Hemlock Butte Ski Cabin
The cabin is open for reservations through Recreation.gov. Over-snow access via the Hemlock Butte Trail is typically available late December through March. Oregon State Sno-Park permit required for parking at Three Lakes Sno-Park from November 1 through April 30. Current fire danger is low with no restrictions.
Fire Weather Watch issued July 20 at 12:40PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Abundant lightning on dry fuels will likely create new ignitions across the region. Any fires that develop could spread rapidly. Numerous new fire starts could overwhelm initial attack. * AFFECTED AREA...Areas in southern Oregon along and east of the Cascades, along the western foothills and slopes of the Cascades, and over the Siskiyous, including Fire Weather Zones 617...621...622...623...624 and 625. * THUNDERSTORMS...Moving roughly north to northeast around 15 to 20 mph. Storm mode will be mostly wet thunderstorms, but dry lightning strikes can occur outside of wet cores. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Isolated gusts up to 45 mph. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
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.
About
Hemlock Butte Ski Cabin is a rustic three-room A-frame structure built by the Edelweiss Ski Club in 1990, situated at the base of Mount Bailey in Oregon's Umpqua National Forest. This backcountry cabin offers access to some of the Pacific Northwest's best skiing terrain, with Mount Bailey averaging 600 inches of snow annually and featuring 6,000 acres of skiable terrain. The cabin accommodates up to 8 people and may be shared between multiple reservation groups. Access requires a 4-mile ski, snowshoe, or snowmobile trip from Three Lakes Sno-Park via the Hemlock Butte Trail. The trail offers views of Mount Thielsen, Mount Bailey, and Crater Lake on clear days. An Oregon State Sno-Park permit is required for parking at the trailhead from November through April. The cabin provides only basic amenities: a wood stove for heating and melting snow, a single cooking pot, and an indoor vault toilet. Firewood may be available but is not guaranteed mid-season. Guests must pack in all supplies including sleeping bags and pads, cookware, lanterns, food, and garbage bags. All trash must be packed out. Pets are prohibited.
Directions
From Roseburg, travel east on OR-138 / Diamond Lake Boulevard for approximately 84 miles. Turn right onto Highway 230; Three Lakes Sno-Park is approximately 2.5 miles down the road on the right. From the Sno-Park, access the cabin via the 4-mile Hemlock Butte Trail by ski, snowshoe, or snowmobile.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $6 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 498-2531 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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