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Fairview Peak Lookout

"Fairview" is something of a misnomer, as the 53-foot-tall Fairview Peak Lookout Tower sports an awe-inspiring 360-degree view with a vista unlike any west of the Cascade Range. On a clear day, visitors can see north to Mount Hood, south to Crater Lake and Mount McLoughlin, and east to many prominent peaks in the Cascade Range. The 15 ' x 15 ' one-room cabin is furnished with a futon, a table with chairs, a propane heater, a cook stove, and an oven and a small refrigerator. No cooking utensils are provided. There is no water on site visitors must bring plenty for drinking, cooking, and washing. There is also no electricity.

Current Conditions
Closed for critical infrastructure repair.

Reservations

General Information

Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.

  • Quiet hours between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. 
  • Campfires allowed in developed fire pits when conditions allow. Please see current Alerts and Fire Danger Status at the top of this page. Learn more about current fire information on the Umpqua National Forest. 
  • Fireworks are prohibited. 
  • OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground. 
  • Maximum length of stay anywhere on the forest is 14 days. 

Overnight Use: $50/night (4 people)
*Sites may be reservable and reservation fees apply.*

A brown and tan, U.S. Forest Service sign that says, "North Umpqua Ranger Station Umpqua National Forest." In the background a light tan building can be seen through the trees.

Address: 18782 North Umpqua Highway Glide, OR 97443
Phone: 541-496-3532
Hours: Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 43.585829

Longitude: -122.6513

Directions

From Cottage Grove, OR, travel east on Row River Road 2400 for 19 miles to Brice Creek Road 2470. Continue on Brice Creek Road for 12 miles to Noonday Road 2212. Turn right on Forest Road 2212 and travel 8.8 miles to Sharps Creek Road 2460. Keep left and travel on Sharps Creek Road 2460 for 1.1 miles to Fairview Lookout Road 2460-773. Turn right and follow for 1.2 miles to the end of the road. The last mile of road access is steep, rocky and rough. High-clearance vehicles are strongly recommended. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are not available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated March 18th, 2025