Acorn Woman Peak Lookout
Campground · Oregon · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Rogue River National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 4
- People per site
- 4,966 ft
- Elevation
Overview
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.
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.Facilities
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.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.
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- Up to 4 people per site
- Loops: Acorn Woman Peak Lookout
Site types
- 1 Lookout
Amenities
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
1 campsite at Acorn Woman Peak Lookout
Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Woman Peak Lookout | Acorn Woman Peak Lookout | Lookout | Pull Through | Gravel | Severe | — | 4 | 🐾 |
Getting there
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.
42.06968, -123.01188 · 42°4'10.9"N 123°0'42.8"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.9 | 3.2 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 3.3 | 5.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Acorn Woman Peak Lookout
- Can you reserve a site at Acorn Woman Peak Lookout?
- Yes, Acorn Woman Peak Lookout is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Acorn Woman Peak Lookout have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Acorn Woman Peak Lookout?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Acorn Woman Peak Lookout.
Camping near Acorn Woman Peak Lookout
- Beaver Sulphur Group Campground 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Jackson Campground on the Applegate River 4.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- McKee Bridge Community Kitchen 5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Flumet Flat Group Campground 5.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- HART-TISH PARK at APPLEGATE LAKE 5.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Acorn Woman Lakes 6.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Acorn Woman Lakes Campground 2.5 mi · Campground
- Jackson Campground 4.9 mi · Campground
- Dagelma Trailhead 5.3 mi · Facility
- Harr Point Campground 5.7 mi · Campground
- Hart-tish Campground 6.2 mi · Campground
- Tipsu Tyee Campground 6.3 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 541-899-3800
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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