Original Lookout was moved here from Teapoot Lookout. Existing log cabin 2 story tower is currently staffed
As a fan of history, photography, and the great outdoors, it was only a matter of time before I fell head over heels for fire lookouts. From the moment I set foot in my first one, I was hooked—not just on the towers themselves, but on the stories of the men and women who built, maintained, and lived in them.
These days, most weekends are spent chasing those stories: hiking, backpacking, or bouncing down some forgotten forest road. If there’s a lookout involved, I’m in.
Original Lookout was moved here from Teapoot Lookout. Existing log cabin 2 story tower is currently staffed
Originally the site of a camp in 1910, Current tower built in 1933 and currently staffed for fire detection.
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Some of our tips for booking your next stay at a lookout.
The core job of the firewatcher and the entire reason lookouts exist is to spot fires and accurately and quickly relay the location. The number one tool for this task is the fire finder.
Benjamin's interview is being edit'd now and will be posted soon!
Diablo has been restored and is staffed by a volunteer group.
The trip that kicked off the lookout saga for me.