IвЂ™ve noted the type of accommodations in the list below, to help you find the best option.ДЄll of these fire lookout towers can be booked through, except where noted. These sit on the edge of a cliff at ground level, so youвЂ™ll still get a great view, without all the climbing. If you, or one of your companions, has trouble with stairs, look for a fire lookout cabin. The step stairs to the tower may not be kid or pet-friendly.You may need to secure a parking permit and/or fire permit.Most lookouts prohibit indoor cooking, but provide a cooking pit below the tower.The majority have a nearby pit toilet that you can use, but some require you to pack out your waste. Most fire towers do not have electric or plumbing.In most cases, youвЂ™ll need to pack in water and supplies.Many lookouts are only accessible via primitive roads, so be sure to read the descriptions carefully to see if four-wheel drive or a high-clearance vehicle is recommended.Lookout towers are often in remote areas, so you may have to park and hike in.Things You Should Know Before You Rent a Fire Lookout Tower Cancellations sometimes happen, so it pays to keep checking back, if everything is currently booked. To increase your chance of getting a reservation, try to plan your stay on a weeknight. If this is something that you want to work into a trip, youвЂ™ll probably need to book your stay several months, or as much as a year in advance. So, it should come as no surprise that reservations go quickly. Since modern technology has eliminated the need for most fire towers, they can often be rented year-round, but those that are still in use may only be available during the spring and winter months, when the fire threat is at its lowest.Дespite the popularity of this unique lodging option, most fire lookout towers go for just $25-75 a night вЂ“ a real steal. Most of these lookouts were built during the 1930s and 40s by the Civilian Conservation Corp, so they have loads of character and charm, not to mention amazing views. Some are in National Forests some are in state parks and some are on USDA Forest Service land. Why settle for a boring, overpriced hotel room when you could stay in a fire lookout tower on your next vacation?ДЄt present, there are at least 85 lookout towers in the U.S.

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