Gold Butte Lookout Rental

Gold Butte Lookout ~ Historic rustic one-room 14' x 14' cabin surrounded by glass windows and exterior catwalk with a 360° view Photos in and around Gold Butte Lookout Views from Gold Butte Lookout History of the lookout The Setting Close To... Opal Creek Wilderness and Scenic Area Trail Area Elk Lake Campground West Cascades Scenic Byway Detroit Lake Opal Creek Wilderness Bull of the Woods Wilderness (Mt. Hood National Forest) For more information... Book your rental through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) at http://www.recreation.gov [Details below] Find out about Recreation Rentals on other National Forests across the Pacific Northwest from the Pacific Northwest Regional website. Contact the Detroit Ranger District More contact information Area Attractions.. In addition to relaxing and taking in the incredible views from Gold Butte, venture out and experience other recreation opportunities nearby. Canoe or fish in a peaceful setting at Elk Lake, or rent a boat at Detroit Lake. Enjoy a day hike in the adjacent Bull of the Woods and Opal Creek Wilderness Areas or nearby Mt. Jefferson Wilderness. Sightsee and explore along the West Cascades National Scenic Byway. Nature abounds with wildflowers, wildlife and wild huckleberry treats.

LOCATION: Approximately 65 miles SE of Salem, OR off FS Road 453.

ACCESS: Driving directions from Salem, Oregon to the parking area. From the parking area, it is a 1/2 mile difficult hike to the lookout.

ELEVATION: 4,618 feet

SEASON AVAILABLE: Mid-June through mid-October, depending on snow conditions.

STAY LIMIT: The maximum length stay is four consecutive nights. There is a two night minimum length stay on weekends.

PRICE: $65.00 per night.
Fees are used directly for the maintenance and preservation of the lookout.

CHECK IN/OUT: Check in time is 2:00 PM. and check out time is 11:00 AM.

CABIN CAPACITY: Four (4) people maximum allowed. The site does not have adequate space to accommodate tents.

FURNISHINGS: Refurbished or replica furniture including: one twin bed and mattress, table, bench, stool, cabinet, woodbin and fire-finder stand. Three folding cots are provided for occupants. Woodstove for heating (firewood is provided onsite), fire extinguisher, broom, dust pan and cleaning supplies.An outhouse and a woodshed are located near the lookout. Some dishes and utensils are provided.

BRING: No water is available so visitors must pack in their own water for drinking, cooking and washing. Visitors must also bring sleeping bags, propane lantern for lighting, cook stove, cookware, dishes, utensils, and garbage bags to “Pack it out.”

SANITATION FACILITIES: An outhouse is located near the lookout.

Amenities: Woodstove for heat, firewood, outhouse.

Pets: Pets are allowed.

Smoking: No smoking

The Setting: Perched on the summit of Gold Butte, Gold Butte Lookout offers breathtaking views of the Cascade Range, including nearby Mt. Jefferson, Three Fingered Jack, Mt. Hood, the Three Sisters, and Bull of the Woods Wilderness Area.

Enjoy solitude at this rustic getaway in a historical setting that replicates this unique experience.

By nightfall, the remote cabin becomes an amateur astronomer’s haven with dazzling displays of stars, planets, and other stellar marvels.

Warning: This is an all-wood structure.
* Extreme caution must be taken when using lanterns and cook stoves and candles.
* Smoking is prohibited inside the lookout.
* No campfires or fireworks.
Note the location of the fire extinguisher and become familiar with its use.

RENTAL INFORMATION:

• Reservation services are provided by the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS).
  
  
• View reservation policies and make a reservation online at www.recreation.gov 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
  
  
• You may also call 1-877-444-6777 (toll free). Please check the Reservation Policies page at Recreation.gov for call center hours.

For more information about the lookout and the surrounding area contact the Detroit Ranger District at 503-854-3366.

Directions from Salem Oregon

• From Salem travel 50 miles on Highway 22 to Detroit.
• Turn onto Forest Service Road (FSR) 46-Breitenbush Road and proceed about 4 miles to FSR 4696.
• Turn left onto FSR 4696 and drive about 3/4 of a mile to FSR 4697.
• Turn left onto FSR 4697 and travel about 5 miles to the saddle. Turn right onto FSR 451 and proceed to the first right (FSR 453). Road is gated here.

• On FSR 453, lookout renters may drive beyond the locked gate and continue approximately ½ mile to the parking area located at the second green gate. From the parking area, it is about a ½ mile difficult hike to the lookout. (Day visitors will need to park along Road 451 and hike about 1 mile from the locked gate to the lookout.)

Note: The last two miles of road access is rough gravel and dirt with 10% grade, and is not maintained for low clearance vehicles.