*In 2019 I completed a several year journey to visit and photograph all of Washington State’s remaining historic fire lookouts. How many are there? The answer is unclear. Not including relocated or rebuilt lookouts, a popular Peakbagger list contains 93 lookouts still standing in their original locations across the State, featured below.

There are currently eight fire lookouts in Washington that are available as bookable rentals through various agencies. These lookouts can be very popular and often difficult to reserve. Some of the seasons on these rentals are short but Steliko and …

Information, pictures and maps for all Washington State Fire Lookouts, towers and former lookout sites.

Click HERE for the best Washington Fire Lookouts! These are located all over the state! From Olympic, to Mount Rainier, to North Cascades.

2024年11月21日 · Here are some notable fire lookouts in Washington State as of 2025: 1. Mount Pilchuck Lookout: Located in the North Cascades, this lookout sits at 5,324 feet. The 5.4-mile round-trip hike is popular for its panoramic views of the Cascades and Puget Sound.

2019年10月28日 · Find the best fire lookout hikes in Washington State! Plus, detailed trail, camping, and rental information for staying overnight in a Fire Lookout.

2023年5月21日 · From cabins built flat on the ground, to ones perched on high towers to provide a perfect 360 degree view, these structures are scenic reminders of the past that offer spectacular views, and in some cases, a place where you can spend the night or get inside during the day to get a taste of the fire observer life.

2023年8月22日 · Excited to tackle the Washington fire lookouts throughout the state? Read up on the best ones to hike and photograph, then hit the trails!

2016年7月11日 · In 1953 the U.S. claimed 5,060 “permanent” fire lookouts (pg. 22) with 685 in Washington. As keepers of our state’s history the Washington State Library has a variety of resources that help us remember this piece of our past. One such resource is the wonderful Washington Rural Heritage collection.

A list of former Washington State fire lookout sites where structures are no longer standing. This list is based off a catalog of existing Osborne Panoramics taken in the early 1900s.