Quail Prairie Lookout
Quail Prairie Lookout is a national forest campground in Oregon. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Oregon
- Coordinates
- 42.23667, -124.04500
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 541-412-6000
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Quail Prairie Lookout
Overview THIS FACILITY IS CLOSED TO RESERVATIONS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Quail Prairie Lookout offers guests a unique lodging experience in the Rogue-Siskiyou National Forest in western Oregon. On a clear day, visitors are treated to spectacular views of the Kalmiopsis Wilderness from the top of the 41-foot tower. The tower was completed in 1963 and served as one of the last lookouts built by the southwestern Oregon Forest Service until the mid 1990's, when it was converted for recreational purposes. Today campers can enjoy a unique lodging experience in the historic structure, which offers basic amenities and spectacular views of the surrounding area. Although the facility provides basic amenities, guests must bring a few of their own supplies to ensure a safe and comfortable stay. Recreation The nearby Upper Chetco Trail is the main east/west route through the Kalmiopsis Wilderness. It offers access to the Chetco River and two main tributaries. Heavy vegetation provides shade but eliminates most views, and at least three significant long and steep sections provide a challenging backpacking experience. Anglers will enjoy the remote location and scenic backdrop of the nearby Chetco River, providing angling opportunities for trout, steelhead, and salmon in season. The Chetco starts in steep, deeply dissected, sparsely vegetated, mountainous terrain within the Kalmiopsis Wilderness. At night the lookout is an ideal setting for stargazing, as constellations and planets put o
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Humbug Mountain State Park · 37 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 168 designated routes (322 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Mountain Prairie | National forest camping area | 3.9 mi | — | — |
| Humboldt Spring | National forest camping area | 4.5 mi | — | — |
| South Fork Lower | National forest campground | 5.6 mi | — | — |
| South Fork Upper | National forest camping area | 5.9 mi | — | — |
| Redwood Bar | National forest campground | 7.5 mi | — | — |
| Little Redwood | National forest campground | 7.7 mi | — | — |
Open Quail Prairie Lookout in DryRig
Save it offline, check your rig's clearance on the drive in, and see what's nearby on the map.
Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.