Timber Butte Cabin
Federal campground in Willamette National Forest
Location: Westfir, OR, OR
Price: From $80 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (13 reviews)
Season: May through October
Timber Butte Lookout is located in the Fall Creek area of the Willamette National Forest at an elevation of 3,650 feet 19 miles from Lowell, Oregon. The cabin is open from mid-April through late October, offering the chance to enjoy beautiful scenery and a variety of recreational activities. The lookout was constructed in 2005 as a replica of the L-4 gabled-style lookout with wooden catwalk commonly built in this region in the 1930s.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/timber-butte-cabin to be notified when sites open up.
Historic L-4 style lookout cabin built in 2005 in the scenic Fall Creek area of Willamette National Forest at 3,650 feet elevation. Campers praise it as a quiet, minimalist refuge perfect for a secluded getaway with nearby fire circle and fishing access.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, black bears, and gray foxes present in area. Also Great Horned Owls, Northern Pygmy-Owls, American Dippers, and various lizard species.
Insider tips for Timber Butte Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand. Carry water in; it's only a few hundred feet from the cabin per camper reports. Explore fishing opportunities on alternate roads accessible from the property.
Skip Timber Butte Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available.. You require maintained facilities — cabin and area reported as falling into disrepair due to lack of maintenance.. You want expansive views — trees have grown up and are obscuring original vistas..
Best time to visit Timber Butte Cabin: May-October — Official operating season per verified data; mid-April through late October per RIDB..
Nearby campgrounds: Broken Bowl (Fall Creek, OR), Clark Creek Organization Camp (Fall Creek, OR), Dolly Varden (Fall Creek, OR), Bedrock Campground (Oakridge, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Timber Butte Cabin
Cell signal at Timber Butte Cabin (Westfir, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
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.
Timber Butte Lookout is located in the Fall Creek area of the Willamette National Forest at an elevation of 3,650 feet 19 miles from Lowell, Oregon. The cabin is open from mid-April through late October, offering the chance to enjoy beautiful scenery and a variety of recreational activities. The lookout was constructed in 2005 as a replica of the L-4 gabled-style lookout with wooden catwalk commonly built in this region in the 1930s.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand.
Carry water in; it's only a few hundred feet from the cabin per camper reports.
Explore fishing opportunities on alternate roads accessible from the property.
Official operating season per verified data; mid-April through late October per RIDB.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Do not use the Google map suggested routes as they will take you through areas with many rock/logging trucks on one lane roads. Total mileage from Lowell to Timber Butte Cabin is 19 miles and will be around a 45 minute drive time. From Interstate 5 (I-5), take Highway 58 East (Exit 188) and travel for 13 miles toward Oakridge. 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 onto Boundary Road. Take the nex
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Willamette National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Willamette National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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