Old Blue Fire Lookout

Administrative agency:  DFPA

Staffing status:  paid position

Elevation:

Structure:

Access:  no signs are present, a gate is present about a mile from the tower, it will likely be closed, the gate is around 10 miles from the highway, perhaps further

Road conditions:  the road is paved all the way up to the gate, however the last mile is dirt, it may be graveled in the future

Interior:  the cab contains a propane light, heater, stove top, and  refrigerator, a bed, table, counter, and sink are also present

Other structures on summit:  none, two portable propane tanks are present

Electrical power source:  a 20watt solar panel is used for the purpose of powering the radio, the LO runs her TV off of the battery in her pickup

Other:  this tower is not very far from the CFPA’s Kelly Butte, both are staffed, the tower has a good view of the surrounding forest

Visited:  Dominic Luebbers in July 2001