Timber Butte Cabin

Total mileage from Lowell to Timber Butte Cabin is 17.4 mi. From Interstate 5 (I-5), take Highway 58 East (Exit 188) and travel for 13 mi toward Oakridge. Turn left off of Highway 58 at the Lowell covered bridge (milepost 13) and proceed toward the town of Lowell. After 0.7 mi, at the 4-way junction in Lowell, turn left onto Boundary Road. In 0.1 mi take the next right (Moss Street) for 1.7 mi to the crossroads of Unity, where you'll see another covered bridge. Turn right (east) onto Big Fall Creek Road (18) and proceed 0.4 mi to the next right turn (Winberry Creek Road). You will be on this road for 8.5 total miles. After 4.2 mi the road appears to come to a T intersection, but bearing to the right will keep you on Winberry Creek Road. After an additional 1.2 mi you will cross a small cattleguard. In another 3.1 mi it appears that the road reaches a four way intersection, but you should continue straight to stay on the same road. From this point forward, all turns should be marked with a white "TB" sign that has an arrow pointing in the correct direction, but these signs can get damaged so plan on refering to them but not relying on them. Drive 3.7 mi further on the 1802 before taking a left onto the 1821. You will be on the 1821 for a total of 1.5 mi. The signage for this turn can be hidden in shadows due to how brushy the road edge can get, so be on the lookout. In 0.2 mi the 1821 bears to the right, then in 1 mi it bears to the left. In 0.2 mi the road appears to T and you should again turn left onto the 1821-168 spur. Take the next right after driving 0.9 mi onto the 1816-175 spur, then after 50 yards the next left will be the 1816-131 (gated entrance road to the cabin).

The first mile of the 1802 and last mile of the 1816-131 are brushy and road conditions make a high clearance vehicle necessary. Look for the signs that say TB, the arrows will direct you to the cabin. GPS navigation cannot be relied on. If you need help with directions, call or visit the Middle Fork Ranger Station before starting your trip and we will be happy to assist you.

Cabin parking is located about 1 mi up FSR 1816-131, adjacent to the outhouse.