Steliko Lookout
The Steliko Lookout sits at an elevation of 2,586 feet in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Built in 1947, the lookout was used by Forest Service personnel until the 1990’s. The peak is still used by staff during emergencies to get a view of the surrounding area. The lookout is accessible by SUV or four-wheel drive truck from mid-April to mid-November. The road is narrow and steep at the beginning, please use all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive to limit road damage. Mid-November – mid-April the lookout is only accessible by walking, skiing, snowshoeing, or snowmobiling the 1.5 miles up the road, depending on snow level it can be hazardous to travel to the lookout.
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| Site | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Pets | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steliko Lookout | None | 4 / 2 | No | No | Preferred |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
The 16x16 cabin sleeps four and is equipped with four single foam mattresses, two on regular frames and two on trundle style frames. Two foldable tables, a bench with a two-burner propane stove, a heater, and broom and dustpan are provided. There is a wall-mounted propane heater for guest use. There are instructions on how to use this heater inside the lookout. We cannot guarantee that visitors will be able to start the propane heater. Experienced users of this specific propane heater can typically get it started within 5 minutes. It may take an inexperienced user up to 30 minutes or more to get the heater started if at all. As such, visitors should be prepared to stay at the lookout without facility-provided heat. Here are the instructions for the heater and backup heater: Instructions There is a Little Buddy heater as a backup to the main heater. If you would like to use this backup heater, please bring your own 1lb. Propane Canister. Bring 3-4 one-pound canisters for 24 hours of use. There are special vents to the outside of the building these must be kept open at all times. There are solar-powered LED strip lights and a USB plug for devices.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Entiat, travel 10.3 miles west on the Entiat River Road, also known as County Road 19. Turn right on NF road 5310, drive past the forest service buildings and continue up the road (use four-wheel drive) for 1.5 miles, stay straight on the 5310-110 at the 5310/5310-110 junction. Follow the 5310-110 to the lookout.
| Nearest town | Entiat, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47.7407° N, 120.3441° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireLittle Giant
30 mi from the campground · 172,912 acres · 95% contained
- WildfireAncient Lakes
45 mi from the campground · 15 acres
- WildfireKing
46 mi from the campground · 3,427 acres · 36% contained
- WildfireThree Queens
48 mi from the campground · 9,575 acres · 33% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 7.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | Omar RV ↗ | 17.6 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Marine/Outdoor Supplies ↗ | 17.8 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
Numerous forest roads are adjacent to the lookout and ready to be explored by bike, dirt bike, foot or truck. The Steliko Ridge trail is also adjacent to the lookout and is open to dirt bikes, mountain bikes, horses and hikers. This trail travles for approximately four miles out the ridge to the north.
- 13.2 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.4 miSteliko Ridge ↗5.7 mi trail
- 2.4 miTillicum Snowmobile2.4 mi trail
- 4 miLower Mad River ↗14.6 mi trail
- 4.2 miTillicum a Snowmobile ↗6.6 mi trail
- 4.3 miMoe Ridge Snowmobile ↗13.5 mi trail
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
- inOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,858,129 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Steliko Ranger StationBuilding · Ardenvoir · 0.8 mi
- Sugarloaf Peak LookoutBuilding · Leavenworth · 8.6 mi
- Tyee Mountain LookoutBuilding · Entait · 10.4 mi
Natural features
Views from the lookout include Tyee Mountain, Stormy Mountain and east to the Waterville Plateau. The open hillsides are covered with balsam root and Lupine in the spring and guests can usually spot a mule deer or two as this is great winter range.
Recreation
Nearby roads and the Steliko Ridge trail offer opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and dirt biking. Although you may still see the light of nearby houses from the top, the star gazing is still very good. A short drive up valley leads to other recreation sites like Silver Falls, Entiat Falls and many trails. Always check conditions before embarking on your next adventure.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Steliko Lookout?
Sites at Steliko Lookout are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Steliko Lookout?
Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Steliko Lookout have?
1 site, including 1 lookout.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Steliko Lookout?
Nearby roads and the Steliko Ridge trail offer opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and dirt biking. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Steliko Lookout?
Entiat, Washington. Numerous forest roads are adjacent to the lookout and ready to be explored by bike, dirt bike, foot or truck.
Source: Getting there
What if Steliko Lookout is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Pine Flats Group Campground (4 mi, partly first-come), Snowberry Bowl Campground (15.3 mi), and Lake Creek Campground (15.6 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby