About Clear Lake Butte Lookout
[](http://www.fs.usda.gov/photogallery/mthood/?cid=2564)Of the nine peaks in Oregon’s Cascade Range, Mount Hood stands the tallest at 11,239 feet, thickly forested and capped with glaciers and snow. Clear Lake Lookout, perched on the mountain’s side near the northwest corner of the [Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs reservation](http://www.warmsprings.com/), offers winter sports enthusiasts a tranquil, remote spot to spend the night amongst the tall timbers. The cabin is atop a 40-foot tower and is surrounded by a wooden catwalk. The 14x14 foot room is furnished with a small, single bed, a wood stove for heating, and a table and chair, and is equipped with a propane cook stove and a solar lighting system. There is no water on site; visitors must bring plenty for drinking, cooking and washing. An outhouse is located near by, as well as a shed stocked with firewood. History The original…
- Fees: **Overnight use**: $85/night. Fees are used directly for the maintenance and preservation of the lookout. **Day use**: [Sno-Park…
- Season: November 1 – May 31
- Managed by: USFS - Mt. Hood National Forest
- Where: 10 mi south of Government Camp, OR · 45.1564, -121.71724
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.