Bald Knob Lookout

Overview

Bald Knob Lookout is perched atop Bald Knob at an elevation of 3,630 feet in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. The lookout offers visitors a unique lodging experience and panoramic views of the surrounding area.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent

Fee

From $65 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

(541)439-6200 WEEKDAYS 8-4:30. IF YOU NEED RESERVATION ASSISTANCE OR INFORMATION AFTER 4:30 OR ON WEEKENDS CALL RECREATION.GOV CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-448-1474.

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Bald Knob Lookout, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Wild Rogue LoopHike · 30.1 mi long · 0.3 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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• Rogue River National Recreation TrailHike · 37.2 mi long · 2.8 mi from camp

  A trail starting near Rainie Falls Trailhead.

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• Illinois River TrailHike · 28.0 mi long · 12.1 mi from campShow on map
• Oregon Coast TrailHike · 419.7 mi long · Long-distance trail · 19.4 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Coquille River FallsWaterfall · 1.6 mi from campShow on map
• Stair Creek FallsWaterfall · 6.4 mi from camp

  A waterfall near Wild Rogue Loop.

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• Purple MountainPeak · 2,358 ft · 16.5 mi from camp

  Purple Mountain is a 2,333-foot mountain in the southwest portion of the U.S. state of Oregon. Wikipedia

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Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.