Indian Ridge Lookout
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Is Indian Ridge Lookout open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Willamette National Forest. It doesn't name Indian Ridge Lookout, so check the source for the area it covers.
Cedar Creek Fire Closure
Agency closure covering Willamette National Forest · Order 06-18-10-26-04 · USFS · Willamette National Forest
FIRE CLOSURES: Current wildfire closures on the Willamette National Forest
Agency alert covering Willamette National Forest · USFS · Willamette National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Willamette National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 1 site for cabin campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 5,390 ft
- Near Mckenzie BridgeMcKenzie River Ranger District · Willamette National Forest
The Indian Ridge Lookout sits at an elevation of 5,405 feet in the Willamette National Forest. Built in 1958, the lookout was used for firefighting by Forest Service personnel until 1973. The lookout is still staffed occasionally during emergencies. The lookout is accessible by car, although the access road is rocky. Guests must be prepared to climb steep, narrow steps up the 30-foot tower to access the lookout's cabin. The accommodations are primitive, so guests should be prepared to pack in most of their own supplies and gear.
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