Tyee Lookout
The Tyee Lookout sits at an elevation of 6,654 feet in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Built in the 1950’s, the lookout was used by Forest Service personnel until the 1990’s.
The 16x16 cabin sleeps four and is equipped with four single foam mattresses. A stay at Tyee is not for the faint of heart, this is a rough place. The last 3.6 miles of the road to Tyee are narrow, steep, sandy and very rocky; including two rock ledges; a 4x4 high clearance vehicle with good tires are a must.
Reservations
Reservation required. Visit Recreation.gov to find out more and to schedule your stay.
General Information
Overnight: $95/night
No pets or animals are allowed in the facility.
Getting There
Elevation
6,600 feet
Directions
From Entiat: drive 10.1 miles on the Entiat River Road. Turn left on county road 119A and cross the Entiat River. Drive 2.1 miles to the junction of FS road 5700 and FS road 5800, continue straight on FS road 5700. Road is now single lane paved road, parts of which are steep as it gains elevation to the ridge. Drive 13.9 miles to the junction of 5700 and 5713. There is not a sign currently so keep an eye on your odometer. Turn right on the 5713.
Note: If you do not have a high clearance vehicle stop and park at the 0.6-mile mark, there is a large parking area and pine tree. The final 3.6 miles to the lookout are on a very rough, rocky road requiring good tires and a high clearance vehicle.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
A portable toilet is located 30 yards from the lookout behind a privacy screen. This is for poop not pee, please be prepared to pee away from the lookout behind a tree. Please email contact@tread-cw.org when the portable toilet is getting full.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Other Amenities
Guests must bring their own water for drinking, cooking and washing. As well as cookware, dishes, bedding, flashlight, first aid supplies, trash bags and maybe a game or two.
