Fremont Hilltop Hideaway Rc

Open — Open year-round for reservations via Recreation.gov. Water and indoor plumbing available June through September only; October through May guests must bring water and use the outhouse. Winter access requires using the Baker City route, as Forest Road 52 is closed by snow. Maximum stay is 14 consecutive nights.

About

Hilltop Hideaway sits at 5,000 feet elevation in the Blue Mountains at the historic Fremont Powerhouse site, part of a mining complex built in 1908 to provide economical power to local gold and silver mines. The cabin is the farthest uphill of four rental cabins at the site, making it ideal for family reunions or group gatherings when rented together. The fully furnished cabin sleeps four people and includes a bedroom with a queen-over-queen bunkbed, a parlor with couch and tables, a full kitchen equipped with refrigerator, electric stove/oven, microwave, coffee pot, toaster, cookware and dishes, and electric heating. During summer months (June-September), the cabin has hot and cold running water and a full bathroom with tub/shower and flush toilet. From October through May, there is no water or indoor plumbing; guests must bring sufficient water for drinking, cooking, and washing, and use the outhouse near the cabin. There is a briquette grill and picnic table outside, plus additional space for tent camping on the grassy lawn. The surrounding area offers access to hiking trails in the North Fork John Day Wilderness, mountain biking on forest roads, berry and mushroom picking, and wildlife viewing. Nearby Olive Lake provides boating, fishing, and swimming opportunities. The Blue Mountain Scenic Byway offers spectacular drives through the Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir forest. Winter access may require skis, snowshoes, or snowmobiles, as Forest Road 52 is not maintained and only the Baker City route via County Road 24 and FSR 10 is plowed.

Directions

From Baker City: Travel west on Highway 7 for 20 miles to the junction with FSR 73. Proceed north through Sumpter and another 17 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. This route is plowed in winter. From Pendleton: Travel south on Highway 395 for 50 miles to Ukiah exit. Turn left on Highway 244 to Ukiah, then right (south) just before the city park onto FSR 52. Travel 50 miles to Granite, then follow directions above. FSR 52 is closed by snow October through May; do not attempt without calling the district to confirm passability.

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