Strawberry Peak Fire Lookout — Attraction in California

First time in Lake Arrowhead area and first climb up to the Strawberry Peak Fire Outlook Tower. We don't know dog not allow enter the gate, so my wife and dog stay in car, I went to the top, such a stunning visual field and the staff so warm and friendly to welcome me and explain to me how the tower is works. the AI told that they are volunteers! such wonderful people, they was explaining to me what happens if they were to see smoke in the mountains, and how the dispatch system works. They also showed me how they triangulate where the fire is based on a device built in the 1920s!

They're all so helpful, they also told us where to go during our stay, as they're locals.

Honestly, great views and wonderful volunteers doing great work to protect the community, and the mountains of San Bernardino. Please pay them a visit! Your attendance matters to them, as it keeps the post open!

If you are in Lake Arrowhead area must go to the Strawberry Peak Fire Outlook tower, I thought it is the best scenery spot in Lake Arrowhead and San Bernardino...

If you live in or are just visiting the San Bernardino County Mountains you should visit ALL of our fire lookout towers, beginning with Strawberry Peak. Drive right up to the base of the tower and park. There are full stairs up to the cab (other towers have ship's ladders) and our host will give you the tour of how the rangers lived and worked in these towers back in the day. Learn how we locate fires and report them through dispatch so that the B-E-S-T firefighters - out heroes - can jump on the flames quickly and keep our mountain, or forest, our homes and US safe! On a clear day, you can see the high rise buildings of L.A , the Los Angeles harbor, even the boats moored at the isthmus of Catalina! We have binoculars...

The fire lookout is manned by the Southern California Mountains Foundation and pleasure meeting Pam Morey. This location hosts and handles over 6000 visitors annually. Five visitors allowed at a time.

Admittance is FREE, yet donations are needed. Does not meet ADA standards. The way up is very steep yet the views are worth the cardio for the ascent. Open daily from Memorial Day to mid-November.

There are a total of 7 (seven) lookout towers in the area. Fires are reported to USFS headquarters in San Bernardino. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs prohibited.

Elevation: 6,143 feet (1872m) Views: 3 lakes and to Mt. San Diego (clear day) Admission: FREE (donations...