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About Pickett Butte Lookout
Number of accommodations: 1
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2026 Season availability
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001, Loop: AREA PICKETT BUTTE LOOKOUT
Site Details
Reviews (89)
What Guests Are Saying
Pickett Butte Lookout offers stunning views, especially during sunrise and sunset, and is easily accessible via well-maintained forest roads. The lookout is equipped with conveniences like a stove, fridge, and a dumbwaiter for easy hauling of supplies, enhancing the overall experience. While caution is advised due to the presence of poison oak and steep stairs, the serene environment and opportunities for exploration make it a magical destination worth returning to.
What Guests Are Saying
Pickett Butte Lookout offers stunning views, especially during sunrise and sunset, and is easily accessible via well-maintained forest roads. The lookout is equipped with conveniences like a stove, fridge, and a dumbwaiter for easy hauling of supplies, enhancing the overall experience. While caution is advised due to the presence of poison oak and steep stairs, the serene environment and opportunities for exploration make it a magical destination worth returning to.
Review Summary
Kathleen M
VerifiedFebruary 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PICKETT BUTTE LOOKOUT
Beautiful scenery, quiet and serene. The stairs leading to the lookout are steeper than others I've been to but worth the climb! Enjoyed some cool wintery mornings looking out over the misty range.
The local rangers have your back! They had excellent communication with when there was a downed tree on the roadway to the tower.
Sarah M
VerifiedJanuary 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PICKETT BUTTE LOOKOUT
We had the absolutely best time, the weather was amazing, the facility was wonderful, and the views- indescribable! The ladders were steep indeed, made for strategic trips up and down. The Oven did not work for the entirety of our trip but we were able to make due, however the heater works incredibly well, thankfully! The opportunities for adventuring without driving are limited. Enjoy the space and her beautiful surroundings as they are. Star gazing was amazing!
Sarah M
VerifiedJanuary 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PICKETT BUTTE LOOKOUT
We had the absolutely best time, the weather was amazing, the facility was wonderful, and the views- indescribable! The ladders were steep indeed, made for strategic trips up and down. The Oven did not work for the entirety of our trip but we were able to make due, however the heater works incredibly well, thankfully! The opportunities for adventuring without driving are limited. Enjoy the space and her beautiful surroundings as they are. Star gazing was amazing!
Sarah M
VerifiedJanuary 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PICKETT BUTTE LOOKOUT
We had the absolutely best time, the weather was amazing, the facility was wonderful, and the views- indescribable! The ladders were steep indeed, made for strategic trips up and down. The Oven did not work for the entirety of our trip but we were able to make due, however the heater works incredibly well, thankfully! The opportunities for adventuring without driving are limited. Enjoy the space and her beautiful surroundings as they are. Star gazing was amazing!
Don M
VerifiedMay 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PICKETT BUTTE LOOKOUT
So quiet and the view’s spectacular!! Every thing worked with the exception of the oven a new pilot light sensor I think is needed. Enjoyed reading the journals and the collection of history. Bubbles will now be a lookout must, thank you Carter Family!!
Don M
VerifiedMay 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PICKETT BUTTE LOOKOUT
So quiet and the view’s spectacular!! Every thing worked with the exception of the oven a new pilot light sensor I think is needed. Enjoyed reading the journals and the collection of history. Bubbles will now be a lookout must, thank you Carter Family!!
Don M
VerifiedMay 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PICKETT BUTTE LOOKOUT
So quiet and the view’s spectacular!! Every thing worked with the exception of the oven a new pilot light sensor I think is needed. Enjoyed reading the journals and the collection of history. Bubbles will now be a lookout must, thank you Carter Family!!
Angelique L
VerifiedApril 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PICKETT BUTTE LOOKOUT
We had a great time at Pickett Butte. The weather was wonderful and the setting is just gorgeous. We were able to drive right up to the lookout and had no problems with the gate or lookout locks. The lookout is in good condition and we enjoyed the beautiful views, peaceful setting and star-filled skies. The one downside is that the stairs here are very steep, more like a ladder than stairs at the other lookouts that we've stayed at. Overall, though, I'd recommend it.
Angelique L
VerifiedApril 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PICKETT BUTTE LOOKOUT
We had a great time at Pickett Butte. The weather was wonderful and the setting is just gorgeous. We were able to drive right up to the lookout and had no problems with the gate or lookout locks. The lookout is in good condition and we enjoyed the beautiful views, peaceful setting and star-filled skies. The one downside is that the stairs here are very steep, more like a ladder than stairs at the other lookouts that we've stayed at. Overall, though, I'd recommend it.
Angelique L
VerifiedApril 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PICKETT BUTTE LOOKOUT
We had a great time at Pickett Butte. The weather was wonderful and the setting is just gorgeous. We were able to drive right up to the lookout and had no problems with the gate or lookout locks. The lookout is in good condition and we enjoyed the beautiful views, peaceful setting and star-filled skies. The one downside is that the stairs here are very steep, more like a ladder than stairs at the other lookouts that we've stayed at. Overall, though, I'd recommend it.
Location Pickett Butte Lookout
Address:
27812 Tiller Trail Hwy.
Tiller, OR, 97484
United States
Important note regarding GPS use: please be advised that GPS units can, and have sent guests down the wrong roads to access the lookout. Please consider following the directions below rather than your GPS unit.
Directions: From Canyonville take West 1st Street and turn onto SE 3rd St/OR-227. Continue to follow OR-227 approximately 23 miles until you reach Tiller. From Tiller take Douglas County Road #46 for 3 miles to the Pickett Butte turn off which is marked as Forest Service Road #3113 (on the right across the bridge). Follow Forest Service Road #3113 approximately 5 miles up to the 300 Spur Road sign (#3113-300). Take the 300 Spur Road up to the lookout (2 miles). The road to the lookout is not snow plowed.
Please use caution during winter months. Pickett Butte's elevation is 3,200 feet and does receive snow. The road to the lookout is not plowed. While very uncommon, during winter months guests may need to snowmobile, ski or snowshoe up to three miles to reach the lookout.
Access to Pickett Butte Lookout is available via OR-227, which can be reached from Canyonville. The lookout is approximately 23 miles from Tiller, accessed via Douglas County Road #46 and Forest Service Road #3113.
Latitude & Longitude: 42.9437 / -122.855
Elevation: 1000 feet
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Site capacity
- The lookout can accommodate up to four people due to weight restrictions.
Utilities
- No water supply is available at the lookout site.
Safety & rules
- Families with small children should avoid this site due to safety risks from the tower.
- Use caution when operating the overhead hatch door of the tower and keep it closed.
- Smoking is not allowed in the lookout tower.
- In case of a lightning storm, stay indoors and avoid metal objects.
- All visitors must pack out trash; a transfer station is available nearby on Wednesdays for a fee.
- Lock doors and windows and remove personal items before leaving.
- Bring cleaning supplies for your stay; refunds available if unable to clean.
Vehicles & parking
- Access the lookout with a combination lock provided in your reservation confirmation; personal locks are not allowed.
Wildlife & food storage
- Clean the lookout before departure and do not leave food or trash that might attract wildlife.
Fires & fuel
- Do not move firewood to prevent the spread of invasive species in forests.
Pets
- Keep pets leashed to protect wildlife and plants.
Accessibility
- During winter, access may be limited due to snow; refunds are not issued for inclement weather.
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralThe campground no longer accepts cash.
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Last updated: July 11, 2026
