About Fivemile Butte Lookout
Number of accommodations: 1
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Hiking
Hunting
Mountain Biking
Skiing
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2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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- Propane
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001, Loop: AREA FIVEMILE BUTTE LOOKOUT
Site Details
Reviews (88)
What Guests Are Saying
Fivemile Butte Lookout offers stunning panoramic views and a cozy, well-stocked facility with essential cooking supplies and a wood stove. Access via snowshoeing is straightforward in winter, though guests should be prepared for snow and bring their own sheets and toilet paper. Overall, visitors have enjoyed memorable experiences, with clean accommodations and beautiful scenery, despite minor issues like missing silverware and occasional flies.
What Guests Are Saying
Fivemile Butte Lookout offers stunning panoramic views and a cozy, well-stocked facility with essential cooking supplies and a wood stove. Access via snowshoeing is straightforward in winter, though guests should be prepared for snow and bring their own sheets and toilet paper. Overall, visitors have enjoyed memorable experiences, with clean accommodations and beautiful scenery, despite minor issues like missing silverware and occasional flies.
Review Summary
Timothy L
VerifiedDecember 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FIVEMILE BUTTE LOOKOUT
We spent just one night in mid December at the Lookout Tower. This is an awesome experience in the winter. BE PREPARED....there is snow and it is a 3 mile trek to the lookout so definitely PLAN for it. Snowshoes are awesome...without it is like you are walking on the beach and the trek takes quite a toll on your legs! The wood stove provides PLENTY of heat and the lookout is well maintained. I prefer visiting here in the summer as you can drive right up to the tower and it just makes life so much easier....especially with kids.
Timothy L
VerifiedDecember 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FIVEMILE BUTTE LOOKOUT
We spent just one night in mid December at the Lookout Tower. This is an awesome experience in the winter. BE PREPARED....there is snow and it is a 3 mile trek to the lookout so definitely PLAN for it. Snowshoes are awesome...without it is like you are walking on the beach and the trek takes quite a toll on your legs! The wood stove provides PLENTY of heat and the lookout is well maintained. I prefer visiting here in the summer as you can drive right up to the tower and it just makes life so much easier....especially with kids.
Kyung L
VerifiedApril 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FIVEMILE BUTTE LOOKOUT
Besides the lack of snow, we had a great time! There was plenty of chopped and dry wood in the woodshed. The pit toilet is also nicer than the Clear Lake Butte’s toilet. The pulley system is also nicer with a bigger and sturdier metal box. Make sure not to overload it because you will have trouble pulling it up yourself. We entered from Hwy 35 side then ended up hiking a total of 10 miles one way due to the snow. DO NOT follow Google Maps. Enter from the Dufur side. We were lucky to have 2 great sunny days so we got to see beautiful views of Mt Hood, Mt Saint Helens, and Mt Adams.
Kyung L
VerifiedApril 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FIVEMILE BUTTE LOOKOUT
Besides the lack of snow, we had a great time! There was plenty of chopped and dry wood in the woodshed. The pit toilet is also nicer than the Clear Lake Butte’s toilet. The pulley system is also nicer with a bigger and sturdier metal box. Make sure not to overload it because you will have trouble pulling it up yourself. We entered from Hwy 35 side then ended up hiking a total of 10 miles one way due to the snow. DO NOT follow Google Maps. Enter from the Dufur side. We were lucky to have 2 great sunny days so we got to see beautiful views of Mt Hood, Mt Saint Helens, and Mt Adams.
lyndee t
VerifiedApril 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FIVEMILE BUTTE LOOKOUT
The last .3 miles were not drivable due to slush (even with 4 wheel drive) - FYI. Cabin was clean and the weather was clear and sunny.
I always appreciate all the supplies but please note - there is NO silverware and NO wine opener. 🤷🏼♀️ Everything else is there.
lyndee t
VerifiedApril 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FIVEMILE BUTTE LOOKOUT
The last .3 miles were not drivable due to slush (even with 4 wheel drive) - FYI. Cabin was clean and the weather was clear and sunny.
I always appreciate all the supplies but please note - there is NO silverware and NO wine opener. 🤷🏼♀️ Everything else is there.
Rachel W
VerifiedMarch 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FIVEMILE BUTTE LOOKOUT
The Billy Bob sno park and Fire tower were inaccessible due to snow. The rec.gov website claimed the road was plowed to the Sno Park. No refund was granted. I was really disappointed with this experience.
Rachel W
VerifiedMarch 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FIVEMILE BUTTE LOOKOUT
The Billy Bob sno park and Fire tower were inaccessible due to snow. The rec.gov website claimed the road was plowed to the Sno Park. No refund was granted. I was really disappointed with this experience.
Trevor B
VerifiedMarch 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FIVEMILE BUTTE LOOKOUT
Make sure to bring enough water or have a way to filter/ make clean water.
Trevor B
VerifiedMarch 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FIVEMILE BUTTE LOOKOUT
Make sure to bring enough water or have a way to filter/ make clean water.
Location Fivemile Butte Lookout
Address:
6780 Highway 35
Mt. Hood, OR, 97041
United States
From Dufur, Oregon, travel west on Valley Road for about 18 miles to the junction of Forest Service Roads 44 and 4430, at Billy Bob Sno-Park (the road may be plowed to the Sno-Park). Turn right on Forest Service Road 4430-120, then turn left and follow to the spur road 122. There is a gate that you will have to unlock (in winter months the gate is left open), then follow the 122 road to the end. The route is approximately 3 miles and is marked with orange and blue diamond shaped blazers. This route is not plowed, signed or patrolled.
Forest Service Roads 44 and 4430 are closed from the junction of Forest Service Roads 44/4430 to Highway 35, from Dec. 1st through April 1st, prohibiting motorized vehicles over 48 inches wide without a permit. During this time and later into the year depending on snow levels, visitors should park at Billy Bob Sno-Park and hike, ski, snowshoe, or snowmobile 3 miles to the lookout. A Northwest Forest Pass is required park at the Sno-Park. Maps are available online or for purchase by calling the Barlow Ranger District.
The nearest major road is Highway 35, which is approximately 18 miles from the junction of Forest Service Roads 44 and 4430.
Latitude & Longitude: 45.4101 / -121.469
Elevation: 1414 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
