Top fire lookouts
Fire LookoutMcCart Fire Lookout
Fire LookoutBoulder Point Lookout
Fire LookoutSt. Mary Peak Lookout
Fire LookoutGird Point Lookout
Fire LookoutMedicine Point Lookout
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How to photograph fire lookouts
Lookouts are built for 360° views, so sunrise and sunset are both options — use the azimuths to decide which view you want.
- Some lookouts can be rented overnight through recreation.gov, which puts you on site for both sunset and sunrise.
- Shoot the tower itself against the Milky Way or star trails on clear, moonless nights.
- Haze from wildfire smoke can turn the sun deep red but reduce visibility; check air quality.
- Access roads may be rough or seasonal.
Season: Summer and early autumn; many towers are staffed only during fire season.