Fivemile Butte Lookout
Open year-round. Summer allows direct vehicle access. From December 1 through April 1, Forest Service Roads 44/4430 are closed to motorized vehicles over 48 inches wide, requiring guests to ski, snowshoe, or snowmobile approximately 3 miles from Billy Bob Sno-Park. A Northwest Forest Pass is required for parking at the Sno-Park from November 1 through April 30. Maximum stay is 7 consecutive nights.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
About
Fivemile Butte Lookout is a unique overnight rental in Mount Hood National Forest, sitting atop a 40-foot tower at an elevation of 4,627 feet. Originally established in the 1920s as a small cab on a pole tower, the current R-6 Flat Top style lookout was built in 1957. The 14x14-foot cabin features a single bed, table and chairs, wood stove for heating, propane cook stove, and solar-powered lighting. A rope and pulley system helps transport gear up and down the tower. The lookout is surrounded by ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, and western hemlock forests, with numerous creeks running through the area. Wildlife including wild turkeys, grouse, stellar's jays, deer, elk, coyotes, cougars, and bears frequent the area. The nearby Eightmile Trail offers access to riparian areas, old-growth pine forests, and wildflower meadows. Guests must bring their own water for drinking, cooking, and washing, as none is available on site. A vault toilet outhouse and firewood shed are located near the tower. There is a fire ring on the ground for campfires and barbecuing. Space is available adjacent to the tower for tent camping.
Directions
From Dufur, Oregon, travel west on Dufur Valley Road for about 18 miles to the junction of Forest Service Roads 44 and 4430 at Billy Bob Sno-Park. Follow FSR 44 to the junction of FSR 4430 and turn right onto FSR 4430-120, then turn left and follow to spur road 122. Unlock the gate (left open in winter), then follow road 122 to the end. The route from Billy Bob Sno-Park is approximately 3 miles and is marked with orange and blue diamond-shaped blazers.
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 | $85 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 467-2291 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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