About Hemlock Cabin
Hemlock Butte Cabin is a very primitive backcountry winter experience, and guests who stay here should be experienced in winter backcountry travel. It is this remoteness that makes the 4-mile ski or snowshoe to the cabin worth the effort. The cabin was built by the Edelweiss Ski Club in 1990 and has room for 12 people. There are often occupants from several different groups staying in the cabin at the same time. Only a few basic amenities are offered, so guests should be prepared to pack in most of their own supplies and gear. Several winter recreation trails crisscross the area. The Hemlock Butte Trail, which is used to access the cabin, is a challenging backcountry ski experience. Skiers on this trail can enjoy views of Mount Thielsen, Mount Bailey and even the rim of Crater Lake on a clear day. Advanced skiers can make the difficult trek up Mount Bailey, a 2-mile trip from the cabin…
- Fees: Three Lakes Sno-Park: November 1 through April 30 an Oregon State Sno-Park Permit
- Managed by: Umpqua National Forest, FS
- Where: 20 mi west of Beaver Marsh, OR · 43.1325, -122.19444
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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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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Bailey | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 4.8 mi |
| Hemlock Butte | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 2.4 mi |
| Bailey | ATV road | 0.7 mi | 3.0 mi |
| Silent Creek | Hiking | 1.5 mi | 1.3 mi |
| Silent Connection | Hiking | 1.7 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Nfst-6592100 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.9 mi | 1.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 3.1 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Broken Arrow Campground 2.3 mi
- South Shore Pavilion 2.6 mi
- South Shore Hiker/Biker Camp 2.7 mi
- Thielsen View Campground 2.9 mi
- Diamond Lake RV Park 3.1 mi
- Diamond Lake 3.6 mi