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Gold Butte Lookout

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Gold Butte Lookout is situated in the Willamette National Forest, featuring forested terrain with elevations that offer expansive views. The area experiences temperature highs around 80°F in summer and lows near 30°F in winter. Nearby attractions include Detroit Lake and Opal Creek Wilderness, providing opportunities for water activities and hiking.

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Gold Butte Lookout is located in Oregon

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Directions

From Detroit Ranger Station, drive east on State Highway 22 toward the town of Detroit. Directly after crossing the bridge, take a left onto Forest Service Road (FSR) 46 (Breitenbush). Drive FSR 46 for about 4 miles to FSR 4696. Turn left (northeast) onto FSR 4696 and drive about three-quarters of a mile to FSR 4697. Turn left (north) onto FSR 4697 and drive about 5 miles to the saddle. Turn right onto FSR 451 and proceed to the first right (FSR 453). Proceed through the gate approximately half a mile to the parking area at the second green gate. The last 2 miles of road access are rough gravel and dirt at a 10 percent uphill grade. Low clearance vehicles are not recommended. The lookout is located approximately half a mile from the parking area. You will be hiking on a road to a saddle and from there a steep trail to the summit.

Address

HC73 BOX 320
Mill city, OR 97360

Coordinates

44.8052778 N
122.0837 W

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Reviewed Mar. 2, 2021

Incredibly beautiful views, great facilities, difficult to book

This has to be one of the finest lookouts in the PNW that you can actually stay in.  The views are simply stunning, especially of Mt. Jefferson.  The hike up to the lookout is not long, but it is actually really steep.  I dragged a very heavy cooler up there, which is not advised at all.  There are two cots, one bed platform, a wood burning stove, and a cooking stove up there.  There is also a detached outhouse.  Just bring your food, cooking fuel, pots/pans, and a sleeping pad and bag and you are all set!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the max vehicle length at Gold Butte Lookout?

Gold Butte Lookout allows vehicles up to 20 feet.

Is there cell phone reception at Gold Butte Lookout?

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

How hard is it to get a campsite at Gold 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 Gold Butte Lookout. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Gold Butte Lookout, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Gold Butte Lookout?

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