Willow Prairie Cabin

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest — lakeside, hiking

Location: BUTTE FALLS, OR, OR

Price: From $35 per night

Rating: 3.4 out of 5 (7 reviews)

Season: May through October

Willow Prairie Cabin is located in the southwest portion of the Cascade Mountain Range at the foot of Mt. McLoughlin, at an elevation of 4,300 feet. The Willow Prairie Guard Station cabin was constructed on the edge of the meadow in 1924 by a Forest Service road crew.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/willow-prairie-cabin to be notified when sites open up.

Historic 1924 cabin at 4,300 feet elevation in the Cascade Range foothills near Mt. McLoughlin, recently restored and ideal for horse camping with extensive trail access for biking, hiking, and horseback riding.

Wildlife alert: Great Horned Owl, Cooper's Hawk, Pacific Northern Pygmy-Owl, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrels, and garter snakes present in the area.

Insider tips for Willow Prairie Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with limited availability. Bring your own horse if possible; facility specifically designed for horse camping. Pack firewood or plan to purchase on-site; firewood is available for sale.

Skip Willow Prairie Cabin if: You need electrical, water, or sewage hookups — none are available.. You want to visit outside May through October — seasonal closure..

Best time to visit Willow Prairie Cabin: May-October — Official operating season; campground closes outside these months..

Nearby campgrounds: Willow Prairie Horsecamp (BUTTE FALLS, OR), North Fork Campground (Or) (Prospect, OR), Doe Point Campground (Prospect, OR), Big Elk Guard Station (BUTTE FALLS, OR).