Gold Butte Lookout
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At a Glance
About Gold Butte Lookout
Gold Butte Lookout is a national park campground at Willamette National Forest in Marion County, Oregon. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Willamette National Forest around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Gold Butte Lookout is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access). Campers rate it 4.6/5 across 16 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Willamette National Forest include Fox Creek Group Camp, Humbug Campground, Cleator Bend, Breitenbush Campground and Santiam Flats Campground.
Total reservations in June — 2023: 2 · 2025: 3
Location
Address
Mill City, Oregon
Coordinates
44.8053, -122.0837
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •September sees 39 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Fox Creek Group Camp
Willamette National Forest
Humbug Campground
Willamette National Forest
Cleator Bend
Willamette National Forest
Breitenbush Campground
Willamette National Forest
Santiam Flats Campground
Willamette National Forest
Hoover Campground
Willamette National Forest
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Gold Butte Lookout FAQ
How far in advance should I book Gold Butte Lookout?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Gold Butte Lookout?
September typically sees the highest reservation activity at Gold Butte Lookout. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Gold Butte Lookout right now?
Gold Butte Lookout is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
How often is availability checked at Gold Butte Lookout?
Campsite Tonight monitors Gold Butte Lookout for cancellations and new availability as fast as every 15 sec. When a site opens up, users with alerts enabled receive instant notifications so they can book before others.
Can I get a reservation at Gold Butte Lookout?
Yes! Campers have recently secured reservations at Gold Butte Lookout using Campsite Tonight's availability alerts. Even when fully booked, cancellations happen regularly. Set up an alert to get notified instantly when a site opens up.
Where is Gold Butte Lookout located?
Gold Butte Lookout is located in Willamette National Forest, near Mill City, Oregon.
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