Great cabin. Amazing views. The periodic hiker was charming. The endless string of individuals and their families on four-wheelers equipped with American flags who set up impromptu block parties at all hours and were insulted and incredulous when they were told my family had rented the cabin for the weekend and they were unable to access the cabin--not so much fun. Several even told me that if they really wanted to that they could come up at any time to see the cabin and my family didn't have any ability to stop them. Needless to say, we left a few days early. I don't think there is much the forest service can do about it other than remove the notion of privacy and the cabin being a quiet area from the list of cabin amenities. In truth, worst forest service cabin I've ever stayed at, but unfortunately nothing to do with the cabin. I would never stay there again and would ultimately not recommend.

Great cabin. Amazing views. The periodic hiker was charming. The endless string of individuals and their families on four-wheelers equipped with American flags who set up impromptu block parties at all hours and were insulted and incredulous when they were told my family had rented the cabin for the weekend and they were unable to access the cabin--not so much fun. Several even told me that if they really wanted to that they could come up at any time to see the cabin and my family didn't have any ability to stop them. Needless to say, we left a few days early. I don't think there is much the forest service can do about it other than remove the notion of privacy and the cabin being a quiet area from the list of cabin amenities. In truth, worst forest service cabin I've ever stayed at, but unfortunately nothing to do with the cabin. I would never stay there again and would ultimately not recommend.

Stunning views!

Stunning views!

My husband and I had a great time at Granite Butte Fire tower. It was quite chilly when we arrived - but the wood was ready to go and we had the fire burning within a few minutes. This is a once in a lifetime experience!

My husband and I had a great time at Granite Butte Fire tower. It was quite chilly when we arrived - but the wood was ready to go and we had the fire burning within a few minutes. This is a once in a lifetime experience!

Well provided and well stocked.

Well provided and well stocked.

Always a fun time. The wood stove has deteriorated significantly since our last stay in March 2020. The firebricks are falling apart which seems to prevent the stove both holding heat and drafting consistently. It took quite a while to heat things up. Also, the massive pile of quilts which were in situ last winter had vanished, which was sad.

Always a fun time. The wood stove has deteriorated significantly since our last stay in March 2020. The firebricks are falling apart which seems to prevent the stove both holding heat and drafting consistently. It took quite a while to heat things up. Also, the massive pile of quilts which were in situ last winter had vanished, which was sad.