Fremont Hilltop Hideaway Rc

About

Hilltop Hideaway sits at the historic Fremont Powerhouse site at approximately 5,000 feet elevation, overlooking the Umatilla National Forest near the North Fork John Day Wilderness. The cabin dates to the 1930s gold mining era when the Fremont Powerhouse was constructed in 1908 to provide cheaper power for local mines. The furnished cabin features one bedroom with a queen-over-queen bunkbed, a parlor with seating, and a kitchen equipped with refrigerator, electric stove/oven, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, cookware, and dishes. From June through September, the full bathroom has hot and cold running water with a tub/shower and flush toilet. October through May, there is no water or indoor plumbing; an outhouse is available and visitors must bring their own water. Nearby recreation includes hiking into the North Fork John Day Wilderness, mountain biking on forest roads, fishing at Olive Lake, huckleberry picking, and wildlife viewing. Three other rental cabins (Caretaker's Cabin, Congo Gulch, and Miner's Retreat) are located within a few hundred feet, making the area suitable for larger group gatherings.

Directions

From Pendleton: Travel south on Highway 395 for 50 miles to the Ukiah exit. Turn left on Highway 244 to Ukiah. Turn right (south) just before the city park; this road becomes FSR 52 at the Forest boundary. Travel 50 miles to Granite. From Granite go west on County Road 24 for approximately 6 miles. At the junction turn right (uphill) on FSR 10 and follow signs to the Fremont Powerhouse. 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 follow the same route via County Road 24 and FSR 10. FSR 52 is closed in winter by snow; winter access is only available via Baker City.