Campground

Facilities

The 14x14-ft. wood cabin accommodates 4 people and comes equipped with 1 twin bed with mattress and 3 folding cots. Other amenities include a table, bench, chair, cabinet, wood bins, fire extinguisher, broom, dustpan, cleaning supplies, dishes and utensils. A wood stove is provided for heat. An outhouse and a woodshed stocked with firewood are located nearby. An axe may be available for chopping wood. Water, a cook stove and electricity are not provided. Guests must bring enough water for drinking, cooking and washing. Items such as bedding, lanterns or flashlights, cookware, fire starters, extra toilet paper, first aid supplies, trash bags, dish soap, towels and an ice chest are not available. This facility is opened and closed by the Sand Mountain Society. Guests are expected to pack out their trash and clean the cabin before leaving.

Natural Features

Guests at the lookout can enjoy panoramic views of the Cascade Range, including nearby Mt. Jefferson, Three Fingered Jack, Mt. Hood, the Three Sisters and Bull of the Woods Wilderness Area. Seasonal wildflowers and wild huckleberries grow nearby. Willamette National Forest offers prime habitat for such species as Roosevelt elk, black bear, bald eagles, blacktail deer and bobcats, among other wildlife.

Recreation

In addition to relaxing and taking in the incredible views from Gold Butte, guests can venture out and experience other recreation opportunities nearby. Canoeing and fishing is possible in peaceful Elk Lake. Day hiking is a popular pastime in the adjacent Bull of the Woods and Opal Creek Wilderness Areas or nearby Mt. Jefferson Wilderness.

Recreation Sites

  • Cabin Nonelectric
  • Overnight

Activities

  • Photography
  • Hiking
  • Camping
  • Historic Sites
  • Birding
  • Berry Picking
  • Star Gazing
  • Wildlife Viewing

Amenities

  • Axe
  • Battery Lights
  • Bed(s) with mattress
  • Broom & Dust Pan
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Cot(s)
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Firewood
  • Pit Toilets
  • Table & Chairs
  • Wood Stove

Getting Here

Latitude
44° 48' 19.0001" N
Longitude
122° 5' 1.3200" W
From Detroit Ranger Station, drive east on State Highway 22 toward the town of Detroit. Directly after crossing the bridge, take a left onto Forest Service Road (FSR) 46 (Breitenbush). Drive FSR 46 for about 4 miles to FSR 4696. Turn left (northeast) onto FSR 4696 and drive about three-quarters of a mile to FSR 4697. Turn left (north) onto FSR 4697 and drive about 5 miles to the saddle. Turn right onto FSR 451 and proceed to the first right (FSR 453). Proceed through the gate approximately half a mile to the parking area at the second green gate.

The last 2 miles of road access are rough gravel and dirt at a 10 percent uphill grade. Low clearance vehicles are not recommended.

The lookout is located approximately half a mile from the parking area. You will be hiking on a road to a saddle and from there a steep trail to the summit.

Need to Know

  • Please lock gate upon entering and leaving
  • There is no water; guests must provide their own water for drinking, cooking and washing
  • Please take extreme caution when using lanterns, cook stoves and candles and note the location of the fire extinguisher
  • There is no tent, trailer or RV camping at the site
  • Please pack out all trash and clean cabin before departure
  • Learn more about the Willamette National Forest
  • Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
  • Contact the Detroit Ranger Station prior to arrival if the gate combination was not sent with your reservation details.

    • Contact Information

    HC73 BOX 320
    Mill City, OR 97360

    For campground inquiries, please call: 503-854-3366

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