Girard Ridge Lookout

Girard Ridge Lookout was built in 1931 and stands 13 feet off the ground. It has a standard 14 foot by 14 foot cab with a gable roof design. This historic Forest Service lookout is located in the mountains east of the Sacramento River and Interstate 5, between the City of Mt. Shasta and Redding. There are magnificent views of Castle Crags to the northwest and Mt. Shasta to the northeast. The lookout has no cooking facilities, water, or electricity, but there is a separate vault toilet building. There are two twin beds with mattresses in the lookout cabin, but no linens or bedding is provided. You will need to supply your own water, dishes, utensils, cookware and heat. Please bring garbage bags too. The lookout is Pack it in, Pack it out. The maximum capacity is four people. Check in time is 12:00 PM , checkout is 12:00 PM. Rental is for 1 day minimum and a 3 day maximum stay per year. The dirt roads leading to Girard Ridge Lookout are at times steep and narrow. The lookout is reached by exiting Interstate 5 at the Soda Creek exit and driving approximately 6 miles on mountain dirt roads to the lookout. Approximately 1/4 before the lookout is a locked gate. This lookout rental has a combination lock. Renter must obtain combination by calling (530) 964-2184, one week prior to arrival.