Nook Bar provides dispersed campsites for tents or small trailers on a large
river bar by the beautiful Wild and Scenic Chetco River. Enjoy summer fun in
the crystal clear waters of this outstanding river! A few shaded spots can be
found along the tree line. Camping on the gravel bar during the winter months
is discouraged due to the frequency of high water events.

## Facilities

  * Vault toilet
  * Garbage disposal from Memorial Day through Labor Day

<p>Nook Bar provides dispersed campsites for tents or small trailers on a large river bar by the beautiful <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/recarea/?recid=74289">Wild and Scenic Chetco River</a>. Enjoy summer fun in the crystal clear waters of this outstanding river! A few shaded spots can be found along the tree line. Camping on the gravel bar during the winter months is discouraged due to the frequency of high water events.</p><h2>Facilities</h2><ul><li>Vault toilet</li><li>Garbage disposal from Memorial Day through Labor Day</li></ul>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Nook Bar Camping and Day Use Area

Miller Bar is operated as a dispersed site, and is located on large river bar
on the beautiful Wild and Scenic Chetco River. Enjoy summer fun in the crystal
clear waters of this outstanding river! A few shaded spots can be found along
the treeline. Tents or small trailers only. Camping on the gravel bar during
the winter months is discouraged due to the frequency of high water events.

## Facilities

  * Camp where you want
  * No drinking water
  * Vault toilet
  * Garbage disposal from Memorial Day through Labor Day

<p>Miller Bar&nbsp;is operated as a dispersed site, and is&nbsp;located on large river bar on the beautiful <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/recarea/?recid=74289">Wild and Scenic Chetco River</a>. Enjoy summer fun in the crystal clear waters of this outstanding river! A few shaded spots can be found along the treeline. Tents or small trailers only. Camping on the gravel bar during the winter months is discouraged due to the frequency of high water events.</p><h2>Facilities</h2><ul><li>Camp where you want</li><li>No drinking water</li><li>Vault toilet</li><li>Garbage disposal from Memorial Day through Labor Day</li></ul>

Miller Bar Camping and Day Use Area

This dispersed campsite for tents or small trailers, is located on the
Recreation portion of the Wild and Scenic Chetco River. Enjoy summer fun in
the crystal clear waters of this outstanding river. There are a few shaded
spots that can be found along the tree line.  Picnicking, sunbathing,
swimming, floating and other forms of non-motorized water sports are possible.

## Facilities

  * Camp where you want
  * No drinking water
  * Vault toilet
  * Garbage disposal from May 15 through September 15

<p>This dispersed campsite for tents or small trailers, is located on the Recreation portion of the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/recarea/?recid=74289">Wild and Scenic Chetco River</a>. Enjoy summer fun in the crystal clear waters of this outstanding river. There are a few shaded spots that can be found along the tree line. &nbsp;Picnicking, sunbathing, swimming, floating and other forms of non-motorized water sports are possible.</p><h2>Facilities</h2><ul><li>Camp where you want</li><li>No drinking water</li><li>Vault toilet</li><li>Garbage disposal from May 15 through September 15</li></ul>

Redwood Bar Dispersed Camping

This is a dispersed campsite for tents and small trailers is located at the
confluence of South Fork Chetco with the main stem of the Wild and Scenic
Chetco River.  Enjoy summer fun in the crystal clear waters of this
outstanding river.

Upper South Fork Camp provides a more secluded location along the South Fork
Chetco River.

Lower South Fork Camp provides a larger area with access to both the South
Fork and main stem Chetco River.

## Facilities

  * Camp where you want
  * No picnic table
  * No fire pits
  * No campground host
  * No drinking water
  * Portable toilet
  * No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

<p>This is a dispersed campsite for tents and small trailers is located at the confluence of South Fork Chetco with the main stem of the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/recarea/?recid=74289">Wild and Scenic Chetco River</a>. &nbsp;Enjoy summer fun in the crystal clear waters of this outstanding river.</p><p>Upper South Fork Camp provides a more secluded location along the South Fork Chetco River.</p><p>Lower South Fork Camp provides a larger area with access to both the South Fork and main stem Chetco River.</p><h2>Facilities</h2><ul><li>Camp where you want</li><li>No picnic table</li><li>No fire pits</li><li>No campground host</li><li>No drinking water</li><li>Portable toilet</li><li>No garbage disposal - Please pack it out<br />&nbsp;</li></ul>

South Fork Camping and Day Use Area

## Overview

Packers Cabin was originally built during the 1930s and served as the
headquarters for the Forest Service packer who supplied lookouts and field
crews by horse or mule pack trains.  
  
Today, visitors no longer need to hitch up a team of mules and trek for days
to enjoy staying in the quiet, remote cabin within the Rogue River-Siskiyou
National Forest.  
  
The accessible cabin offers most items needed for a comfortable lodging
experience, though guests will need to bring some of their own amenities to
ensure a safe and comfortable stay.

## Recreation

Hiking, wildlife viewing and fishing top the list of recreational
opportunities in the area surrounding Packer's Cabin.  
  
Anglers will enjoy the remote location and scenic backdrop of the nearby
Chetco River, providing angling opportunities for trout, steelhead, and salmon
in season. The Chetco starts in steep, deeply dissected, sparsely vegetated,
mountainous terrain within the Kalmiopsis Wilderness. Over its 55.5 mile
length, the Chetco drops from 3,700 feet to sea-level as it empties into the
Pacific Ocean between the towns of Brookings and Harbor, about 5 miles north
of the California border.  
  
The Oregon Redwoods Trail provides a unique accessible hiking opportunity that
travels through a grove of majestic old-growth redwood trees. Located along
Peavine Ridge in the Winchuck River drainage, guests will learn about old-
growth tree ecology, fire history, wildlife, and botany in the area. Redwood
trees in this area represent the only coastal redwoods found in the Pacific
Northwest Region, located at the limit of their northern range.  
  
The trail is an out/back design with a short loop at the far end, where a
picnic stop is provided. A short wooden deck provides access to the inside of
a hollowed redwood tree.

## Facilities

Packer's Cabin is a facility that meets accessibility standards and is
equipped with ramps, decks, wide doorways and door handles to make the cabin
as barrier-free as possible for anyone wishing to take a step back in history
and live the life of a forest ranger.  
  
  
  
The cabin accommodates up to 12 people comfortably and is furnished with one
double bunk and ten single bunks with mattresses. There is a table and chairs,
a work surface for food preparation, and a wood-burning stove. Picnic tables
and a campfire ring are located near the cabin, as well as an accessible vault
toilet.  
  
  
  
There is no water on site; visitors must bring a sufficient supply for
drinking, cooking and washing. A natural spring is located nearby, but the
water is not recommended for consumption.  
  
  
  
Guests must also provide their own sleeping bags, sleeping pads, a light
source, towels, dish soap, matches, cooking gear, first aid kit, toilet paper
and garbage bags.  
  
  
  
Tent space is available near the cabin.

## Natural Features

The landscapes comprising the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest has led to
the designation of over 340,000 acres of the Forest as wilderness, and over
200 miles of streams as National Wild and Scenic Rivers. The forest itself is
composed of two distinct geological provinces - the Cascade Range and the
Siskiyou Mountains. The Cascade Range is dominated by snow-capped volcanic
peaks such as the 9,495 foot Mt. McLoughlin, located within the Sky Lakes
Wilderness. The Siskiyou area embodies the most complex and treasured plant
communities in the Pacific Northwest. Wild rivers, biological diversity,
remarkable fisheries, and complex watersheds define the Siskiyous. Packer's
Cabin, when built, was adjacent to a large meadow. The trees started
encroaching on the meadow and over time, the cabin became nestled in a grove
of large fir trees. The Forest Service is now in the 2nd stage of restoring
the original meadow habitat. Packer's Cabin now has lots of sun. There will be
meadow enhancement information available at the cabin. The cabin lies in the
area of the 2017 Chetco Bar Fire. Visitors will expeirence a landscape in
transition.

## Nearby Attractions

The Pacific Ocean is 17 miles from this site.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Packers Cabin was originally built during the 1930s and served as the headquarters for the Forest Service packer who supplied lookouts and field crews by horse or mule pack trains.<br/><br/> 

Today, visitors no longer need to hitch up a team of mules and trek for days to enjoy staying in the quiet, remote cabin within the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest.<br/><br/>

The accessible cabin offers most items needed for a comfortable lodging experience, though guests will need to bring some of their own amenities to ensure a safe and comfortable stay. <h2>Recreation</h2>
Hiking, wildlife viewing and fishing top the list of recreational opportunities in the area surrounding Packer's Cabin.<br/><br/> 

Anglers will enjoy the remote location and scenic backdrop of the nearby Chetco River, providing angling opportunities for trout, steelhead, and salmon in season. The Chetco starts in steep, deeply dissected, sparsely vegetated, mountainous terrain within the Kalmiopsis Wilderness. Over its 55.5 mile length, the Chetco drops from 3,700 feet to sea-level as it empties into the Pacific Ocean between the towns of Brookings and Harbor, about 5 miles north of the California border.<br/><br/>

The Oregon Redwoods Trail  provides a unique accessible hiking opportunity that travels through a grove of majestic old-growth redwood trees. Located along Peavine Ridge in the Winchuck River drainage, guests will learn about old-growth tree ecology, fire history, wildlife, and botany in the area. Redwood trees in this area represent the only coastal redwoods found in the Pacific Northwest Region, located at the limit of their northern range. 
<br/><br/>
The trail is an out/back design with a short loop at the far end, where a picnic stop is provided. A short wooden deck provides access to the inside of a hollowed redwood tree.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Packer's Cabin is a facility that meets accessibility standards and is equipped with ramps, decks, wide doorways and door handles to make the cabin as barrier-free as possible for anyone wishing to take a step back in history and live the life of a forest ranger.<br><br><br><br>The cabin accommodates up to 12 people comfortably and is furnished with one double bunk and ten single bunks with mattresses. There is a table and chairs, a work surface for food preparation, and a wood-burning stove. Picnic tables and a campfire ring are located near the cabin, as well as an accessible vault toilet.<br><br><br><br>There is no water on site; visitors must bring a sufficient supply for drinking, cooking and washing. A natural spring is located nearby, but the water is not recommended for consumption.<br><br><br><br>Guests must also provide their own sleeping bags, sleeping pads, a light source, towels, dish soap, matches, cooking gear, first aid kit, toilet paper and garbage bags.<br><br> <br><br>Tent space is available near the cabin.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The landscapes comprising the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest has led to the designation of over 340,000 acres of the Forest as wilderness, and over 200 miles of streams as National Wild and Scenic Rivers.
  

The forest itself is composed of two distinct geological provinces - the Cascade Range and the Siskiyou Mountains. The Cascade Range is dominated by snow-capped volcanic peaks such as the 9,495 foot Mt. McLoughlin, located within the Sky Lakes Wilderness. The Siskiyou area embodies the most complex and treasured plant communities in the Pacific Northwest. Wild rivers, biological diversity, remarkable fisheries, and complex watersheds define the Siskiyous.
   
Packer's Cabin, when built, was adjacent to a large meadow. The trees started encroaching on the meadow and over time, the cabin became nestled in a grove of large fir trees. The Forest Service is now in the 2nd stage of restoring the original meadow habitat. Packer's Cabin now has lots of sun. There will be meadow enhancement information available at the cabin.  The cabin lies in the area of the 2017 Chetco Bar Fire. Visitors will expeirence a landscape in transition. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Pacific Ocean is 17 miles from this site.

White cabin in the woods with ramp leading to front door and small porch

PACKERS CABIN

Packers Cabin

## Overview

The Ludlum House is situated at the base of a mixed-conifer forest at the
confluence of Wheeler Creek and the Winchuck River in southwestern Oregon,
offering guests a unique setting for recreation and relaxation.  
  
  
The house was rebuilt in 1999 as a near-replica of the original two-story
Ludlum family vacation house. Mr. Ludlum, an oil-company executive,
constructed the house in 1939, then sold the property to the Forest Service
following World War II.  
  
  
  
The accessible home offers some of the amenities needed for a comfortable
lodging experience, although guests will need to bring several of their own
supplies to ensure a safe and enjoyable stay.

## Recreation

Hiking, wildlife viewing and fishing top the list of recreational
opportunities in the area surrounding the Ludlum House.  
  
Just steps away from the banks of the Winchuck River, the cabin provides
fantastic fishing opportunities for Coho salmon, Chinook salmon, cutthroat
trout and steelhead trout. The river is closed to fishing above the Wheeler
Creek confluence to provide a refuge for wild fish, but anglers will some
excellent steelhead waters below this point, including several miles on the
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. Standard winter steelhead tactics such
as drift fishing, floating jigs, or swinging flies work well on this gravel
and cobble-bottomed river. Flies such as spruce flies or bucktail streamers
work well for sea-run cutthroat.  
  
The Oregon Redwoods Trail provides a unique accessible hiking opportunity
through a grove of majestic old-growth redwood trees. Guests will have the
opportunity to learn about old-growth tree ecology, fire history, wildlife,
and botany in the area along Peavine Ridge in the Winchuck River drainage.  
  
Redwood trees in this area represent the only coastal redwoods found in the
Pacific Northwest Region, located at the limit of their northern range. The
trail is an out/back design with a short loop at the far end, where a picnic
stop is provided. A short wooden deck provides access to the inside of a
hollowed redwood tree.

## Facilities

Ludlum House is two stories and features one room on a lower floor, and a
three-quarter dividing wall upstairs. The first floor, porch and surrounding
grounds are all accessible. Picnic tables and a campfire ring are located near
the cabin, as well as an accessible vault toilet. While the house and grounds
can accommodate up to 60 guests maximum, there are no beds. The house is
minimally furnished with a table and chairs, a sink and food preparation
counter and a wood stove. There is no firewood available at this site,
visitors must bring their own. Guests must also provide their own sleeping
bags, sleeping pads, a light source (battery powered lights are preferred),
towels, dish soap, matches, cooking gear, first aid kit, toilet paper and
garbage bags. Water is available on site from a hand pump. Solar lighting is
available, though it is recommended that guests bring an additional light
source (battery operated lights). The use of candles is prohibited. Tent space
and room for trailer parking is available near the cabin.

## Natural Features

The Ludlum House is somewhat secluded and surrounded by a towering old-growth
forest, with an expanse of lawn stretching out before it. Within an 1.5 hour
drive from the house, guests have access to the rugged southern Oregon and
northern California coasts and further south, the Redwood National Park.  
  
The nearby Winchuck River flows into the Pacific Ocean about 0.5 miles north
of the Oregon and California border and approximately 5 miles south of
Brookings, Oregon. Five major tributaries, Wheeler Creek, East Fork, Fourth of
July Creek, Bear Creek and South Fork, make up the Winchuck River system. Mt.
Emily, at 2,926 feet, is the highest point in the basin.  
  
Diverse landscapes provide habitat for a wide-range of wildlife, including
black-tailed deer and an occasional black bear, to squirrels and salmon.
Sensitive wildlife species such as Spotted Owl and Marbled Murrelet are
present in the watershed as well. These species, along with many others,
depend on the surrounding undeveloped wilderness, undisturbed wetlands, clean
streams, and diverse forests to live.

## Nearby Attractions

Next to the rental, you can hike the Chimney Camp Trail # 1279 is a beautiful
trail about 2.3 miles length, one way, of easy to moderate hiking on old road.
Special precaution most be taken when fording Wheeler Creek. This trail it is
not fully accessible for people with disabilities. Parking area available at
the Trail Head.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>The Ludlum House is situated at the base of a mixed-conifer forest at the confluence of Wheeler Creek and the Winchuck River in southwestern Oregon, offering guests a unique setting for recreation and relaxation.<br><br><br>The house was rebuilt in 1999 as a near-replica of the original two-story Ludlum family vacation house. Mr. Ludlum, an oil-company executive, constructed the house in 1939, then sold the property to the Forest Service following World War II.<br><br><br><br>The accessible home offers some of the amenities needed for a comfortable lodging experience, although guests will need to bring several of their own supplies to ensure a safe and enjoyable stay.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Hiking, wildlife viewing and fishing top the list of recreational opportunities in the area surrounding the Ludlum House.
<br/><br/> 
Just steps away from the banks of the Winchuck River, the cabin provides fantastic fishing opportunities for Coho salmon, Chinook salmon, cutthroat trout and steelhead trout. The river is closed to fishing above the Wheeler Creek confluence to provide a refuge for wild fish, but anglers will some excellent steelhead waters below this point, including several miles on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. Standard winter steelhead tactics such as drift fishing, floating jigs, or swinging flies work well on this gravel and cobble-bottomed river. Flies such as spruce flies or bucktail streamers work well for sea-run cutthroat.<br/><br/> 
The Oregon Redwoods Trail provides a unique accessible hiking opportunity through a grove of majestic old-growth redwood trees. Guests will have the opportunity to learn about old-growth tree ecology, fire history, wildlife, and botany in the area along Peavine Ridge in the Winchuck River drainage.
<br/><br/>
Redwood trees in this area represent the only coastal redwoods found in the Pacific Northwest Region, located at the limit of their northern range. The trail is an out/back design with a short loop at the far end, where a picnic stop is provided. A short wooden deck provides access to the inside of a hollowed redwood tree.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Ludlum House is two stories and features one room on a lower floor, and a three-quarter dividing wall upstairs. The first floor, porch and surrounding grounds are all accessible. Picnic tables and a campfire ring are located near the cabin, as well as an accessible vault toilet.
  
While the house and grounds can accommodate up to 60 guests maximum, there are no beds. The house is minimally furnished with a table and chairs, a sink and food preparation counter and a wood stove. There is no firewood available at this site, visitors must bring their own.
  
Guests must also provide their own sleeping bags, sleeping pads, a light source (battery powered lights are preferred), towels, dish soap, matches, cooking gear, first aid kit, toilet paper and garbage bags. Water is available on site from a hand pump. Solar lighting is available, though it is recommended that guests bring an additional light source (battery operated lights). The use of candles is prohibited.  
Tent space and room for trailer parking is available near the cabin.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The Ludlum House is somewhat secluded and surrounded by a towering old-growth forest, with an expanse of lawn stretching out before it. Within an 1.5 hour drive from the house, guests have access to the rugged southern Oregon and northern California coasts and further south, the <a href="http://www.nps.gov/redw/index.htm" rel="nofollow">Redwood National Park</a>.
<br/><br/>
The nearby Winchuck River flows into the Pacific Ocean about 0.5 miles north of the Oregon and California border and approximately 5 miles south of Brookings, Oregon. Five major tributaries, Wheeler Creek, East Fork, Fourth of July Creek, Bear Creek and South Fork, make up the Winchuck River system. Mt. Emily, at 2,926 feet, is the highest point in the basin.
<br/><br/> 
Diverse landscapes provide habitat for a wide-range of wildlife, including black-tailed deer and an occasional black bear, to squirrels and salmon. Sensitive wildlife species such as Spotted Owl and Marbled Murrelet are present in the watershed as well. These species, along with many others, depend on the surrounding undeveloped wilderness, undisturbed wetlands, clean streams, and diverse forests to live.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Next to the rental, you can hike the Chimney Camp Trail # 1279 is a beautiful trail about 2.3 miles length, one way, of easy to moderate hiking on old road. Special precaution most be taken when fording Wheeler Creek. This trail it is not fully accessible for people with disabilities. Parking area available at the Trail Head.</p>

House with shingle siding,  solar panel on the roof of wrap around covered porch, hand pump well on the lawn, and ramp leading up to porch

LUDLUM HOUSE

Ludlum House

Ludlum Campground is located adjacent to Wheeler Creek and the Winchuck River,
just minutes from ocean beaches, and 30 minutes from the redwoods of northern
California. There are opportunities to hike; one option is the Chimney Camp
Trail #1279, which is a pleasant hike along Wheeler Creek. Ludlum House
Recreation Rental is also adjacent to the campground.

## Facilities

  * 7 campsites with barrier-free picnic tables and fire pits
  * Drinking water
  * Vault toilets
  * Garbage disposal

<p>Ludlum Campground is located adjacent to Wheeler Creek and the Winchuck River, just minutes from ocean beaches, and 30 minutes from the redwoods of northern California. There are opportunities to hike; one option is the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/recarea/?recid=69468">Chimney Camp Trail #1279</a>, which is a pleasant hike along Wheeler Creek. Ludlum House Recreation Rental is also adjacent to the campground.</p><h2>Facilities</h2><ul><li>7 campsites with barrier-free picnic tables and fire pits</li><li>Drinking water</li><li>Vault toilets</li><li>Garbage disposal</li></ul>

* $10 for campsite
  * $3 for extra vehicle

Ludlum Campground

## Overview

THIS FACILITY IS CLOSED TO RESERVATIONS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE  
  
Quail Prairie Lookout offers guests a unique lodging experience in the Rogue-
Siskiyou National Forest in western Oregon. On a clear day, visitors are
treated to spectacular views of the Kalmiopsis Wilderness from the top of the
41-foot tower.  
  
The tower was completed in 1963 and served as one of the last lookouts built
by the southwestern Oregon Forest Service until the mid 1990's, when it was
converted for recreational purposes.  
  
Today campers can enjoy a unique lodging experience in the historic structure,
which offers basic amenities and spectacular views of the surrounding area.
Although the facility provides basic amenities, guests must bring a few of
their own supplies to ensure a safe and comfortable stay.

## Recreation

The nearby Upper Chetco Trail is the main east/west route through the
Kalmiopsis Wilderness. It offers access to the Chetco River and two main
tributaries. Heavy vegetation provides shade but eliminates most views, and at
least three significant long and steep sections provide a challenging
backpacking experience.  
  
Anglers will enjoy the remote location and scenic backdrop of the nearby
Chetco River, providing angling opportunities for trout, steelhead, and salmon
in season. The Chetco starts in steep, deeply dissected, sparsely vegetated,
mountainous terrain within the Kalmiopsis Wilderness.  
  
At night the lookout is an ideal setting for stargazing, as constellations and
planets put on a dazzling display.

## Facilities

The one-room lookout rests on the top of a 41-foot timber tower, surrounded by
a catwalk. It is furnished with a single bed, a table and two chairs, a stool,
broom and fire extinguisher. It also features a wood stove, a propane stove
for cooking and a propane refrigerator. A vault toilet is located near the
tower.  
  
There is no water or electricity available at the site. Guests must bring
water for drinking, cooking and washing. In addition, visitors will need to
supply a light source, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking gear, towels,
dish soap, matches, a first aid kit, toilet paper and garbage bags. Firewood
is provided.

## Natural Features

The lookout affords panoramic views of the Kalmiopsis Wilderness and the
Chetco River drainage. The Kalmiopsis Wilderness is an area of great
geological and botanical interest. Many of the rocks were formerly parts of
the oceanic crust, while diverse plant life provides evidence of adaptation to
the area's harsh soils.  
  
The Kalmiopsis leachian, a shrub discovered in the Gold Basin area in 1930, is
a relic of the pre-ice age. The Kalmiopsis Wilderness is named after this
unique endemic plant.  
  
Diverse landscapes provide habitat for a wide-range of wildlife, from spotted
owls and black-tail deer to salamanders and salmon. These species, along with
many others, depend on surrounding undeveloped wilderness, undisturbed
wetlands, clean streams, and diverse forests to live.

<h2>Overview</h2>
THIS FACILITY IS CLOSED TO RESERVATIONS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
<br/><br/>

Quail Prairie Lookout offers guests a unique lodging experience in the Rogue-Siskiyou National Forest in western Oregon. On a clear day, visitors are treated to spectacular views of the Kalmiopsis Wilderness from the top of the 41-foot tower.<br/><br/>
The tower was completed in 1963 and served as one of the last lookouts built by the southwestern Oregon Forest Service until the mid 1990's, when it was converted for recreational purposes.
<br/><br/>
Today campers can enjoy a unique lodging experience in the historic structure, which offers basic amenities and spectacular views of the surrounding area. Although the facility provides basic amenities, guests must bring a few of their own supplies to ensure a safe and comfortable stay.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The nearby Upper Chetco Trail is the main east/west route through the Kalmiopsis Wilderness. It offers access to the Chetco River and two main tributaries. Heavy vegetation provides shade but eliminates most views, and at least three significant long and steep sections provide a challenging backpacking experience.
<br/><br/> 
Anglers will enjoy the remote location and scenic backdrop of the nearby Chetco River, providing angling opportunities for trout, steelhead, and salmon in season. The Chetco starts in steep, deeply dissected, sparsely vegetated, mountainous terrain within the Kalmiopsis Wilderness.
<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 one-room lookout rests on the top of a 41-foot timber tower, surrounded by a catwalk. It is furnished with a single bed, a table and two chairs, a stool, broom and fire extinguisher. It also features a wood stove, a propane stove for cooking and a propane refrigerator. A vault toilet is located near the tower.
<br/><br/> 
There is no water or electricity available at the site. Guests must bring water for drinking, cooking and washing. In addition, visitors will need to supply a light source, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking gear, towels, dish soap, matches, a first aid kit, toilet paper and garbage bags. Firewood is provided.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The lookout affords panoramic views of the Kalmiopsis Wilderness and the Chetco River drainage. The Kalmiopsis Wilderness is an area of great geological and botanical interest. Many of the rocks were formerly parts of the oceanic crust, while diverse plant life provides evidence of adaptation to the area's harsh soils.
<br/><br/>
The Kalmiopsis leachian, a shrub discovered in the Gold Basin area in 1930, is a relic of the pre-ice age. The Kalmiopsis Wilderness is named after this unique endemic plant.
<br/><br/> 
Diverse landscapes provide habitat for a wide-range of wildlife, from spotted owls and black-tail deer to salamanders and salmon. These species, along with many others, depend on surrounding undeveloped wilderness, undisturbed wetlands, clean streams, and diverse forests to live.

Lookout tower from below with sign in foreground and blue sky in the background.

QUAIL PRAIRIE LOOKOUT

Quail Prairie Lookout

## 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.

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