Caretakers Cabin
Open year-round for reservations via Recreation.gov. Potable water and indoor plumbing are available June through September only. October through May, guests must bring their own water and use the outhouse. Winter access from Pendleton (FSR 52) is not maintained; only the Baker City route is plowed.
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 3:24PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 1:46PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 1:14PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Air Quality Advisory, stagnant air conditions will trap smoke and other air pollutants near the ground where people breathe. Check with your local health or air agency for current restrictions on woodstove use. There are often exceptions for those who use wood exclusively to heat their homes and those with limited income. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity in smoky conditions. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating ventilation, cooling, and air purification systems. * Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke if possible. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
About
Caretaker's Cabin offers a unique lodging experience at the historic Fremont Powerhouse site in the Umatilla National Forest. This two-story cabin was constructed in the 1930s to shelter workers who monitored the pipeline and kept the powerhouse operating. The entire site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the mining-era Fremont Powerhouse Historic District. The cabin accommodates up to 10 guests across two upstairs bedrooms with twin beds and full-over-queen bunk beds, plus two futons in the parlor. The fully equipped kitchen includes a refrigerator, electric stove/oven, microwave, coffee pot, toaster, cookware, and dishes. A dining room seats 10. Electric wall heaters and lights are provided. From June through September, the cabin has a flush toilet and claw-footed bathtub with hot water; during winter months (October through May), guests use an outhouse and must bring their own water. The cabin is one of four rentals at the Fremont Powerhouse site, making it ideal for large group gatherings such as reunions or weddings. Nearby attractions include Olive Lake for fishing and swimming, hiking in the North Fork John Day Wilderness, and the ghost town of Granite. Winter access may require snowmobiles, skis, or snowshoes, and the Baker City route is the only plowed winter access.
Directions
From Pendleton: Travel south on Highway 395 for 50 miles to the Ukiah exit. Turn left on Highway 244 to Ukiah, then right just before the city park onto Forest Service Road 52. Travel 50 miles to Granite. From Granite, go west on County Road 24 for approximately 6 miles. At the junction where the main road veers left, turn right uphill on FSR 10 and follow signs to Fremont Powerhouse. Note: FSR 52 is not maintained October through May. From Baker City: Travel west on Highway 7 for 20 miles to FSR 73, proceed north through Sumpter and 17 miles to Granite, then follow County Road 24 and FSR 10 as above. This route is plowed in winter.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $80 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 427-3231 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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