The Heybrook Lookout location is in Skykomish, Washington
98288. This page provides detailed contact information for this campground location including the campground phone number, office hours, reservation information and driving directions.
If you have any questions about the Heybrook Lookout facility, or if you need to reserve a campsite, then call the campground listed below.
Address
Po Box 305
Skykomish
Washington
98288
Phone number
360-677-2414
Campground information Skykomish, Washington
Overview
The Heybrook Lookout sits atop its namesake ridge at 1,700 feet. The lookout itself rises 67 feet above the ridgeline and provides spectacular views of breathtaking glacial peaks surrounding the valley.
The first Heybrook fire lookout was a simple tent platform built in 1925. The Forest Service replaced it seven years later with a 45-foot log leg tower, with a ground-level cabin intended as sleeping quarters for fire rangers; however, rampant rodents eventually drove the rangers up into the tower where they lived until a 67-foot lookout was built in 1964. Heybrook Lookout is one of only 106 lookouts left in Washington State.
Recreation
Hiking, birding and wildlife viewing are popular activities around the lookout.
Facilities
The 14 x14-ft. lookout cabin sleeps four and is furnished with one twin-sized bed with mattress, two additional floor mattresses, a table and chairs, propane stove, pot, pan, silverware, coffee pot and battery operated lanterns. A primitive vault toilet is located several hundred feet down the ridge from the lookout. There is a picnic table at the bottom of the tower.
There is no water at the site. Guests must bring water for drinking, cooking and washing.
Guests must also bring flashlights, sleeping bags, towels, dish soap, matches, a first aid kit, toilet paper and garbage bags. All trash and food must be packed out, and guests are expected to clean the cabin before leaving
Natural Features
On a clear day, guests at Heybrook Lookout see views of Mount Index and Bridal Veil Falls, Mount Baring, Mount Persis and the Wild Sky Wilderness.
Wildlife is abundant, and guests may catch a glimpse of black bears, bobcat, elk or bald eagle. Wolves are making a comeback to the area, but they are usually heard and not seen.
Nearby Attractions
Deception Falls Picnic Area, Lake Serene/Bridal Veil Falls hikes, and the Iron Goat historic interpretive trail.
contact_info
For facility specific information, please call (360) 677-2414.
Frequently Asked Questions About Po Box 305 Skykomish, WA
How do I make a reservation with Heybrook Lookout?
To make reservations at Heybrook Lookout, you can call the office at 360-677-2414.
Heybrook Lookut is closed for t eseason due to an ongoing wildfire. Refunds are avaiable through Rec.Gov
Where is Heybrook Lookout located?
The Heybrook Lookout is located at Po Box 305 in Skykomish,
. This is the location you will need to go to for camping and information.
Does Heybrook Lookout have tent or RV camping?
Heybrook Lookout offers both tent and RV camping, but to confirm you will need to call the office at 360-677-2414 to make sure things haven’t changed.