This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
91 reviews
Fivemile Butte Lookout offers a charming and well-maintained experience, with stunning views and a cozy, fully stocked cabin. Visitors enjoyed hiking trails, beautiful wildflowers, and the warmth of the wood stove. While some noted issues with cleanliness and access codes, the overall sentiment highlights its appeal as a peaceful retreat in nature.
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4.8
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March 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.
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March 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.
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March 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.
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March 3, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FIVEMILE BUTTE LOOKOUT
Very relaxing. Well maintained and clean with all of the needed kitchen supplies.
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March 3, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FIVEMILE BUTTE LOOKOUT
Very relaxing. Well maintained and clean with all of the needed kitchen supplies.
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February 19, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FIVEMILE BUTTE LOOKOUT
Excellent winter stay!
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February 19, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FIVEMILE BUTTE LOOKOUT
Excellent winter stay!
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October 12, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FIVEMILE BUTTE LOOKOUT
Amazing trip! Likely one of the top 5 things ive ever done!! Sunrise, sunset and stars so bright you can’t even imagine closing your eyes to sleep! :)
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October 12, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FIVEMILE BUTTE LOOKOUT
Amazing trip! Likely one of the top 5 things ive ever done!! Sunrise, sunset and stars so bright you can’t even imagine closing your eyes to sleep! :)
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June 19, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FIVEMILE BUTTE LOOKOUT
We had an amazing trip! The lookout is in excellent condition (huge kudos to the guy who redid all of the woodwork, it looks fantastic). The new(ish) mattress is very comfortable and the lookout is well-stocked with pots/pans/plates, etc. Definitely bring water.
We had glorious weather and stunning views of Hood, Adams and Rainier. We stopped at the Barlow Sno Park on the way up to hike to Palmateer Point for a breathtaking view of Mt Hood, and had dinner at the divine Solera Brewery in Parkdale with another glorious view of the mountain. Overall a great experience. I wish the USFS hadn't increased the lookout rental price as much but it's still an otherworldly experience and worth it.
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6780 Highway 35, Mt. Hood, OR 97041 United States
Elevation: 1,414 ft
From Dufur, Oregon, travel west on Valley Road for about 18 mi 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 foll...
From Dufur, Oregon, travel west on Valley Road for about 18 mi 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 mi 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 mi 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.
Last updated: October 24, 2026
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Nearby city: Gresham, OR
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Elevation: 1,542 ft
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