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About the Fire Lookout Program

Majestic views, solitude, quiet, heroic vigilance—the seven fire lookouts of the San Bernardino National Forest capture a romantic part of California’s past. In the 1970s, when new fire spotting technology made them obsolete, they fell into disrepair.

Today, through the help of the National Forest Association, the lookouts once again serve the forest. More than 300 Fire Lookout Hosts give more than 9,000 hours each year from May through November to educate visitors about the history of the lookouts, the ecology of the forest, spot fires, and keep the lookouts a vibrant part of the forest.

Spend the Night in a Fire Lookout

Experience the adventure and solitude of being a lookout. Learn about the job from those who volunteer to staff them. See millions of stars and several planets in a way you've never experienced them before. Tell your friends and help garner support for the very important work lookouts do to protect our forest resources and mountain communities from the threat of fire.

For more information visit www.bigbear.com or call 1-800-4BIG-BEAR (800-424-4232) for reservations and availability of dates. Open year round, roads and weather permitting

Cookin' with Fire Lookouts

To support the restoration of these historic lookouts, the Volunteer Lookout Hosts have compiled an outstanding cookbook.  The cookbook is avaiable at all Adventure Outposts fo $16.95, or by phone, 909 382-2626 (shipping extra).

Click Here to purchase on-line.