Indian Ridge Lookout

Indian Ridge Lookout stands atop a 30-foot tower south of Cougar Reservoir (shown above) in the Willamette National Forest. Erected in 1958 as a fire lookout, it is now offered as a Forest Service rental. Views from the lookout include the Three Sisters, Hidden Lake, and the Cascade Range to the north and south. Nearby are popular hiking and mountain biking trails.

Indian Ridge Lookout, Willamette National Forest, Oregon

Cabin Features

The 16 x 24-foot, 2-room cabin comes with 2 twin beds with mattresses, a sofa bed, desk, table and chairs, wood stove, and cleaning supplies. Outside is a 45-foot diameter horse corral, an outhouse, fire ring, and picnic table. Electricity, firewood and potable water are not provided.

What Guests Need to Bring

Guests need to bring their own water for drinking, cooking, and cleaning. They also must supply for own bedding or sleeping bags, propane camp stove, cookware, matches, flashlights and battery operated lanterns, toilet paper, and garbage bags. If firewood is needed for the wood stove, obtain it locally to avoid bringing outside pests into the forest. Guests must clean the cabin upon departure and take everything, including garbage and food.

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Indian Ridge Lookout Basics
Indian Ridge Lookout:	From Highway 126 drive 26 miles south on Forest Service Road 19. Turn west on to FSR 1980 and travel to FSR 1980-247. Follow to the top where the road ends at the lookout.
Elevation:	5,405 feet
Nearby Gateway Cities:	Eugene - 58 miles Bend - 107 miles
Open - Closed:	Late June through October
Max. People :	4
Maximum Number of Vehicles:	4
Pets:	Pets are not permitted inside the cabin
Operated by	Willamette National Forest
Information	McKenzie River Ranger District: 541-822-3381

Indian Ridge Lookout Reservations
Reservations Available	Indian Ridge Lookout Reservations are available up to 6 months in advance of arrival date.
Wheelchair accessible sites:	None
Length of stay:	Minimum 2 night; maximum 5 nights
Cabin Rental Fees:	$75 per night
Cabin Reservations:	Indian Ridge Lookout reservations
Check-in, check-out:	Check-in: 2:00 PM Check-out: 1:00 PM

Indian Ridge Lookout Amenities
Cabin Interior:	2 twin beds with mattresses, a sofa bed, desk, table and chairs, wood stove, and cleaning supplies
Cabin Exterior:	Outhouse, picnic table
NOT included:	Visitors need to bring WATER, bedding (sleeping bags or linens and blankets), pillows, towels, dish towels, matches, food containers, propane camp stove, toilet paper, paper towels, flashlights, outdoor chairs, garbage bags. Propane lamps, stoves and heaters are recommended- no liquid gas appliances.
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Indian Ridge Lookout map, Willamette National Forest, Oregon

McKenzie River Area
Attractions and Activities

From Indian Ridge Lookout drive 52 miles to the summit of McKenzie Pass. There stands the historic Dee Wright Observatory - destination well worth making a day trip to visit.
Head over to the Blue River Reservoir for swimming, boating, water skiing, and fishing.
Tour the Leaburg Fish Hatchery, 4 miles east of Leaburg. Open daily.
Play a round of golf at the Tokatee Golf Club in McKenzie Bridge.
Hike on the Hackleman Old Growth Trail west of Lost Prairie Group Campground.
Hike or mountain bike on the 26-mile McKenzie River National Recreation Trail.
Have a nice soak at Terwilliger Hot Springs by Cougar Reservoir. Four soaking ponds, ranging from 85 to 112 degrees. Clothing optional.
Enjoy Cougar Reservoir for boating, fishing, and swimming.
Take the House Rock Trail past House Rock and on to House Rock Falls.
Stop by the historic Santiam Wagon Road used by 19th century travelers.

Cabin Access

Guests should contact the McKenzie River Ranger District: (541-822-3381) prior to arriving to check on any restrictions or conditions that may affect their visit.

Key Indian Ridge Lookout Regulations

Smoking is not allowed in the cabin.
Pets and livestock are not allowed in the site.
No camping, trailers, or RVs are permitted at the cabin.
Obtain firewood from near the cabin location. Bringing in wood from outside the area can carry harmful pests to the forest.
The cabin must be thoroughly cleaned before departure. Leave behind no food or other items you brought to the cabin.
Due to the height of the tower and the sheer cliffs near the lookout, this location is not recommended for small children.

Indian Ridge Lookout

Willamette National Forest

Indian Ridge Lookout

Willamette National Forest