Timber Butte Cabin
Timber Butte Lookout offers panoramic views of the Cascade Mountains and the surrounding evergreen forest. On clear days, guests may see Mount Jefferson and the peaks of the Three Sisters.
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.
Know Before You Go
- Overnight stays are by reservation only. Walk-ins are not allowed.
- No drinking water is available at the cabin.
- There is no tent, trailer or RV camping at the site.
- Guests must bring their own trash bags and pack out all trash.
- Guests must clean out the cabin before departure.
- Pets are not allowed.
- Smoking is not permitted.
- Guests should check the Willamette National Forest website prior to arriving to check on any restrictions or conditions, such as fire, road closures or weather, that may affect their visit.
Reservations
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Cabin Amenities
The cabin accommodates 4 people and contains a double bed with sleeping pad, a propane heating stove, fire extinguisher, broom and dustpan. A 3-burner propane cook top is located on the deck. Propane is provided. Dishes and cookware are available. A picnic table and fire ring are located in a nearby group of trees, and an outhouse with vault toilet is located about 300 feet away.
No drinking water or electricity is provided. Guests must bring their own supply of drinking water.
Items such as bedding, lanterns or flashlights, matches, extra toilet paper, first aid supplies, trash bags, dish soap, towels and an ice chest are not available. Guests are expected to pack out their trash and clean the cabin before leaving.
May - October
Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.
- No smoking or pets.
- Four is the maximum occupancy.
- Campfires may not be permitted during periods of high fire danger.
Overnight Use:
$80 per night
Address: 46375 Highway 58 West Fir, OR 97492
Phone: (541) 782-2283
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.mfrd@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 43.9256
Longitude: -122.57077
Elevation
3,650 feet
Directions
Do not use the Google map suggested routes! This 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 next right (Moss Street) for 2 miles to the crossroads of Unity, where you'll see another covered bridge. Turn right (east) onto Big Fall Creek Road (18) and proceed 1/2 mile and turn right onto FSR 1802 (Winberry Creek Road), continue up approximately 12 miles. Turn left onto FSR 1821 and proceed approximately 1.5 miles. At the T junction turn left and continue 0.5 miles. Then turn left onto FSR 1821-168 for 1 mile, beware of logging trucks for this one mile stretch. Turn right onto FSR 1816-175 and after 100 yards turn left onto FSR 1816-131 (gated entrance road to the cabin). Look for the signs that say TB with arrows that point the way.
Cabin parking is located about 1 mile up FSR 1816-131, adjacent to the outhouse.
Travel Considerations
The last mile of the 1816-131 is brushy and road conditions make a high clearance vehicle necessary. Look for the signs that say TB, the arrows will direct you to the cabin.
Parking
The parking area can accommodate a maximum of two medium sized vehicles. There is no trailer turnaround.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Vault toilet(s)Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Viewing Scenery
Hunting