Bear Basin Lookout And Cabin

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Bear Basin Lookout And Cabin, USDA Forest Service

Overview On a high, narrow mountain ridge at 5,280 feet, Bear Basin Lookout and Pierson Cabin offer visitors an awe-inspiring experience and a quiet haven away from crowds. Excellent views of the Siskiyou Wilderness to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west are why visitors love staying in the heart of the Six Rivers National Forest of northern California. The current lookout building was previously situated at Camp Six, where it was used to spot forest fires.… How to get there: Driving to Bear Basin Butte Lookout: Take Highway 199 to milepost 24.85, ten miles east to Gasquet. Turn onto Little Jones Creek Road. Stay on the paved road (FS16/17N05 Jawbone Road) for 9.7 miles. Turn left on 16N02 and go .5 miles. Locked gate to lookout access road is on left.  Distance from Smith River NRA Visitor Center: 21.5 miles Driving time: approximately 1 hour Directions from Smith River NRA Visitor Center, 10600 U.S.… Cost: Reservations must be made at least 3 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance. The lookout and cabin, rented as a pair, may be reserved for one to four nights between July 1 and September 30.… Cell service: Not listed by the managing agency, so assume it may be limited. Check before you go. Contact: Managed by USDA Forest Service. Phone: 707-457-3131. Reserve: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234262 Info and photos from Recreation.gov (photo credit: USFS, Pierson). Fees and conditions change, so confirm before you travel.