Hilltop Hideaway
Open year-round with reservations through Recreation.gov. Winter access (October through May) requires skis, snowshoes, or snowmobiles and is only possible from the Baker City route, as Forest Road 52 is not plowed. Indoor plumbing operates June through September only; bring your own water during winter months.
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.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
About
Hilltop Hideaway offers a unique step back into Oregon's gold mining history. This 1930s cabin is part of the Fremont Powerhouse complex, built as housing for workers who monitored an 8-mile wood and steel pipeline carrying water from Olive Lake to generate electricity for the surrounding gold mines. The cabin sits on a hillside at approximately 5,000 feet elevation, overlooking the expansive Umatilla National Forest and near the North Fork John Day Wilderness. The cabin accommodates up to 4 guests and 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, and cookware. From June through September, guests enjoy a full bathroom with hot and cold running water, tub/shower, and flush toilet. During winter months (October through May), there is no indoor plumbing and guests must bring their own water; an outhouse is available year-round. Heat is provided by an oil stove and electric heaters. Recreational opportunities include hiking into the North Fork John Day Wilderness, mountain biking on forest roads, driving the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway, huckleberry and mushroom picking, and fishing and swimming at nearby Olive Lake. The historic ghost town of Granite is about 6 miles away and offers basic supplies and fuel.
Directions
From Baker City, Oregon: 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. Where the main road veers left along the creek bed, turn right (uphill) on FSR 10 and follow signs to Fremont Powerhouse. This route is plowed in winter and provides the only winter access. From Pendleton, Oregon: Travel south on Highway 395 for 50 miles to the Ukiah exit. Turn left on Highway 244 to Ukiah, then turn right just before the city park onto what becomes FSR 52 at the Forest boundary. Travel 50 miles to Granite, then follow directions above. Do not use the Pendleton route between October and June without confirming road conditions.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $55 |
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 |
Availability
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