Fremont Hilltop Hideaway Rc
USFS · Lookout/Cabin · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Lookout/Cabin
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Bull Prairie Campground · 44.2 mi
- Coordinates
- 44.7965, -118.7986
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Hilltop Hideaway is located at the historic Fremont Powerhouse site. The cozy little cabin features:; one bedroom with; dressers and; a queen-over-queen bunkbed; a parlor with chair, couch and tables; a kitchen with refrigerator, electric stove/oven, microwave, coffee pot, toaster, cookware, dishes and a dining table with chairs; and a full bath with hot water, tub/shower; and flush toilet during the summer months. The cabin has electric lights and an oil heating stove. There is a briquette grill and picnic table out the back. Cleaning supplies are also provided and renters are required to clean the house before they leave.While there is water available June through September, there is no water or indoor plumbing October through May. Visitors during those times must bring plenty of water for drinking, cooking and washing. There is an outhouse near the cabin for use when the water is turned off. There is additional space for tent camping.Nearby Recreation Rentals: This area includes three other cabins, all within a couple hundred feet of each other: Caretaker 's Cabin, Congo Gulch, and Miner 's Retreat. This provides great flexibility for larger groups like family reunions or weddings.Availability:; Hilltop Hideaway is available for rent year round.Price and Capacity:; $55 per night, with a maximum of four occupants. Fees are used directly for the maintenance and preservation of the cabin.Reservations:; The maximum-length stay is fourteen consecutive nights. Phone 1-877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.govHistoryIn the 180s, the North Fork John Day drainage was bustling with gold and silver mining. Around 1903, local mines began to notice a decline in earnings and promoted construction of a cheaper power source in an effort to operate the mines more economically. As a result, the; Fremont Powerhouse was constructed and began operation in 1908. Two dams were constructed at Olive Lake and water from the lake was piped through an eight-mile-long
From the USFS.
Is Fremont Hilltop Hideaway Rc free?
No. Fremont Hilltop Hideaway Rc charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Fremont Hilltop Hideaway Rc?
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 Forest Service Road (FSR) 52 at the Forest boundary. Travel 50 miles to the small town of Granite. From Granite go west on County Road 24 for approximately 6 miles. The main road veers left along the creek bed. At this junction turn right (uphill) on FSR 10 and follow the signs to the Fremont Powerhouse.From Baker City, travel west on Highway 7 20 miles to the junction with FSR 73. Proceed north through Sumpter and another 17 miles to the small town of Granite. From Granite go west on County Road 24 for approximately 6 miles. The main road veers left along the creek bed. At this junction; turn right; (uphill) on FSR 10 and follow the signs to the Fremont Powerhouse.FSR 10 is maintained in summer months, but is only plowed from County Road 24 to the Powerhouse in the winter. FSR 52 is closed in winter by snow, so access during that time is only available via Baker City. Please call the District office in advance to determine road conditions.
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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
