Timber Butte Cabin

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Willamette National Forest

Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · Willamette National Forest Fees: $80.00 per night Season: May to October Status: closed Reservations: Reserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777. Minimum stay of 2 night on weekdays and weekends, with a maximum stay of 14 nights per year. Overview Timber Butte Lookout is located in the Fall Creek area of the Willamette National Forest at an elevation of 3,650 feet 19 miles from Lowell, Oregon. The cabin is open from mid-April through late October, offering the chance to enjoy beautiful scenery and a variety of recreational activities. The lookout was constructed in 2005 as a replica of the L-4 gabled-style lookout with wooden catwalk commonly built in this region in the 1930s. It was built through volunteer efforts with a $10,000 grant from Lane County and other contributions by individuals and organizations. The cabin can be accessed by car, but guests should expect to walk about 300 feet uphill from their parking spot. A high-clearance vehicle is recommended. Recreation The lookout is located near the Fall Creek Trail Area. Several hiking trails can be accessed from this area, including the Fall Creek National… Getting there: Do not use the Google map suggested routes as they will take you through areas with many rock/logging trucks on one lane roads. Total mileage from Lowell to Timber Butte Cabin is 19 miles and will be around a 45 minute drive time. From Interstate 5 (I-5), take Highway 58 East (Exit 188) and travel for 13 miles toward Oakridge. Turn left off of Highway 58 at the Lowell covered bridge and proceed toward the town of Lowell. At the 4-way junction in Lowell, turn left onto Boundary Road. Take the… Rules: - No smoking or pets - The cabin houses two comfortably. Four is the maximum occupancy. - Campfires may not be permitted during periods of high fire danger. Phone: 541-782-2283 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233133 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: USFS