Bear Basin Lookout and Cabin

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.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Cabin

Fee

From $75 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

707-457-3131

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Bear Basin Lookout and Cabin, 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

• Doe Flat TrailheadTrailhead · 1.7 mi from campShow on map
• Bigfoot TrailHike · 366.4 mi long · Long-distance trail · 4.6 mi from camp

  The Bigfoot Trail is an unofficial U.S. long-distance hiking trail in northern California. Wikipedia

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• Kelsey National Recreation TrailHike · 71.4 mi long · Long-distance trail · 9.0 mi from camp

  A long-distance route from Crescent City to Fort Jones.

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• Hike to the Grove Of TitansHike · 1-2 Hours · 18.7 mi from camp

  A trail in the north that has an elevated metal boardwalk to protect the forest floor. National Park Service

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• Stroll the Simpson-Reed TrailHike · 30-60 Minutes · 19.0 mi from camp

  An easy walk through beautiful old-growth redwood forests in the northern part of the parks. National Park Service

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• U. Dillon Creek River AccessHike · 19.2 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• Elk Camp Ridge (#2E04)Bike ride · 9.8 mi from camp

  Originally a pack train trail between Crescent City, CA and the gold mines of the Illinois Valley in Oregon, this scenic trail presents panoramic views of high mountain peaks, the Pacific… Recreation.gov

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Scenic sights

• Twin PeaksPeak · 5,840 ft · 3.4 mi from campShow on map
• Bear MountainPeak · 6,407 ft · 3.6 mi from camp

  Bear Mountain is a mountain located in the Siskiyou Mountains of Northern California in the United States. Wikipedia

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• Wilderness FallsWaterfall · 5.9 mi from campShow on map
• Loretta FallsWaterfall · 16.5 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: Recreation.gov and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and National Park Service. 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)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date.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