Saddle Blanket Shelter
Open year-round for first-come, first-served use. No reservations, no fees. This is a primitive backcountry shelter with no water, restrooms, or services. Visitors must be fully self-sufficient.
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
Saddle Blanket Shelter sits on Saddleblanket Mountain in Lane County within the Willamette National Forest, at over 5,000 feet elevation. The shelter was constructed around 1927 as part of the fire lookout station that operated on the mountain until 1969. The original structure was a modest 12x12 foot cabin built at the base of a 60-70 foot steel lookout tower. This is a primitive backcountry facility with no developed amenities. There is no potable water, no restroom facilities, and no trash service. Visitors must pack in all water and supplies and pack out all waste. Access is via the Saddleblanket Trail, a roughly 1.5-mile hike from the end of Forest Road 144. The shelter operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no fees or reservations. Given its remote location and lack of services, it's best suited for experienced backcountry campers who are prepared for self-sufficient wilderness travel.
Directions
Access via Saddleblanket Trail from Forest Road 144. The trail is approximately 1.5 miles to the shelter location on Saddleblanket Mountain.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 782-2283 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Willamette NF Middle Fork Ranger District |
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