Red Hill Fire Observation Station
Red Hill Fire Observation Station, Fire lookout station in Ulster County, US.
The Red Hill Fire Observation Station stands 60 feet tall at an elevation of 2,980 feet, offering extended views across the Catskill Mountains region.
Built in 1920 by the Aermotor Windmill Company, this observation station played a key role in forest fire detection until its operations ceased in 1990.
The station represents early 20th-century forest conservation efforts and includes one of New York's oldest remaining observer cabins, constructed in 1931.
Visitors can access the tower via a 1.5-mile marked trail, with volunteer guides available during weekends from late June through early October.
The station holds the distinction of being the southernmost fire tower in the Catskill Park and the last operating fire tower in the Catskills.
Location: Ulster County
Inception: 1920
Architects: Aermotor Windmill Company
GPS coordinates: 41.92375,-74.51713
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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