ZEYN'S FIRE LOOKOUT PAGE

MOUNT PISGAH

Gazing SW into the Ochoco NF. notice the larger windows on left-this improvement was eventually made to all four sides of the lookout.

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This is the beloved tower I've called home for the past 9 summers. Juniper and sage to the North; Ponderosa, Douglas Fir, Tamarack and White Fir elsewhere. The play between desert and Forest ecosystems in Central Oregon make it a wonderful place to visit and a great place for fire. Location:OCHOCO NATIONAL FOREST, BIG SUMMIT R.D. Elevation:6,816ft Staffing Status:Paid position,USFS Staffer:Zeyn O'Leary with Mike Graham as relief Structure:1964:R-6 Flat Historical Structures:1923:ground/1929:40'tower/1933: 30'L-4 Legal:T14R21Sec8 Rental:Not available for rental Season:Approx.June 10-October 15 DirectionsSee bottom of page for directions.

Pisgah 1923 "Hmm..I'm kinda bored. I know-I'll stare at the firefinder for awhile!"

Pisgah before improved windows were added:1998

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DirectionsFrom Prineville Go East on Hwy 20 for approx 15 miles-turn right on paved road designated with "Ochoco Ranger Station" sign. Go past the Ochoco Ranger Station about 600 ft to arrive at Forest Service 42Rd/22Rd junction. Turn left onto the 22Rd. Go untill you are past Walton Lake Campground about 1.5 miles at which point the 22Rd turns to gravel at a hairpin turn. Turn left onto the 150RD. Go short distance, then turn right onto the 2630 road. Just keep on the 2630 road. You will come to a "Rough Road/No trailers beyond this point sign". Keep going straight past this sign and uphill. From here JUST BEAR RIGHT at every intersection and you will arrive at Pisgah. Approx. 1.25-1.5 hours from Prineville. Good Luck. 4WD reccomended but not necessary if you drive slowly.