Bald Butte Lookout (Fremont-Winema National Forest, Or)
Fremont-Winema National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: PAISLEY, OR, OR
Price: From $40 per night
Rating: 2.5 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Season: May through October
Bald Butte Lookout is perched atop the windy summit of Bald Butte in the Fremont-Winema National Forest in south-central Oregon. It is surrounded by forested hillsides and expansive views. The lookout was built in 1931 and served as a Forest Service fire detection site for over 50 years.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets
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Historic 1931 fire lookout tower perched atop Bald Butte summit in the Fremont-Winema National Forest offering expansive views surrounded by forested hillsides. Located in south-central Oregon near Paisley with access to hiking, hunting, and wildlife viewing.
Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Coyote, Black-backed Woodpecker, Clark's Nutcracker, Desert Horned Lizard, and Long-nosed Leopard Lizard documented in the area
Insider tips for Bald Butte Lookout (Fremont-Winema National Forest, Or): Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site Historic Aladdin L4 lookout kit construction from 1931 packed in by horses to remote location Interpretive programs available highlighting fire detection history
Skip Bald Butte Lookout (Fremont-Winema National Forest, Or) if: You need hookups - no hookups available. You prefer developed amenities - only fire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets. You visit outside May-October - seasonal operations only. You have large RV or group - only 1 tent site available.
Best time to visit Bald Butte Lookout (Fremont-Winema National Forest, Or): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Currier Guard Station (PAISLEY, OR), Marsters Spring Campground (Paisley , OR), Fremont Point Cabin (Lakeview, OR), Cottonwood Campground (Fremont-Winema National Forest) (Lakeview, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Bald Butte Lookout (Fremont-Winema National Forest, Or)
Cell signal at Bald Butte Lookout (Fremont-Winema National Forest, Or) (PAISLEY, OR): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Bald Butte Lookout is perched atop the windy summit of Bald Butte in the Fremont-Winema National Forest in south-central Oregon. It is surrounded by forested hillsides and expansive views. The lookout was built in 1931 and served as a Forest Service fire detection site for over 50 years.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site
Historic Aladdin L4 lookout kit construction from 1931 packed in by horses to remote location
Interpretive programs available highlighting fire detection history
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Fremont-Winema National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Fremont-Winema National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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