Awesome spot! Stunning, panoramic views. Access in winter snowshoeing from Billy Bob Sno Park was easy and straightforward. The lookout fully stocked with all cookware, mugs, plates, silverware etc. and the wood stove was super cozy. I highly recommend bringing your own sheet for the bed even if you’re using sleeping bags. Since this is a self-clean facility and only periodically maintained and restocked by the forest service, it’s only as clean as those who left it before you, so you never know what you’re going to get. I also recommend bringing your own TP just in case the outhouse runs out. Overall, awesome lookout and great experience!

Awesome spot! Stunning, panoramic views. Access in winter snowshoeing from Billy Bob Sno Park was easy and straightforward. The lookout fully stocked with all cookware, mugs, plates, silverware etc. and the wood stove was super cozy. I highly recommend bringing your own sheet for the bed even if you’re using sleeping bags. Since this is a self-clean facility and only periodically maintained and restocked by the forest service, it’s only as clean as those who left it before you, so you never know what you’re going to get. I also recommend bringing your own TP just in case the outhouse runs out. Overall, awesome lookout and great experience!

You may find these driving directions (from Dufur) helpful: when you leave Dufur, the road will "Y" after 5 miles. Stay to the right. At approximately 16.4 miles, you will see the Billy Bob Sno Park on your left. The road to the cabin (4430) is directly across from this on your right. Then, in 0.6 miles, you will turn left on 120. After another 2.1 miles, turn left on 122. This last turn puts you on the long "driveway" to the cabin. There were a couple of frying pans, 2 plates and 2 cups but we recommend bringing a pot and eating/cooking utensils. We assumed these would be up there but we were wrong. There were a few sheets of newspaper for starting the wood burning stove but I don't know if that will be re-stocked by the Forest Service so you may want to bring some paper of your own. Speaking of paper, it wouldn't be a bad idea to bring your own roll of TP. The solar lights were not working at the time of our visit but there were two bright lanterns that each took 4 D-cell batteries. I recommend bringing a couple of candles if you want a romantic touch but make sure they are safely housed so as not to be a fire hazard. We bought a tub for doing dishes in and left it up there. Our stay in the cabin was wonderful. We had clear mornings with views of 3 peaks (Hood, Adams and even a peak at Rainier). One night was extremely stormy but we were warm and secure in the sturdy tower. I had a strong enough signal (Verizon) to set up a hot spot and (reluctantly) participate in a meeting for work that I couldn't reschedule. We would love to stay here again.

You may find these driving directions (from Dufur) helpful: when you leave Dufur, the road will "Y" after 5 miles. Stay to the right. At approximately 16.4 miles, you will see the Billy Bob Sno Park on your left. The road to the cabin (4430) is directly across from this on your right. Then, in 0.6 miles, you will turn left on 120. After another 2.1 miles, turn left on 122. This last turn puts you on the long "driveway" to the cabin. There were a couple of frying pans, 2 plates and 2 cups but we recommend bringing a pot and eating/cooking utensils. We assumed these would be up there but we were wrong. There were a few sheets of newspaper for starting the wood burning stove but I don't know if that will be re-stocked by the Forest Service so you may want to bring some paper of your own. Speaking of paper, it wouldn't be a bad idea to bring your own roll of TP. The solar lights were not working at the time of our visit but there were two bright lanterns that each took 4 D-cell batteries. I recommend bringing a couple of candles if you want a romantic touch but make sure they are safely housed so as not to be a fire hazard. We bought a tub for doing dishes in and left it up there. Our stay in the cabin was wonderful. We had clear mornings with views of 3 peaks (Hood, Adams and even a peak at Rainier). One night was extremely stormy but we were warm and secure in the sturdy tower. I had a strong enough signal (Verizon) to set up a hot spot and (reluctantly) participate in a meeting for work that I couldn't reschedule. We would love to stay here again.