Green Ridge Lookout
Camp Sherman, Oregon · 4,698 ft · In Deschutes National Forest
Photos: USFS
Wildfire 9.1 mi NE: Bench, 67,071 acres, 90% contained
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 4,698 ft (1,432 m)4,698 ft1,432 m
Sites1
Green Ridge Lookout lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
- Toilets
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About
Overview
Green Ridge Lookout is perched on a ridge more than 2,000 feet above the Metolius River. It offers guests a unique lodging experience in Deschutes National Forest. The lookout, a 20-foot tall fire lookout with unmatched views of Mt. Jefferson and the Metolius River basin, was built in the 1960s.
Green Ridge Lookout is available for rent early May - June and mid September - mid November. During the summer months, the lookout is staffed with Forest Service volunteers who help with forest fire detection.Recreation
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, and USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities · · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Green Ridge Lookout: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedMostly Sunny, 3% chance of rain68°40°
- ThuSunny68°39°
- FriSunny77°40°
- SatMostly Sunny, 2% chance of rain63°34°
- SunMostly Sunny, 3% chance of rain61°35°
Nearby camping
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Public Land · 1.0 mi · Camp Sherman
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3 more within 25 mi
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Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
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Camp site
Camp Sherman, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Deschutes National Forest
- 8.1 mi
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Camp Sherman, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Deschutes National Forest
- 8.5 mi
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Camp Sherman, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Deschutes National Forest
- 12 mi
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Camp Sherman, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Deschutes National Forest
- 12 mi
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Camp Sherman, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Deschutes National Forest
- 12 mi
Old Indian Ford Campground
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Location and contact
Data from Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities
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