Indian Ridge Lookout
McKenzie River, Oregon · 5,397 ft · In Willamette National Forest
Photos: McKenzie River Ranger District
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,397 ft (1,645 m)5,397 ft1,645 m
Sites1
Indian 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.
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About
Overview
The Indian Ridge Lookout sits at an elevation of 5,405 feet in the Willamette National Forest.
Built in 1958, the lookout was used for firefighting by Forest Service personnel until 1973. The lookout is still staffed occasionally during emergencies.
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
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- T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE
Cell service at Indian Ridge Lookout: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 4% chance of rain55°45°
- ThuSunny65°53°
- FriSunny68°44°
- SatMostly Sunny, 4% chance of rain48°37°
- SunMostly Sunny, 2% chance of rain49°35°
Nearby camping
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French Pete Campground
Public Land · 3.5 mi · McKenzie River
Hard Rock Campground
Public Land · 3.5 mi · McKenzie River
Cougar Crossing Campground
Public Land · 4.0 mi · McKenzie River
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 17 mi
Camp site
McKenzie River, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Willamette National Forest
- 17 mi
Camp site
McKenzie River, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Willamette National Forest
- 17 mi
Camp site
McKenzie River, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Willamette National Forest
- 17 mi
Camp site
McKenzie River, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Willamette National Forest
- 17 mi
Camp site
McKenzie River, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Willamette National Forest
- 17 mi
Camp site
McKenzie River, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Willamette National Forest
Location and contact
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