This list shows the 183 fire lookouts in Oregon that remain at least partially standing. Built primarily during the early and mid-20th century, these towers once formed a critical network for detecting wildfires across the state’s vast forests and mountain ranges. Many were constructed and operated by the United States Forest Service and other public land agencies, with observers stationed high on peaks and ridgelines to watch for smoke during fire season. From the Cascade Range to the Blue Mountains and the remote forests of southwestern Oregon, these lookouts helped protect timber resources and nearby communities for decades. While modern fire detection now relies heavily on aircraft, satellites, and remote cameras, many of Oregon’s historic fire lookouts still stand as reminders of this earlier era of wildfire management, and some have been preserved or restored for recreation and historical interpretation.

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