steep river
canyons and a variety of wildlife.  
  
Far away from city lights, the lookout provides a fantastic opportunity for
stargazing. Guests to the lookout search for constellations, planets and are
treated to an occasional meteor slashing the night sky.

## Facilities

The lookout is a one-room cabin, able to accommodate up to four people. It is
equipped with a double bed with a mattress, a table and two chairs, a propane
stove, solar lights, cleaning supplies and a fire extinguisher. Shower stall
is provided, however, guests must provide the water. On site, adjacent to the
lookout, there is a picnic table and a campfire ring for outdoor dining. A pit
toilet is also located outside the tower. There is sufficient room for one
tent, but the ground is extremely rocky. Guests to this lookout should be
prepared for a rustic camping experience, and will need to bring several of
their own supplies. There is no water on site, so visitors must bring a
sufficient amount for drinking, cooking and washing. Guests must also provide
their own sleeping bags, sleeping pads, towels, dish soap, matches, cooking
gear, first aid kit, toilet paper and garbage bags. Although lighting is
provided, it is recommended guests bring an additional light source in case of
emergency.

## Natural Features

Lake of the Woods Lookout provides a panoramic view with vistas of the Pacific
Ocean, the Kalmiopsis and Wild Rogue Wilderness areas, and the Wild and Scenic
Illinois and Rogue River canyons. In the spring, the nearby Lake of the Woods,
which is actually a fairly small shallow pond, is surrounded by wildflowers
and welcomes the arrival of several species of birds and butterflies. As
summer progresses, the lake fills in with tall reeds and grasses. Lightning
storms are a part of the thrill of staying at a lookout, but they are also
extremely dangerous. If a lightning storm should occur, guests are urged to
follow these safety rules to minimize the danger: Stay indoors or completely
inside your car If you are trapped outside during a lightning storm, move to
lower ground and stay low to the ground. Do not stand under trees or other
high objects. If you are in the lookout building, close the windows and doors.
Lightning follows air currents: Do not touch anything metal. The Lookout has
metal stairs and a metal walkway around the cabin; It is imperative guests do
not stand at these locations during storms.

## Nearby Attractions

Opportunities for swimming and fishing are within 10 miles of the lookout.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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. 
<br/><br/>
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. tower and catwalk in 1974. It was then staffed during fire seasons from 1974 to 1996.
<br/><br/>
The lookout offers some amenities, but guests are asked to bring a few of their own supplies to ensure a safe and comfortable stay.  <h2>Recreation</h2>
Hiking, mountain biking and stargazing are popular among guests at the lookout. Seasonal changes envelope the area as snowmelt gives rise to spring time flowers, and vivid autumn colors welcome a landscape blanketed with snow.
<br/><br/>
Logging roads and trails extend from the area, providing guests with opportunities to explore the area's old-growth forests, rugged and steep river canyons and a variety of wildlife.
<br/><br/>
 Far away from city lights, the lookout provides a fantastic opportunity for stargazing. Guests to the lookout search for constellations, planets and are treated to an occasional meteor slashing the night sky.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The lookout is a one-room cabin, able to accommodate up to four people. It is equipped with a double bed with a mattress, a table and two chairs, a propane stove, solar lights, cleaning supplies and a fire extinguisher. Shower stall is provided, however, guests must provide the water. On site, adjacent to the lookout, there is a picnic table and a campfire ring for outdoor dining. A pit toilet is also located outside the tower. There is sufficient room for one tent, but the ground is extremely rocky. Guests to this lookout should be prepared for a rustic camping experience, and will need to bring several of their own supplies. There is no water on site, so visitors must bring a sufficient amount for drinking, cooking and washing. Guests must also provide their own sleeping bags, sleeping pads, towels, dish soap, matches, cooking gear, first aid kit, toilet paper and garbage bags. Although lighting is provided, it is recommended guests bring an additional light source in case of emergency.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
Lake of the Woods Lookout provides a panoramic view with vistas of the Pacific Ocean, the Kalmiopsis and Wild Rogue Wilderness areas, and the Wild and Scenic Illinois and Rogue River canyons.
  
In the spring, the nearby Lake of the Woods, which is actually a fairly small shallow pond, is surrounded by wildflowers and welcomes the arrival of several species of birds and butterflies. As summer progresses, the lake fills in with tall reeds and grasses.
  
Lightning storms are a part of the thrill of staying at a lookout, but they are also extremely dangerous. If a lightning storm should occur, guests are urged to follow these safety rules to minimize the danger: 
 
 Stay indoors or completely inside your car If you are trapped outside during a lightning storm, move to lower ground and stay low to the ground. Do not stand under trees or other high objects. If you are in the lookout building, close the windows and doors. Lightning follows air currents: Do not touch anything metal. The Lookout has metal stairs and a metal walkway around the cabin; It is imperative guests do not stand at these locations during storms.
  
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Opportunities for swimming and fishing are within 10 miles of the lookout.

Mountain view with lake and fir trees.

LAKE OF THE WOODS LOOKOUT

Lake Of The Woods Lookout

This dispersed site provides access to Kalmiopsis Wilderness. Located on a
small lake with meadows - a geologist's dream! For tents or small campers
only.

## Facilities

  * 3 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits
  * No drinking water
  * Vault toilet
  * No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

<p>This dispersed site provides access to <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/recarea/?recid=77582">Kalmiopsis Wilderness</a>. Located on a small lake with meadows - a geologist&#39;s dream! For tents or small campers only.</p><h2>Facilities</h2><ul><li>3 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits</li><li>No drinking water</li><li>Vault toilet</li><li>No garbage disposal - Please pack it out</li></ul>

Game Lake Dispersed Camping

## Overview

  
  
  
Snow Camp Lookout sits at the peak of Snow Camp Mountain at an elevation of
4,223 feet, offering guests spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding
area.  
  
The fire lookout is the most recent of three structures built atop Snow Camp
Mountain. The structures onsite were used as fire lookouts and an Aircraft
Warning System station during World War II. The original cabin was destroyed
in the 2002 Biscuit Fire, a massive blaze that burned more than a half-million
acres in Oregon and California, but was reconstructed just two years later.  
  
Today the lookout offers a unique lodging experience for guests seeking a bit
of solitude and relaxation. Although the cabin offers some basic amenities,
guests must bring a few of their own supplies to ensure an enjoyable stay.

## Recreation

Hiking, mountain biking, stargazing, and wildlife viewing are popular among
guests to this lookout.  
  
An important component of the historic fabric of the watershed is the trail
system. Hikers may want to wander trails that originally followed older
aboriginal routes. "Chief" Elwin Frye, a packer for the Forest Service,
identified a portion of the Snow Camp Trail as an Indian travel route. The
trail is one of the oldest in the Forest, and provides access to Windy Valley,
a pristine mountain meadow with a small crystal clear creek.  
  
At night the lookout is an ideal setting for stargazing, as constellations and
planets put on a dazzling display.

## Facilities

The renovated fire lookout is a 15' x 15' structure, originally designed for
one or two people. It is furnished with a double bed with a mattress, a table
and chairs, cabinets and counter space for food preparation. It is also
equipped with a wood-burning cook stove and a picnic table for outdoor dining.
A pit toilet is located near the lookout. There is no water on site, so
visitors must bring sufficient supplies for drinking, cooking and washing.
Guests must also provide their own sleeping bags, sleeping pads, towels, dish
soap, matches, cooking gear, toilet paper and garbage bags. Although visitors
can drive within sight of the lookout, the 200-yard hike to the summit can be
strenuous when carrying gear. The final 200 yards to the lookout are open to
administrative traffic only.

## Natural Features

On a clear day, guests at Snow Camp Lookout will see ocean waves crashing
along Kellogg Beach, Point St. George and Castle Rock near Crescent City,
California. Effects of the 2002 Biscuit Fire and the 2017 Chetco Bar Fire are
obvious within the surroundings, though forested mountains and grassy
hillsides dotted with pine trees extend from the lookout as well.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p><br><br><br>Snow Camp Lookout sits at the peak of Snow Camp Mountain at an elevation of 4,223 feet, offering guests spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding area.<br>  <br>The fire lookout is the most recent of three structures built atop Snow Camp Mountain. The structures onsite were used as fire lookouts and an Aircraft Warning System station during World War II. The original cabin was destroyed in the 2002 Biscuit Fire, a massive blaze that burned more than a half-million acres in Oregon and California, but was reconstructed just two years later.  <br>  <br>Today the lookout offers a unique lodging experience for guests seeking a bit of solitude and relaxation. Although the cabin offers some basic amenities, guests must bring a few of their own supplies to ensure an enjoyable stay.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Hiking, mountain biking, stargazing, and wildlife viewing are popular among guests to this lookout.<br/><br/>

An important component of the historic fabric of the watershed is the trail system. Hikers may want to wander trails that originally followed older aboriginal routes. "Chief" Elwin Frye, a packer for the Forest Service, identified a portion of the Snow Camp Trail as an Indian travel route. The trail is one of the oldest in the Forest, and provides access to Windy Valley, a pristine mountain meadow with a small crystal clear creek.<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 renovated fire lookout is a 15' x 15' structure, originally designed for one or two people. It is furnished with a double bed with a mattress, a table and chairs, cabinets and counter space for food preparation. It is also equipped with a wood-burning cook stove and a picnic table for outdoor dining. A pit toilet is located near the lookout.   

There is no water on site, so visitors must bring sufficient supplies for drinking, cooking and washing. Guests must also provide their own sleeping bags, sleeping pads, towels, dish soap, matches, cooking gear, toilet paper and garbage bags.   
 
Although visitors can drive within sight of the lookout, the 200-yard hike to the summit can be strenuous when carrying gear. The final 200 yards to the lookout are open to administrative traffic only.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
On a clear day, guests at Snow Camp Lookout will see ocean waves crashing along Kellogg Beach, Point St. George and Castle Rock near Crescent City, California.
  
Effects of the 2002 Biscuit Fire and the 2017 Chetco Bar Fire are obvious within the surroundings, though forested mountains and grassy hillsides dotted with pine trees extend from the lookout as well.

Blue alpine flowers

SNOW CAMP LOOKOUT

Snow Camp Lookout

This site is located along the Wild and Scenic Illinois River and the Illinois
River West Trailhead. For tents and small trailers only.

## Facilities

  * 15 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits
  * No campground host
  * No drinking water
  * Vault toilet
  * No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

<p>This site is located along the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/recarea/?recid=74294">Wild and Scenic Illinois River</a>&nbsp;and the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/recarea/?recid=69512">Illinois River West Trailhead</a>. For tents and small trailers only.</p><h2>Facilities</h2><ul><li>15 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits</li><li>No campground host</li><li>No drinking water</li><li>Vault toilet</li><li>No garbage disposal - Please pack it out</li></ul>

Oak Flat Campground

Sites are located on the Wild and Scenic Elk River, and along the Wild Rivers
Coast Scenic Bikeway!

## Facilities

  * 4 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits
  * No drinking water
  * Vault toilet
  * No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

<p>Sites are located on the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/recarea/?recid=74291">Wild and Scenic Elk River</a>, and along the <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/bicycling/recarea/?recid=82295&amp;actid=26">Wild Rivers Coast Scenic Bikeway</a>!</p><h2>Facilities</h2><ul><li>4 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits</li><li>No drinking water</li><li>Vault toilet</li><li>No garbage disposal - Please pack it out</li></ul>

Laird Lake Campground

Lush campsites at Sunshine Bar Campground are located on the Wild and Scenic
Elk River, and along the Wild Rivers Coast Scenic Bikeway.

## Facilities

  * 6 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits
  * No drinking water
  * 2 vault toilets
  * No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

<p>Lush campsites at Sunshine Bar Campground are located on the Wild and Scenic Elk River, and along the <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/bicycling/recarea/?recid=82295&amp;actid=26">Wild Rivers Coast Scenic Bikeway</a>.</p><h2>Facilities</h2><ul><li>6 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits</li><li>No drinking water</li><li>2 vault toilets</li><li>No garbage disposal - Please pack it out<br />&nbsp;</li></ul>

Sunshine Bar Campground

Foster Bar Campground is located on edge of large meadow next to the mighty
Wild and Scenic Rogue River. Just downstream is the "take-out" boat ramp for
rafters and fishermen; this portion of the river is world-renowned for its
fishing opportunities! This is also a very important historic area, as it's
the location of the last battle fought during the Rogue River Indian Wars.

The Lower Rogue River Trail #1168 accesses the Rogue River for fishing.

## Facilities

  * 8 campsites (4 tent only, 4 tent or trailer) with picnic table, and fire pits
  * Campground host available
  * Drinking water
  * Flushing toilets and scat machine
  * Garbage disposal

<p>Foster Bar Campground is located on edge of large meadow next to the mighty Wild and Scenic Rogue River. Just downstream is the "take-out" boat ramp for rafters and fishermen; this portion of the river is world-renowned for its fishing opportunities! This is also a very important historic area, as it's the location of the last battle fought during the Rogue River Indian Wars.</p><p>The <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/recarea/?recid=69530" rel="nofollow">Lower Rogue River Trail #1168</a> accesses the Rogue River for fishing.</p><h2>Facilities</h2><ul><li>8 campsites (4 tent only, 4 tent or trailer) with picnic table, and fire pits</li><li>Campground host available</li><li>Drinking water</li><li>Flushing toilets and scat machine</li><li>Garbage disposal</li></ul>

Foster Bar Campground

Butler Bar Campground has primitive camping with access to the Wild and Scenic
Elk River, and is adjacent to the Copper-Salmon Wilderness and Grassy Knob
Wilderness.

Planning to ride the Wild Coast Scenic Bikeway? This is one of the campgrounds
along the way!

## Facilities

  * 7 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits
  * No drinking water
  * Vault toilet
  * No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

<p>Butler Bar Campground&nbsp;has primitive camping with access to the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/recarea/?recid=74291">Wild and Scenic Elk River</a>, and is adjacent to the <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=79449&amp;actid=50">Copper-Salmon Wilderness</a> and <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/recarea/?recid=77581">Grassy Knob Wilderness</a>.</p><p>Planning to ride the <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/bicycling/recarea/?recid=82295&amp;actid=26">Wild Coast Scenic Bikeway</a>? This is one of the campgrounds along the way!</p><h2>Facilities</h2><ul><li>7 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits</li><li>No drinking water</li><li>Vault toilet</li><li>No garbage disposal - Please pack it out</li></ul>

Butler Bar Campground

Located on the shores of Rock Creek, a tributary of the South Fork Coquille
River, this small campground is the perfect place to take shelter under the
trees and listen to the sounds of the creek. A quick drive and visitors can
venture to the Coquille Falls trailhead and other scenic spots along the
Coquille River.

## Facilities

  * 7 campsites (tent-only) with picnic tables, and fire pits
  * No drinking water
  * Vault toilet
  * Garbage disposal from Memorial Day weekend through October

<p>Located on the shores of Rock Creek, a tributary of the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/recarea/?recid=74290">South Fork Coquille River</a>, this small campground is the perfect place to take shelter under the trees and listen to the sounds of the creek. A quick drive and visitors can venture&nbsp;to the Coquille Falls trailhead and other scenic spots along the Coquille River.</p><h2>Facilities</h2><ul><li>7 campsites (tent-only) with picnic tables, and fire pits</li><li>No drinking water</li><li>Vault toilet</li><li>Garbage disposal from Memorial Day weekend through October</li></ul>

* **Camp Site:** $6/night
  * **Extra Vehicle:** $3/night

Rock Creek Campground

## Overview

Bald Knob Lookout is perched atop Bald Knob at an elevation of 3,630 feet in
the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. The lookout offers visitors a unique
lodging experience and panoramic views of the surrounding area.  
  
Originally developed in 1931 as a lookout site, Bald Knob served as an
Aircraft Warning Service (AWS) observation station between 1942 and 1944. The
Forest Service removed and replaced the original with the present flat top
structure in 1963.  
  
The lookout tower is available for reservations from Memorial Day through
October, and guests must bring several of their own amenities to ensure a safe
and comfortable stay.

## Recreation

Hiking, birding, and wildlife viewing are popular among guests to this
lookout. Seasonal changes envelope the area as snow melt gives rise to spring
time flowers, and vivid autumn colors welcome a landscape blanketed with snow.
The Panther Ridge Trail is accessible from the facility and follows an
historic Native American travel corridor. Approximately 95% of this trail is
within the Wild Rogue Wilderness, and is closed to any kind of motorized
vehicles or equipment. The trail travels under magnificent stands of old-
growth timber and through rhododendron and scrub oak undergrowth. Another
notable trail is the nearby Coquille River Falls Trail. The hike switches back
and forth through a virgin stand of undisturbed Douglas-fir, hemlock, and
Port-Orford cedar trees, ending at the Coquille River Falls. Learn more about
the geology of waterfalls along the Coquille River.

## Facilities

The 16 x 16 foot one-room flat top cabin's furnishings include a single bed
and a small table and chairs. Due to recent vandalism to propane tank and
winter storm damage, there will be no propane heat, stove, refrigerator, and
lights available until the next 2026 season. Outside amenities include a
picnic table and campfire ring. A primitive vault toilet is located
approximately 100 feet from the tower. There is no water on site, so visitors
must bring plenty of their own for drinking, cooking and washing. Guests must
also supply their own food, cooking utensils, sleeping bags, sleeping pads,
towels, dish soap, matches, cooking gear, toilet paper and garbage bags.
Please bring your own light source. The site has sufficient space for one
small tent, but strong winds could blow a tent off the mountain unless
adequately weighted down inside.

## Natural Features

Visitors to the Bald Knob Lookout will be treated to spectacular views
overlooking Eden Valley to the north, the Rogue River to the south, and the
forests beyond.  
  
The unique character of the landscapes comprising the Rogue River-Siskiyou
National Forest has led to over 340,000 acres of the Forest to be preserved as
a designated wilderness area, and over 200 miles of streams as National Wild
and Scenic Rivers.  
  
Diverse landscapes provide habitat for a wide range of wildlife, from spotted
owls and bull elk to salamanders and sandhill cranes. These species, along
with many others, depend on the undeveloped wilderness, undisturbed wetlands,
clean streams, and diverse forests to live.

## Nearby Attractions

Visit Crater Lake National Park and learn about its unique natural and
cultural history. Reaching depths of 1,943 feet, Crater Lake is the deepest
lake in the United States and one of the ten deepest lakes in the world.  
  
Experience 172 miles of diverse river and mountain landscapes along the Rogue-
Umpqua National Scenic Byway. Travel from rolling oak-covered hills and
towering coniferous forests, to roaring white water rapids and incised inter-
canyon lava flows. The highway travels alongside the Upper Rogue and North
Umpqua Wild and Scenic Rivers that contain world-class fisheries.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Bald Knob Lookout is perched atop Bald Knob at an elevation of 3,630 feet in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. The lookout offers visitors a unique lodging experience and panoramic views of the surrounding area.<br/><br/>

Originally developed in 1931 as a lookout site, Bald Knob served as an Aircraft Warning Service (AWS) observation station between 1942 and 1944. The Forest Service removed and replaced the original with the present flat top structure in 1963.<br/><br/> 
 
The lookout tower is available for reservations from Memorial Day through October, and guests must bring several of their own amenities to ensure a safe and comfortable stay.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Hiking, birding, and wildlife viewing are popular among guests to this lookout. Seasonal changes envelope the area as snow melt gives rise to spring time flowers, and vivid autumn colors welcome a landscape blanketed with snow.  
The Panther Ridge Trail is accessible from the facility and follows an historic Native American travel corridor. Approximately 95% of this trail is within the Wild Rogue Wilderness, and is closed to any kind of motorized vehicles or equipment. The trail travels under magnificent stands of old-growth timber and through rhododendron and scrub oak undergrowth.  
 
Another notable trail is the nearby Coquille River Falls Trail. The hike switches back and forth through a virgin stand of undisturbed Douglas-fir, hemlock, and Port-Orford cedar trees, ending at the Coquille River Falls. Learn more about the  geology of waterfalls  along the Coquille River.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The 16 x 16 foot one-room flat top cabin's furnishings include a single bed and a small table and chairs. Due to recent vandalism to propane tank and winter storm damage, there will be no propane heat, stove, refrigerator, and lights available until the next 2026 season. Outside amenities include a picnic table and campfire ring. A primitive vault toilet is located approximately 100 feet from the tower. There is no water on site, so visitors must bring plenty of their own for drinking, cooking and washing. Guests must also supply their own food, cooking utensils, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, towels, dish soap, matches, cooking gear, toilet paper and garbage bags. Please bring your own light source. The site has sufficient space for one small tent, but strong winds could blow a tent off the mountain unless adequately weighted down inside.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
Visitors to the Bald Knob Lookout will be treated to spectacular views overlooking Eden Valley to the north, the Rogue River to the south, and the forests beyond.<br/><br/> 


The unique character of the landscapes comprising the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest has led to over 340,000 acres of the Forest to be preserved as a designated wilderness area, and over 200 miles of streams as National Wild and Scenic Rivers.<br/><br/>


Diverse landscapes provide habitat for a wide range of wildlife, from spotted owls and bull elk to salamanders and sandhill cranes. These species, along with many others, depend on the undeveloped wilderness, undisturbed wetlands, clean streams, and diverse forests to live.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Visit Crater Lake National Park and learn about its unique natural and cultural history.  Reaching depths of 1,943 feet,  Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States and one of the ten deepest lakes in the world.<br/><br/>
Experience 172 miles of diverse river and mountain landscapes along the Rogue-Umpqua National Scenic Byway. Travel from rolling oak-covered hills and towering coniferous forests, to roaring white water rapids and incised inter-canyon lava flows. The highway travels alongside the Upper Rogue and North Umpqua Wild and Scenic Rivers that contain world-class fisheries.

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