Acorn Woman Peak Lookout
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Acorn Woman Peak Lookout was constructed in 1942. It is an L-4 style cabin, and is on the National Historic Site Registry. The lookout is surrounded by glass windows on all sides, providing visitors with an unparalleled view of the steep drop-offs and breath-taking views of the rugged Siskiyou Mountains. This historic lookout is available for rent during the snow-free season with a maximum length of stay being 5 consecutive nights. Guests must bring most of their own amenities.
The 14 x 14 foot one room cabin is designed to house only one or two people, and offers a primitive camping experience. The room is equipped with a small wooden table, and the center of the building has a working Osborne Firefinder on its work table. Broom, mop, and fire extinguisher are on site, as well as a small storage box with toilet paper, forest and ranger district maps and information about the lookout and its surroundings. A primitive vault toilet is located near the lookout. No water is available on site, so guests must pack in water for drinking, cooking and washing. Guests must also provide their own camp stove, light source, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, towels, dish soap, matches, cooking gear, and garbage bags.
Need to Know
- Please bring garbage bags. This facility is “Pack it in. Pack it out.”
- There is no electricity / water / sewer site hook-ups at this facility.
- CAUTION - This is a High cliff area / danger zone. Exercise caution especially with children.
- Please bring your own drinking water.
Rattlesnakes, ticks, and poison oak are all present in this area.
Access road is steep and windy and may not be suitable for passenger vehicles or large trucks.
Access road is gated and locked with combination lock. The combination for the lock will be provided in reservation confirmation letter.
If you do not receive the gate lock combination, or don't see it on your reservation confirmation email, please contact Recreation.gov at (877) 444-6777 and a customer service representative will provide the combination over the phone.
Firepit is on site, but firewood is not provided. Fire season restrictions must be followed.
Natural Features
From the lookout, guests are treated to expansive views of the Red Buttes Wilderness area, Acorn Woman Lake and the Little Applegate Valley. To the north are far views of the Rogue Valley and Mt. McLaughlin and to the east is Wagner Butte and Dutchman Peak. On a clear day, visitors can see the rim of Crater Lake, Mt. Bailey and Mt. Thielsen. Clear nights provide guests with a dazzling display of stars and planets.
Nearby Attractions
The United States Congress designated the Red Buttes Wilderness in 1984 and it now includes a total of 19,940 acres. Management of the Red Buttes Wilderness, located on the California/Oregon border, is shared by the Klamath National Forest and the Rogue River - Siskiyou National Forest. The majority of the Wilderness lies within the boundaries of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. Several lakes are accessible in the forest. Acorn Woman Peak looks south to Acorn Woman Lakes, a semi-primitive developed recreation area that accepts camping reservations from May through September. Applegate Lake is a large reservoir with boat ramps, campgrounds, viewpoints and a developed recreation area named Hart Tish. Both lakes are open for fishing year-round.
Recreation
The lookout is also a prime spot for nature and scenic photography due to the stunning vistas provided. For visitors interested in astronomy, stargazing is a popular activity on clear nights.
Contact Information
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6941 Upper Applegate Road Jacksonville OR 97530
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 541-899-3800
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
Starting in Jacksonville, drive on Highway 238 west 8 miles to the town of Ruch. Turn left on Upper Applegate Road and proceed 10.2 miles to Forest Road 20, (Beaver Creek Road). Turn left and go 4.1 miles to the junction of Forest Road 20 and Forest Road 2010 (Hanley Gulch Road). Turn right and go 5.1 miles to the junction of Forest Road 2010 and Forest Road 2010/350. Open the locked gate with the combination on your reservation slip, and re-lock the gate behind you. Go 1 mile to Acorn Woman Peak Lookout.
