Willow Prairie Cabin
Willow Prairie Cabin is located in the southwest portion of the Cascade Mountain Range at the foot of Mt. McLoughlin, at an elevation of 4,300 feet. The Willow Prairie Guard Station cabin was constructed on the edge of the meadow in 1924 by a Forest Service road crew. Its main purpose at that time was as a firefighter guard station. In 1990, the cabin was converted to a horse camp and was recently restored by local volunteers and employees of the Butte Falls Ranger District. Today it is available for rent by groups with or without horses.
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Site guide
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| Site | Entry | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | Back-in | Partial | 4 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
The one-room cabin can accommodate up to four people, it is furnished with 2 bunk beds that do not have mattresses. The cabin has two shutter-style windows without glass, a wood stove for heat, and rustic furnishings, including a table and chairs. There is counter space for meal preparation and places to hang lanterns. Outside amenities include a campfire ring and picnic table for outdoor dining. Firewood is often available and intended for indoor use only, however the supply cannot be guaranteed. The supply may run low and what is there may have to be split by the visitor with the tools provided. Guests are encouraged to bring their own. A vault toilet is located in the adjacent campground near the cabin. Guests must supply their own camp stove, cookware, utensils, dishes, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, towels, dish soap, matches, first aid kit, light source and garbage bags. There are four 12 x 12 foot paddocks and water troughs near the cabin for up to four horses.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Butte Falls, take the Butte Falls-Fish Lake Highway (County Road 821) approximately 17 miles southeast to Forest Service Road 3738. Turn west on Forest Service Road 3738 and drive 1.3 miles to the intersection of Forest Service Road 3735. Continue west across the intersection, off the main road, and on to a little dirt road.
| Nearest town | Butte Falls, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 42.4065° N, 122.3926° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Potable water is not provided.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Long Prairie
38 mi from the campground · 112 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 20.6 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Northwest Nature Store ↗ | 21.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | Blue Dog RV of Oregon ↗ | 23.7 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
- 4 miFish Lake Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 10 miBrown Mountain South Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 14.4 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miWillow Prairie North Loop ↗5.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miWillow Prairie Spur B0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miWillow Prairie Spur A0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.5 miWillow Prairie Horse Trail2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.5 miWillow Prairie East Loop ↗8.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.6 miWillow Prairie Spur C0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.2 miWillow Prairie Trailhead ↗Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
- 2.5 miSummer Home Sno-Park ↗Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Sky Lakes Wilderness begins about 9.3 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 9.3 miSky Lakes Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 113,571 acres
- 9.9 miCascade–Siskiyou National Monument ↗National Monument · Bureau of Land Management · 170,596 acres
- 11.7 miMountain Lakes Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 23,036 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Willow Prairie CabinBuilding · Butte Falls · 0 mi
- Big Elk Guard StationBuilding · Ashland · 3.7 mi
- Fish Lake ShelterStructure · Ashland · 3.9 mi
Natural features
The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest is composed of two distinct geological provinces - the Cascade Range and the Siskiyou Mountains. The Cascade Range is dominated by snow-capped volcanic peaks such as 9,495 foot Mt. McLoughlin located within the Sky Lakes Wilderness. The Siskiyou area embodies the most complex and treasured plant communities in the Pacific Northwest. Wild rivers, biological diversity, remarkable fisheries resources, and complex watersheds define the Siskiyou. Adjacent to the cabin and camp is a wetland area featuring a beaver swamp and several large ponds where wildlife abounds. From majestic sandhill cranes and Canada geese, to bull elk and deer, these species, along with many others, depend on the surrounding undeveloped wilderness, undisturbed wetlands, clean streams, and diverse forests to live.
Recreation
The cabin is adjacent to the Willow Prairie Campground, and surrounded by 19 plus miles of horse trails. The wetlands adjacent to the cabin provide an excellent area for birding enthusiasts to watch for sandhill cranes, great blue herons, Canada geese, ducks and red-tailed hawks.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Willow Prairie Cabin?
Sites at Willow Prairie Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Willow Prairie Cabin?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Willow Prairie Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Willow Prairie Cabin?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Is there cell service at Willow Prairie Cabin?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Willow Prairie Cabin?
The cabin is adjacent to the Willow Prairie Campground, and surrounded by 19 plus miles of horse trails. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Willow Prairie Cabin?
Butte Falls, Oregon.
Source: Getting there
What if Willow Prairie Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Willow Prairie Horsecamp (0.1 mi), North Fork Campground (2.6 mi), and Doe Point Campground (3.6 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby