Hager Mountain Lookout Recreation Site
USFS · Lookout/Cabin · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Lookout/Cabin
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Aspen Point Dump Station · 74.0 mi
- Coordinates
- 43.0102, -121.0315
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Located one hour south of Silver Lake, Oregon, Hager Mountain Lookout sits at an elevation of 7,195 feet, boasting panoramic views all the way to Mount Hood and Mount Shasta on clear days. It is still staffed for fire detection annually during the fire season and is open for guests to stay in the winter and early spring. The site is available to rent from November 15 to May 15, offering secluded accommodations for guests seeking a quite winter vacation. The remainder of the year it is staffed by Forest Service personnel. This rugged, cold-weather destination awaits hardy outdoor adventurers as it is only accessible by foot, snowshoes or cross-country skis. Skiing or snowshoeing can take from a couple of hours to half a day, depending on weather conditions and one's physical endurance, as it's about a four mile hike. Foot travel into remote locations in the winter requires experience and advance preparation. Hager Mountain Lookout is a 14 ' x 14 ' room that can accommodate up to four people. It is furnished with a bed (plus mattress) and three folding cots, table and chairs, propane stove, heater and refrigerator. Limited cookware is available. Outside guests will find a picnic table and vault toilet. There is no water on-site, so guests must bring sufficient water and supplies for drinking, cooking and washing. Guests can take advantage of outstanding winter recreation opportunities including snowshoeing, hiking, cross-country skiing, and stargazing. The remote mountain top location makes it conducive to observing wildlife during the day and viewing dazzling constellations in the starry night sky. Availability: Hager Mountain Lookout is available for rent November 15 through May 15. Price and Capacity: $40 per night, per group, with a maximum of four occupants (a maximum of two adults is recommended). Fees are used directly for the maintenance and preservation of the lookout. Reservations: Online at: www.recreation.gov or by phone toll free (877) 444-6777;
From the USFS.Official page
Is this site free?
No. this site charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to this site?
Hager Mountain Lookout is located 15 minutes south of Silver Lake, Oregon. From Silver Lake Ranger District take Oregon Highway 31 east for less than a half mile and then turn right onto County Highway 4-12 (also known as East Bay Road). County Highway 4-12 will become Forest Service Road 28. Continue on Forest Road 28/ County Highway 4-12 for 8.7 miles to the Hager Mountain Trailhead. Take trail #160 for approximately 4 miles to the summit of Hager Mountain and the Lookout. The Forest Service does not allow the public to drive up to the lookout unless given prior permission.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
