2026 overnight lookout reservationTimed release
Reservations open in advance on Recreation.gov; confirm the exact booking-window opening on the official listing. Trip window: Late June - October.
U.S. Forest Service · OR
Indian Ridge Lookout
Historic 1958 fire-lookout cabin rented overnight at 5,405 ft above the tree line, with views of the Three Sisters and the Cascade Crest. Reserved through Recreation.gov.
Permit requiredovernightEasy access by car (rocky road); 30-foot tower with steep, narrow stairs
Access requirement
How to get a permit
Permit rules
QuotaOvernight stays are by reservation only through Recreation.gov; walk-ins are not allowed. One-night minimum stay.
GroupUp to 4 people maximum.
Fees$75 per night.
TransferAccess code provided at confirmation; guests must call McKenzie River Ranger Station at least 72 hours before arrival to confirm the combination lock code.
SafetyNon-electric cabin with no heat, electricity, or water; bring your own water. Steep 30-foot tower stairs and nearby cliffs make it not recommended for small children. Pack-it-out facility.
Where to stay
Campgrounds nearby
Official campground records near this destination. Availability is labeled with the source actually checked.
INDIAN RIDGE LOOKOUT
Reservable
Aug 25—Aug 26—Aug 27—Aug 28—Aug 29—Aug 30—Aug 31—
Availability: Recreation.gov
FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND
Reservable
Aug 25—Aug 26—Aug 27—Aug 28—Aug 29—Aug 306Aug 317
Availability: Recreation.gov
HARD ROCK CAMPGROUND
Reservable
Aug 25—Aug 26—Aug 27—Aug 28—Aug 29—Aug 30—Aug 311
Availability: Recreation.gov
COUGAR CROSSING CAMPGROUND
Reservable
Aug 25—Aug 26—Aug 27—Aug 28—Aug 294Aug 306Aug 315
Availability: Recreation.gov