As of 1/23 you could drive to the lookout with a subi crosstrek without troubles. Woke up above the clouds both days, stayed plenty warm, and all appliances were working. Great lookout! Just FYI: There are few pans, and one small pot. The stairs are very shallow and steep, and I used my hands to help get up. You need to know this if you're thinking about bringing a dog you can't carry. The logs at the lookout stated that multiple larger dogs couldn't make it down the stairs and put their people in a pickle. According to the logs there were lots of ticks in January, but we stayed on the road mainly and didn't have a dog and we didn't get any.

As of 1/23 you could drive to the lookout with a subi crosstrek without troubles. Woke up above the clouds both days, stayed plenty warm, and all appliances were working. Great lookout! Just FYI: There are few pans, and one small pot. The stairs are very shallow and steep, and I used my hands to help get up. You need to know this if you're thinking about bringing a dog you can't carry. The logs at the lookout stated that multiple larger dogs couldn't make it down the stairs and put their people in a pickle. According to the logs there were lots of ticks in January, but we stayed on the road mainly and didn't have a dog and we didn't get any.

We had a two day reservation for pickett butte and we were very happy with our stay. We were slightly worried about snow but that was no problem. I don’t think this LO gets snow often. We loved the propane amenities. Stove, oven, lights, and heater worked great! We didn’t try the fridge. The steps were very steep and icy in the mornings. Crater lake is a 2.5 hour drive away. We had enough service to check the crater lake cameras to see it was clear and decided to make the drive. The road to the LO has got to be the quickest and easiest LO road I’ve ever been on. No need for high clearance IMO. The LO has a pulley which was a lifesaver, but we did have to bring up the cooler by stairs. The outhouse isn’t too bad. Please don’t poo on the ride of the road below the lookout. Someone did right before us and it’s really not necessary. The outhouse is fine. At least hide it or bury it.

We had a two day reservation for pickett butte and we were very happy with our stay. We were slightly worried about snow but that was no problem. I don’t think this LO gets snow often. We loved the propane amenities. Stove, oven, lights, and heater worked great! We didn’t try the fridge. The steps were very steep and icy in the mornings. Crater lake is a 2.5 hour drive away. We had enough service to check the crater lake cameras to see it was clear and decided to make the drive. The road to the LO has got to be the quickest and easiest LO road I’ve ever been on. No need for high clearance IMO. The LO has a pulley which was a lifesaver, but we did have to bring up the cooler by stairs. The outhouse isn’t too bad. Please don’t poo on the ride of the road below the lookout. Someone did right before us and it’s really not necessary. The outhouse is fine. At least hide it or bury it.

It was awesome!

It was awesome!

Was very clean and a great place to get away for a couple of days. Definitely want to go back again

Was very clean and a great place to get away for a couple of days. Definitely want to go back again

Amazing as always!

Amazing as always!