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VerifiedJuly 6, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BALD BUTTE LOOKOUT
Needs some work.
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Bald Butte Lookout offers stunning sunsets and sunrises, comfortable accommodations with propane heat and newer cots, making it an ideal spot for a peaceful getaway. Reviewers praise the facilities, including a working stove and ample space for gear. While the last two miles of access can be rough, the beautiful surroundings and nearby lakes enhance the overall experience, despite some concerns about litter in other forest areas.
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July 6, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BALD BUTTE LOOKOUT
Needs some work.
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July 6, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BALD BUTTE LOOKOUT
Needs some work.
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July 6, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BALD BUTTE LOOKOUT
Needs some work.
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July 16, 2024 Google Maps
We use the dump station. Clean and easy. Debit card 12.00$ fresh drinking water and we’re off camping with fresh holding tanks.
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July 18, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BALD BUTTE LOOKOUT
As the last 2 reviewers said, it needs some work. I would start with putting screening up at the roof/wall connection. The outhouse desperately needs a new door handle to keep the door shut. We had our own stove, so didn't light the one there and I put new mantles on the lights and they worked great. You have to push in the lever and then up to light. Didn't need the heater as the weather was a cool mid 60s and felt really good after all the heat in Central Oregon.
We hiked the 450 road to the west for a mile+, went down to the North Fork Sprague River and checked that out, along with the Ingram Cabin that was in the area. We also had a great glass of wine on the picnic table and watched a wonderful sunset. So there were some positives to the trip of 14th-16th of July. One more positive were the brand new cots (2) left there, still in the box. They were pretty comfy but I would suggest some padding as they were firm.
On the not so good side, the flies that greeted us when we opened the door, hundreds dead on the floor and a few still buzzing around. I took insect spray so I got rid of the flying ones and then swept up everything. I would suggest more sticky fly paper if you go and maybe a new plastic tablecloth for the table, I left the insect spray for the next guests. They really weren't bothersome after that, thankfully.
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July 18, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BALD BUTTE LOOKOUT
As the last 2 reviewers said, it needs some work. I would start with putting screening up at the roof/wall connection. The outhouse desperately needs a new door handle to keep the door shut. We had our own stove, so didn't light the one there and I put new mantles on the lights and they worked great. You have to push in the lever and then up to light. Didn't need the heater as the weather was a cool mid 60s and felt really good after all the heat in Central Oregon.
We hiked the 450 road to the west for a mile+, went down to the North Fork Sprague River and checked that out, along with the Ingram Cabin that was in the area. We also had a great glass of wine on the picnic table and watched a wonderful sunset. So there were some positives to the trip of 14th-16th of July. One more positive were the brand new cots (2) left there, still in the box. They were pretty comfy but I would suggest some padding as they were firm.
On the not so good side, the flies that greeted us when we opened the door, hundreds dead on the floor and a few still buzzing around. I took insect spray so I got rid of the flying ones and then swept up everything. I would suggest more sticky fly paper if you go and maybe a new plastic tablecloth for the table, I left the insect spray for the next guests. They really weren't bothersome after that, thankfully.
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July 18, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BALD BUTTE LOOKOUT
As the last 2 reviewers said, it needs some work. I would start with putting screening up at the roof/wall connection. The outhouse desperately needs a new door handle to keep the door shut. We had our own stove, so didn't light the one there and I put new mantles on the lights and they worked great. You have to push in the lever and then up to light. Didn't need the heater as the weather was a cool mid 60s and felt really good after all the heat in Central Oregon.
We hiked the 450 road to the west for a mile+, went down to the North Fork Sprague River and checked that out, along with the Ingram Cabin that was in the area. We also had a great glass of wine on the picnic table and watched a wonderful sunset. So there were some positives to the trip of 14th-16th of July. One more positive were the brand new cots (2) left there, still in the box. They were pretty comfy but I would suggest some padding as they were firm.
On the not so good side, the flies that greeted us when we opened the door, hundreds dead on the floor and a few still buzzing around. I took insect spray so I got rid of the flying ones and then swept up everything. I would suggest more sticky fly paper if you go and maybe a new plastic tablecloth for the table, I left the insect spray for the next guests. They really weren't bothersome after that, thankfully.
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March 28, 2025 Google Maps
Bucket list experience
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September 19, 2025 Google Maps
We use the dump station. Clean and easy.
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October 14, 2025 Google Maps
Long beautiful well kept trail , with lake next to trail. Did not see the lake going up the trail, but it showed its self on the way back down .
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303 Hwy 31, Paisley, OR 97636 United States
Elevation: 2,296 ft
Last updated: October 23, 2026