During periods of intense summer storms a Forest Service Fire Officer may need to use the lookout for short periods of time to spot fires if you spot a fire while at the lookout, report it to the Forest Service immediately.The lookout tower is a no-smoking facility.All garbage and food must be packed out.Please contact the Ranger District (541)247-3600 or (541)247-3638 prior to arriving at the cabin to check on any restrictions or conditions, such as fire or road closures, weather or storms that may affect the quality of your visit. The office is open Monday-Friday from 8:000 a.m. Please call the Gold Beach Ranger District office at (541)247-3600 four days prior to your arrival to confirm your combination. Water is not available at this facility.Įntry to the lookout will be by combination lock.Although lighting is provided, it is recommended guests bring an additional light source in case of emergency. Guests must also provide their own sleeping bags, sleeping pads, towels, dish soap, matches, cooking gear, first aid kit, toilet paper and garbage bags. There is no water on site, so visitors must bring a sufficient amount for drinking, cooking and washing. Guests to this lookout should be prepared for a rustic camping experience, and will need to bring several of their own supplies. There is sufficient room for one tent, but the ground is extremely rocky. A pit toilet is also located outside the tower. On site, adjacent to the lookout, there is a picnic table and a campfire ring for outdoor dining. A solar shower is provided, however, guests must provide the water. It is equipped with a double bed with a mattress, a table and two chairs, a propane stove, propane and solar lights, cleaning supplies and a fire extinguisher. The lookout is a one-room cabin, able to accommodate up to four people. The lookout offers some amenities, but guests are asked to bring a few of their own supplies to ensure a safe and comfortable stay. It was then staffed during fire seasons from 1974 to 1996. It was flown by helicopter to its present location and placed on a 12 ft. The flat-roofed cabin was originally a "ground house" located on Barklow Mountain in the Powers Ranger District. 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.