CLEARWATER LOOKOUT CABIN

About

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 November 1. In winter, access is limited to cross country skis, snowshoes or snowmobile. Entry to the cabin is by combination lock; please call the Pomeroy Ranger District at 509-843-1891 one week prior to arrival for the combination to the cabin No potable water at this site; guests must bring plenty of water for drinking, cooking and washing Please bring your own garbage bags; this is a "pack it in, pack it out" site All Forest Service cabin rentals prohibit smoking Please contact the Ranger District prior to arriving at the cabin to check on any restrictions or conditions, such as fire closures, road, weather or storms, etc., that may affect the quality of your stay Don’t Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.