Fremont Hilltop Hideaway Rc
Open year-round for reservations through Recreation.gov. Water and indoor plumbing are available June through September only. Winter access (October through May) is only available via Baker City as Forest Service Road 52 is not maintained in winter. Maximum stay is 14 consecutive nights.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 9:49AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until noon PDT Wednesday. 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
Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. 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. An Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of ozone pollution, or smog, is in effect for Hermiston in Umatilla County. Ozone pollution is expected to reach levels that could be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, pregnant people, older adults and people with heart or respiratory conditions. DEQ expected the Air Quality Advisory to last until 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
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.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $55 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (877) 444-6777 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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