Clearwater Lookout Cabin

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Umatilla National Forest

Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · Umatilla National Forest Fees: It is $50 per night per group, with a maximum of four occupants. Fees are used directly for the maintenance and preservation of the cabin. Season: Year Round Reservations: Call 1-877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov . The maximum-length stay is fourteen consecutive nights. Overview Clearwater Lookout Cabin is a single story, wood frame structure constructed in 1935. It is tucked at the base of the Clearwater Lookout tower, a 94-foot steel tower constructed by the Civil Conservation Corps in 1933. Through the years, the tower has been used as a landmark by the public and employees of the Forest Service. The tower is no longer manned during fire season, but it is used on occasion during extreme fire conditions. The tower is closed to public access, but the rental cabin is open year-round. The cabin is located about 25 miles south of Pomeroy, Washington in the Umatilla National Forest. Access by car is from June 1 to October 31 weather permitting. In winter, access is limited to cross country skis, snowshoes or snowmobile. Recreation Horseback riding and hiking trails can be accessed from the cabin. During spring and summer, guests can enjoy a short and… Getting there: From Pomeroy, take 15th Street south which turns into Peola Rd and follow for 8 miles. The road then turns into Mountain Road, follow for 7.5 miles on pavement to the forest boundary. Continue on Forest Service Road 40 for about 9 miles to Clearwater Junction. The cabin is located to the right at the base of Clearwater Lookout Tower. Guests may park right beside the cabin, but not on the concrete helipad. Automobile access to the site is from June 1 to November 1. In winter, visitors must park… Rules: - There is no water at this site; therefore renters will need to bring a supply of water for drinking, cooking, and washing. - Renters will need to bring sleeping bags and/or bedding and are encouraged to bring their personal cooking and eating utensils for their stay. - No garbage service available. If you pack it in, please pack it out. - Pets are welcome; visitors are required to clean up… Phone: (509) 843-1891 MONDAY-FRIDAY 7:30-4:30 CLOSED WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234271 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Pomeroy R.D.