Recreation Rentals of the Pacific Northwest

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Bureau of Land Management

Oregon and Washington

National Park Service

North Cascades

Timber Butte Lookout - Oregon

Willamette National Forest

History

The cabin was constructed in 2005 as a replica of the L-4 gabled style lookout with wooden catwalk, commonly built in Region 6 in the 1930's. It was built through volunteer efforts with a $10,000 grant from Lane County and other contributions by individuals and organizations.

Description

A 14' x 14' cabin includes a double bed with sleeping pad -- bring your own linens or sleeping bags. A propane heating stove is located in the cabin; a 3-burner propane cook top is located on the deck. A picnic table and fire ring are located in a nearby group of trees. You must bring your own drinking, cooking, and washing water.

Area Attractions & Activities

Within a few miles discover hiking trails and swimming holes in the Fall Creek area, wildlife viewing and hunting and fishing opportunities or just relax at the cabin and enjoy the quiet surroundings.

Amenities

• Propane Heating Stove
• Propane Cook Stove
• Vault Toilet
• Fire Ring
• Picnic Table
• Dishes
• Cookware

Pets

No pets are allowed in cabin.

Smoking

No smoking in cabin.

Directions

• From Interstate 5 (I-5) take Highway 58 East exit and travel for 13 miles.
• 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 on Boundary road.
• Take the next right (Moss Street) for two miles to the crossroads of Unity, where you'll see another covered bridge. Do not cross it. Rather...
• Turn right (east) onto Big Fall Creek road and proceed for 0.5 mile.
• Turn right onto Winberry road. Continue east on Winberry road for 12.8 miles.
• Turn left onto Forest Service road 1821. Continue 1.3 miles.
• Turn left onto road 1821168. Proceed 1 mile.
• Turn onto road 1816175. Proceed 100 yards.
• Turn left onto road 1816131 (gated entrance road to the cabin). Rental parking is located 1 mile up road 1821131

Total mileage from Lowell to Timber Butte Lookout is 19 miles.

Warning

Campfires may not be permitted during periods of high fire danger. Please check our fire information or with the Middle Fork Ranger District.