Morton Peak Fire Lookout

Area Status: Open

Picture of the Morton Peak Fire Lookout. Located above State Highway 38 near Mountain Home Village, this fire lookout affords tremendous views of the surrounding mountains and canyons. When it is staffed, visitors may be able to drive the entire way to the lookout and may also be welcomed into the cab by the volunteer fire lookout on duty. When it is not staffed, or when there is a fire emergency, visitors may have to park at the gate and hike in, and may not be able to visit the cab itself. Contact the Mill Creek Ranger Station for more information (909) 382-2882.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Only open when staffed by volunteers.
Open Season:	5/21/2023
Closest Towns:	Mentone, Yucaipa
Water:	None
Restroom:	Vault
Information Center:	Mill Creek Visitor Center 34701 Mill Creek Road Mentone, CA 92359 1-909-382-2882 Thursday thru Monday. (Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays)

General Information

Directions:

From Redlands/Mentone, take Hwy 38 toward Forest Falls - Big Bear. Approximately 1.5 miles past the Mill Creek Ranger Station and across from the Vista Point parking area, turn left and drive up Forest Service Road 1N12. This is a narrow dirt road and high clearance vehicles are recommended. Four-wheel drive vehicles may also be required after rain/snow. Drive on 1N12 approximately 1.5 miles to the gate (on left). Morton is located about another 1.5 miles past the gate on Forest Service Road 1S13 on the top of the peak.

General Notes:

The overnight experience for the public at Morton Peak Lookout is no longer available.