Check-In Procedure
Access to cabin is by key; contact (707) 457-3131 during regular business hours (Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) to arrange pickup at the Smith River Visitor Center in Gasquet, CA.
Bear Basin Butte Lookout and Cabin
Bear Basin Butte Lookout and Cabin rest on a ridge at 5,280 feet, providing visitors with magnificent views of the Siskiyou Wilderness and to the west, clear out to the Pacific Ocean. This Six Rivers National Forest lookout and Pierson Cabin are offered together as rentals. Located high above the Smith River (shown above) in far northwestern California, the popular lookout and cabin provide a quiet getaway for guests. The lookout and have beds for 6, but have a maximum occupancy of 12.
Bear Basin Butte Lookout
Lookout Features
Bear Basin Butte Lookout sits 250 feet away from the cabin. Access is via a flight of stairs into the cab. A catwalk with railing surrounds the cab. Inside are windows on all four sides, a table, chairs, double futon, and bookcase. The lookout and cabin havs no water or electricity. A restroom with vault toilet is nearby outside.
Cabin Features
The entryway to the Pierson Cabin passes through a storage room into a single main room. There guests find a double bunk bed, a double bed, a small dining table with 4 chairs, a bench, and bookcase. Firewood is provided in the covered entryway. Cleaning supplies are provided. A restroom with vault toilet is nearby outside.
Bear Basin Butte Cabin and Lookout
Nearby Activities
Hiking and mountain biking on area roads. Doe Flat and Island Lake Trailheads, which access the Siskiyou Wilderness, are within three miles of the lookout. Drive down to Smith River and stop at the Smith River National Recreation Area Visitor Center.
Read full details about the cabin at
Recreation.gov - Bear Basin Butte Lookout and Cabin
and
Six Rivers NF - Bear Basin Butte Lookout and Cabin PDF (Pay special attention to Safety Factors.)
and
Six Rivers NF - Bear Basin Butte Lookout and Cabin.
