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GeneralThe campground no longer accepts cash.
About Pickett Butte Lookout
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Views and Setting
- View
001, Loop: AREA PICKETT BUTTE LOOKOUT
- 4 guests
- Pet Friendly
Site Details
Reviews (90)
What Guests Are Saying
Pickett Butte Lookout offers an amazing adventure with breathtaking views, especially at sunrise and sunset. Visitors appreciate the well-maintained access roads, the convenience of amenities like heat and refrigeration, and the fun of using the dumbwaiter for supplies. However, caution is advised due to steep stairs, some maintenance issues, and the presence of poison oak in the area.
What Guests Are Saying
Pickett Butte Lookout offers an amazing adventure with breathtaking views, especially at sunrise and sunset. Visitors appreciate the well-maintained access roads, the convenience of amenities like heat and refrigeration, and the fun of using the dumbwaiter for supplies. However, caution is advised due to steep stairs, some maintenance issues, and the presence of poison oak in the area.
Review Summary
Regis K
VerifiedApril 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PICKETT BUTTE LOOKOUT
Lookout is sparse, but clean. No electricity. Would be nice to have solar to at least provide charging for electronic devices.
Need to post instructions for the propane lanterns.
Elizabeth K
VerifiedMay 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PICKETT BUTTE LOOKOUT
Mouse poop everywhere: inside and outside. After traveling 250 mi to get there we left after an hour. Extremely disappointed no previous renters had called it in to the Ranger Station. Our 3 night stay was useless.
Elizabeth K
VerifiedMay 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PICKETT BUTTE LOOKOUT
Mouse poop everywhere: inside and outside. After traveling 250 mi to get there we left after an hour. Extremely disappointed no previous renters had called it in to the Ranger Station. Our 3 night stay was useless.
Elizabeth K
VerifiedMay 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PICKETT BUTTE LOOKOUT
Mouse poop everywhere: inside and outside. After traveling 250 mi to get there we left after an hour. Extremely disappointed no previous renters had called it in to the Ranger Station. Our 3 night stay was useless.
Robin G
VerifiedMay 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PICKETT BUTTE LOOKOUT
Poison oak and ticks everywhere. Bring lots of water. Views are phenomenal! Mattress is surprisingly comfortable, fridge and oven/stove work very well. We only had phone reception when in the tower
Robin G
VerifiedMay 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PICKETT BUTTE LOOKOUT
Poison oak and ticks everywhere. Bring lots of water. Views are phenomenal! Mattress is surprisingly comfortable, fridge and oven/stove work very well. We only had phone reception when in the tower
Robin G
VerifiedMay 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PICKETT BUTTE LOOKOUT
Poison oak and ticks everywhere. Bring lots of water. Views are phenomenal! Mattress is surprisingly comfortable, fridge and oven/stove work very well. We only had phone reception when in the tower
Katrina M
VerifiedNovember 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PICKETT BUTTE LOOKOUT
Could not have been more pleased with our experience. The forest ranger was helpful when calling prior to our stay. The GPS will try and take you down another forest road, stay on 3133. The lookout was sparkly clean and well stocked. All propane lights worked, as well as the heater, stove and fridge. We stayed two nights and it was plenty of time to soak in the solitude and incredible sunrises/sunsets. Highly recommend!
Katrina M
VerifiedNovember 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PICKETT BUTTE LOOKOUT
Could not have been more pleased with our experience. The forest ranger was helpful when calling prior to our stay. The GPS will try and take you down another forest road, stay on 3133. The lookout was sparkly clean and well stocked. All propane lights worked, as well as the heater, stove and fridge. We stayed two nights and it was plenty of time to soak in the solitude and incredible sunrises/sunsets. Highly recommend!
Katrina M
VerifiedNovember 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PICKETT BUTTE LOOKOUT
Could not have been more pleased with our experience. The forest ranger was helpful when calling prior to our stay. The GPS will try and take you down another forest road, stay on 3133. The lookout was sparkly clean and well stocked. All propane lights worked, as well as the heater, stove and fridge. We stayed two nights and it was plenty of time to soak in the solitude and incredible sunrises/sunsets. Highly recommend!
Location & Directions for Pickett Butte Lookout
27812 Tiller Trail Hwy., Tiller, OR 97484 United States
Elevation: 1,000 ft
Getting There
<p>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.<br> <br> Directions: From Cany...
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 mi until you reach Tiller. From Tiller take Douglas County Road #46 for 3 mi 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 mi up to the 300 Spur Road sign (#3113-300). Take the 300 Spur Road up to the lookout (2 mi). The road to the lookout is not snow plowed.
Please use caution during winter months. Pickett Butte's elevation is 3.2 ft 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.
Highway access
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.
Nearby National Park
West Entrance
Approximate driving time: over 1 hr (61 min)
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: October 22, 2026
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