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Bald Butte Lookout

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The rental is in need of some repair, but is still functional. Repairs will be ongoing throughout the summer. The Forest Service will try and schedule repairs when the cabin is not occupied, but please consider this when renting Bald Butte

A location closure has been issued, and the facility is closed at this time. Reservation-holders will receive an email with additional information. Please check back for location closure updates.

CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

Bald Butte Lookout in the Fremont-Winema National Forest features a landscape of forested areas and open buttes. Temperatures in the area range from highs in the 80s during summer to lows in the 20s in winter. Nearby attractions include the Summer Lake Hot Springs and the Paisley Caves, offering opportunities for exploration and relaxation.

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Location

Bald Butte Lookout is located in Oregon

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Directions

From the Paisley District Office, travel 0.5 miles north on Highway 31 and turn left on Mill Street. Stay on Mill Street to the Y junction (turns into gravel at this point) , then turn right on Forest Road 3315. Continue on Forest Road 3315 for 21 miles. Turn left on Forest Road 28, and travel 0.5 miles to the junction with Forest Road 3411. Turn right on Forest Road 3411 and travel 2 miles to Forest Road 450 (450 is not marked, there is a sign that says Bald Butte with an arrow). Turn right on Forest Road 450; this leads to the top of Bald Butte. The last 2 miles of road on Forest Road 450 to Bald Butte Lookout are minimally passable for low clearance or highway vehicles. The road is steep, rough and may have large rocks that should be moved. Large RVs are not recommended on this road.

Address

303 HWY 31
Paisley, OR 97636

Coordinates

42.6144 N
120.7898 W

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Reviewed Aug. 13, 2024

Beautiful lookout

Strongly advise 4x4 to get up there, stayed outside the hut and surprisingly a lot of flys. Perfect star gazing spot.

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  • Review photo of Bald Butte Lookout by Daniel W., August 13, 2024
  • Review photo of Bald Butte Lookout by Daniel W., August 13, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bald Butte Lookout have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Bald Butte Lookout does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Bald Butte Lookout?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Bald Butte Lookout?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Bald Butte Lookout. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Bald Butte Lookout, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

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There are 1 campsites at Bald Butte Lookout and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts