Butler Butte Cabin
Closed — Closed due to structural issues and maintenance until further notice. Repairs are needed before it can reopen.
Air Stagnation Advisory issued December 29 at 2:25PM PST until December 31 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...Air quality is likely to worsen through Wednesday afternoon. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will trap pollutants. * WHERE...Valley areas, both west of the Cascades in Jackson, Josephine and Douglas counties, and east of the Cascades in Klamath and Lake counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems.
About
Butler Butte Cabin is a piece of living history, built in 1942 as an Aircraft Warning System (AWS) station during World War II. The site was strategically chosen to watch for Japanese planes and incendiary balloons targeting America's west coast forests. After the invasion threat subsided in late 1943, the cabin and adjacent 20-foot lookout tower were used for fire observation purposes. Today, this one-room cabin offers visitors a rustic retreat in the Tiller Ranger District of Umpqua National Forest. The cabin is furnished with a double bed and two single beds, accommodating up to 8 guests. Modern conveniences include propane-powered heating, a cook stove, oven, refrigerator, and lights. Outside, visitors will find a metal fire pit with barbeque grill, a campfire ring, a picnic table, and additional space for tent camping. A vault toilet is located nearby. Guests must bring all their own water, though potable water is available at the Tiller Ranger Station office. The cabin sits in a scenic area surrounded by old-growth pine, fir, and cedar forests. Summer and fall visitors enjoy hiking the Abbott Butte Trail, birding, and huckleberry picking. Winter brings opportunities for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling, though the roads are not plowed and may require up to a 5-mile snow excursion to reach the cabin. A 4-wheel drive or high clearance vehicle is recommended year-round due to rough forest roads.
Directions
From Canyonville, take West 1st Street to SE 3rd St/OR-227. Follow OR-227 approximately 23 miles to Tiller. From Tiller, take Douglas County Road 46 (becomes South Umpqua Road/Forest Service Road 28) for 5 miles to Jackson Creek Road (Forest Service Road 29). Follow FS Road 29 for 9.7 miles to a five-way junction. Two routes available: Route 1 (shortest but rougher): Take FS Road 800 for 2.5 miles to FS Road 810, then follow to cabin. Route 2 (better road): Take FS Road 700 approximately 6 miles to Tucker Gap junction with FS Road 800, turn right onto FS Road 800 for 2 miles to FS Road 810, then follow to cabin. 4-wheel drive or high clearance vehicle recommended. Roads not plowed in winter; may require up to 5-mile snow excursion.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (877) 444-6777 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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