Welcome to the northern gateway into the Blues. This campground is located
just off of Forest Service Road 40, which is just three miles into the Blue
Mountains. Overgrown trees and tall Alder shrubbery will provide plenty of
shade for Grouse, White- Tailed deer and yourself on hot summer days. Hiking
trails are within five miles and the Clearwater Guard station is six miles
from the Alder Thicket Campground.

<p>Welcome to the northern gateway into the Blues. This campground is located just off of Forest Service Road 40, which is just three miles into the Blue Mountains. Overgrown trees and tall Alder shrubbery will provide plenty of shade for Grouse, White- Tailed deer and yourself on hot summer days. Hiking trails are within five miles and the Clearwater Guard station is six miles from the Alder Thicket Campground.</p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Alder Thicket Campground

This campground offers a pleasant experience among the pines adjacent to State
Highway 244.  It features 8 campsties, including 1 accessible site and 2
accessible vault toilets.  There is no potable water or garbage service, so
please dispose of your garbage at home.

Attractions in this area include hunting, bird watching, photo opportunities,
and a 1/4-mile-long, accessible interpretive trail detailing the life cycle of
steelhead salmon.

<p>This campground offers a pleasant experience among the pines adjacent to State Highway 244.&nbsp; It features 8 campsties,&nbsp;including 1 accessible site and&nbsp;2 accessible&nbsp;vault toilets.&nbsp;&nbsp;There is no potable water or garbage service, so please&nbsp;dispose of your garbage at home.&nbsp;</p><p>Attractions in this area include hunting, bird watching, photo opportunities,&nbsp;and a&nbsp;1/4-mile-long, accessible&nbsp;interpretive trail detailing the life cycle of steelhead salmon.&nbsp;</p>

**Single site:** $8 per night (extra $5 fee per vhicle exceeding the two-
vehicle-per-site allowance). Occupancy is limited to 8 people and 2 vehicles
per site.

Bear Wallow Creek Campground

Big Creek Campground is small and increasingly popular with OHV
recreationists, located just off the **Blue Mountain Scenic Byway**.  It also
provides access into the **North Fork John Day Wilderness** and there is ample
parking for truck and stock trailers at the trailhead. It is set in a riparian
area, so surrounding areas can be quite wet well into June.  It features 3
campsites and an accessible vault toilet.  There is no potable water or
garbage service, so please**** pack out all garbage and dispose of it at home.

**Trail access:**

  * This campground contains a trailhead into the North Fork John Day Wilderness that accesses Big Creek Trail #3151 to the south. There is nearby access to Tower Mountain Trail #3156 to the north of Forest Road 52 that also accesses the North Fork John Day Wilderness where Wilderness regulations apply.
  * There are three OHV trails that connect into the campground: Tower Loop Trail #3040, Meadow Creek Trail #3193, and Christensen Trail #3185.

Attractions at this campground are wilderness hiking, hunting, fishing, and
OHV trail access. If you like to drive, you can pick up the Ukiah-Granite
Roadside Geology tour brochure at the Ranger District and take a day trip to
Granite.  Huckleberries abound nearby in mid August.

<p>Big Creek Campground is small and increasingly popular with OHV recreationists, located just off the <strong>Blue Mountain Scenic Byway</strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;It also provides access into the <strong>North Fork John Day Wilderness </strong>and there is ample parking for truck and stock trailers at the trailhead. It is set in a riparian area, so surrounding areas can be quite wet well into June.&nbsp; It features&nbsp;3 campsites and&nbsp;an accessible&nbsp;vault toilet.&nbsp;&nbsp;There is no potable water or garbage service, so please<strong> </strong>pack out all garbage and dispose of it at home.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Trail access:</strong></p><ul><li>This campground contains a trailhead into the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/umatilla/recarea/?recid=56915">North Fork John Day Wilderness</a>&nbsp;that accesses&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/umatilla/recarea/?recid=56477">Big Creek Trail #3151</a>&nbsp;to the south. There is nearby access to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/umatilla/recarea/?recid=56659">Tower Mountain Trail #3156</a>&nbsp;to the north of Forest Road 52 that also accesses the North Fork John Day Wilderness where&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/umatilla/specialplaces/?cid=stelprdb5428929">Wilderness regulations apply</a>.</li><li>There are three OHV trails that connect into the campground:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/umatilla/recarea/?recid=56657">Tower Loop Trail #3040</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/umatilla/recarea/?recid=56785">Meadow Creek Trail #3193</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/umatilla/recarea/?recid=56493">Christensen Trail #3185</a>.</li></ul><p>Attractions at this campground are wilderness hiking, hunting, fishing,&nbsp;and OHV trail access. If you like to drive, you can pick up the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev7_016069.pdf">Ukiah-Granite Roadside Geology tour brochure</a> at the Ranger District and take a day trip to Granite.&nbsp; Huckleberries abound nearby in mid August.</p>

Big Creek Meadows Campground

Looking for a nice cool break from that summer heat? This campground is the
coolest campground in the area during hot summer days. Hunting and hiking
opportunities are in a close proximity of Big Springs. There are five trailer
and five tent sites, one vault toilet and a few picnic tables available for
day use.

<p>Looking for a nice cool break from that summer heat? This campground is the coolest campground in the area during hot summer days. Hunting and hiking opportunities are in a close proximity of Big Springs.&nbsp;There are five trailer and five tent sites, one vault toilet and a few picnic tables available for day use.&nbsp;</p>

Big Springs Campground

## Overview

Bull Prairie Campground is a local gem; a beautiful, woodsy place to enjoy a
vacation, host a family reunion or social event, and to enjoy multiple
recreational pursuits. This moderate-sized campground is located adjacent to
28-acre Bull Prairie Lake, which is stocked annually with trout. An
accessible, family-friendly paved trail along the lake is ideal for morning
jogs, bicycle rides, picnicking, and shore or dockside fishing. The lake has a
boat ramp, dock and trailer parking area, but only non-motorized boating is
allowed. Nearby trails connect the campground and lake with the Morrow County
OHV Park, 8 miles away. Note: ATVs are only allowed at the dump station and in
the north part of the campground (sites 25-28).

While this campground offers potable water, there is no garbage service so
please pack out all garbage and dispose of it at home.

## Recreation

An accessible, family-friendly paved trail around the lake is designed for
people who enjoy morning jogs, bicycle rides, picnicking, and shoreline or
dock fishing. Non-motorized boating is allowed with a boat ramp, dock, and
parking area for trailers. Within the campground adjacent to the lake is a
large day-use picnic area with accessible facilities. Besides beautiful
scenery, the lake offers many opportunities for wildlife viewing and
photography. Hunting activities can be undertaken nearby, but not within this
recreation site.

## Facilities

This campground features 28 tent/RV campsites, 2 tent-only campsite, 3 double
campsites, 1 group campsite, and 8 accessible vault toilets. Potable water is
available seasonally throughout the campground and picnic area; no RV hookups
are available. A 1.2 mile paved trail loops around the lake, together with 3
accessible fishing docks.

## Natural Features

This campground is fully forested with Ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, grand fir,
and spruce. Trout are stocked in the nearby lake. Deer, chipmunks, squirrels,
and rabbits frequent the campground and waterfowl inhabit the lake and shore.
It is also possible to sight an occasional elk in the nearby area. Bears and
cougars live in the surrounding forest, but rarely enter the campground and
bear-proof storage is not required. Mushroom and berry picking occur
seasonally.

## Nearby Attractions

The Morrow County OHV Park is located 8 miles north of the campground.
Heppner, OR, located 41.5 miles to the north, is the closest town for supplies
and gasoline.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 676-2155.

## Charges & Cancellations

**Cancelling a Reservation:** Customers may cancel their reservation prior to
arrival either online or through the call center. A $10 service fee will be
withheld from any refund for a cancellation. Depending on when you cancel in
relation to your arrival day, it may be considered a late cancellation (see
below).

**Individual Campsites:** A customer who cancels a reservation the day before
or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first
night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation).
Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid
and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

**Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts):** Customers who cancel a
group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date
will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Bull Prairie Campground is a local gem; a beautiful, woodsy place to enjoy a vacation, host a family reunion or social event, and to enjoy multiple recreational pursuits. This moderate-sized campground is located adjacent to 28-acre Bull Prairie Lake, which is stocked annually with trout. An accessible, family-friendly paved trail along the lake is ideal for morning jogs, bicycle rides, picnicking, and shore or dockside fishing.  The lake has a boat ramp, dock and trailer parking area, but only non-motorized boating is allowed. Nearby trails connect the campground and lake with the Morrow County OHV Park, 8 miles away.  Note: ATVs are only allowed at the dump station and in the north part of the campground (sites 25-28).  </p>
<p>While this campground offers potable water, there is no garbage service so please pack out all garbage and dispose of it at home. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>An accessible, family-friendly paved trail around the lake is designed for people who enjoy morning jogs, bicycle rides, picnicking, and shoreline or dock fishing. Non-motorized boating is allowed with a boat ramp, dock, and parking area for trailers. Within the campground adjacent to the lake is a large day-use picnic area with accessible facilities. Besides beautiful scenery, the lake offers many opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography. Hunting activities can be undertaken nearby, but not within this recreation site.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>This campground features 28 tent/RV campsites, 2 tent-only campsite, 3 double campsites, 1 group campsite, and 8 accessible vault toilets. Potable water is available seasonally throughout the campground and picnic area; no RV hookups are available. A 1.2 mile paved trail loops around the lake, together with 3 accessible fishing docks. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>This campground is fully forested with Ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, grand fir, and spruce.  Trout are stocked in the nearby lake.  Deer, chipmunks, squirrels, and rabbits frequent the campground and waterfowl inhabit the lake and shore.  It is also possible to sight an occasional elk in the nearby area.  Bears and cougars live in the surrounding forest, but rarely enter the campground and bear-proof storage is not required.  Mushroom and berry picking occur seasonally.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The <a href="https://ohv.morrowcountyparks.org/index.html" rel="nofollow">Morrow County OHV Park</a>  is located 8 miles north of the campground.  Heppner, OR, located 41.5 miles to the north, is the closest town for supplies and gasoline.</p>

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (541) 676-2155.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p><strong>Cancelling a Reservation:</strong> Customers may cancel their reservation prior to arrival either online or through the call center. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation. Depending on when you cancel in relation to your arrival day, it may be considered a late cancellation (see below).</p>
<p><strong>Individual Campsites: </strong>A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.</p>
<p><strong>Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts):</strong> Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.</p>

Single sites: Extra $5 fee per vehicle exceeding the two-vehicle-per-site
allowance

Double sites: Site 8, 11, 12, 20, and 26 are $19/night, up to 5 vehicles
allowed

Group sites: Site 10 is $25/night, up to 10 vehicles allowed

*These fees are in addition to the $8 reservation fee in recreation.gov

Dump station is $10.00 per use, paid through fee envelopes on site

Day use and additional vehicle fees must be paid through fee envelopes on
site.

East entrance

north part of campground, site 27

A doe in the campground under conifer trees

Dock in the north part of the campground

wondering into the campground

Day use dock

campsite 11

Bull Prairie Campground (OR)

## Overview

Caretaker's Cabin allows guests to relax in the outdoors at the historic
Fremont Powerhouse site. As one of four cabins located at the site, the cabin
offers flexibility for large groups, like weddings or reunions. Guests can
rent all cabins (see Congo Gulch, Hilltop Hideaway, and Miner's Retreat) and
also pitch tents in the grassy yard. Caretaker’s Cabin sits on a hill beside
Miner’s Retreat and has parking access beside it. The cabin can accommodate up
to 10 guests. Winter access may require skis, snowshoes or snowmobiles. In the
1800s, 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 wood and steel pipeline to
the powerhouse to generate the much-needed electrical power. The Caretaker’s
Cabin house was constructed in the 1930s to shelter workers who monitored the
pipeline for leaks and kept the powerhouse operating. The entire site and
pipeline are listed as an historic district on the National Register of
Historic Places.

## Recreation

Guests can hike on North Fork John Day Wilderness trails or go mountain biking
on forest roads. A drive along the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway is a treat, as
are activities like huckleberry and mushroom picking, bird watching, wildlife
viewing and photographing the vast landscape. Nearby Olive Lake offers
boating, fishing and swimming.

## Facilities

The cabin is a 2-story house with wood siding and a shake shingle roof that
can accommodate 10 guests. The cabin features: · two bedrooms upstairs with
dressers, 2 twin beds, and 2 full-over-queen bunkbeds; · parlor with 2 futons
and end tables; · dining room with a table and chairs to seat 10; · kitchen
with refrigerator, electric stove/oven, microwave, coffee pot, toaster,
cookware, and dishes; · bathroom with flush toilet and claw-footed tub (no
shower). Outside there is a fire ring and picnic table--prior to arrival
please contact the District office to determine whether fires have been
banned. The cabin has electric lights and electric wall heaters. Cleaning
supplies are also provided and renters are required to clean the house before
they leave. Water is available June through September only. No water or indoor
plumbing from October to May. Instead, an outhouse is available for use. In
these seasons, guests are asked to bring plenty of water for drinking, cooking
and washing. Other items to pack year-round include food, bedding, a first aid
kit, flashlight, matches and all other basic camping gear. Click here for more
cabin details.

## Natural Features

Perched on a small rise at about 5,000 feet in elevation, the cabin is set on
a hillside under a large spruce tree. A grassy lawn in front spreads to the
three other cabins in the area. The forest lies in the Blue Mountains and is
home to Ponderosa pine, lodgepole pine, larch and Douglas-fir. Birds in the
area include the black-backed woodpecker, American kestrel and the boreal owl.
Black bear, cougar, wolves, elk and deer are among the native land mammals.
Click here to learn about bear safety.

## Nearby Attractions

The cabin is located less than 6 miles from Granite, Oregon, a ghost town that
once bustled with prospectors and pioneers. The town provides groceries and
fuel. Opportunities for horseback riding are within 10 miles of the cabin.

<h2>Overview</h2>
  
Caretaker's Cabin allows guests to relax in the outdoors at the historic Fremont Powerhouse site.  As one of four cabins located at the site, the cabin offers flexibility for large groups, like weddings or reunions. Guests can rent all cabins (see Congo Gulch, Hilltop Hideaway, and Miner's Retreat) and also pitch tents in the grassy yard. Caretaker’s Cabin sits on a hill beside Miner’s Retreat and has parking access beside it. The cabin can accommodate up to 10 guests. Winter access may require skis, snowshoes or snowmobiles. 
In the 1800s, 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 wood and steel pipeline to the powerhouse to generate the much-needed electrical power. The Caretaker’s Cabin house was constructed in the 1930s to shelter workers who monitored the pipeline for leaks and kept the powerhouse operating.  The entire site and pipeline are listed as an historic district on the National Register of Historic Places. <h2>Recreation</h2>
 Guests can hike on North Fork John Day Wilderness trails or go mountain biking on forest roads. A drive along the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway is a treat, as are activities like huckleberry and mushroom picking, bird watching, wildlife viewing and photographing the vast landscape. Nearby Olive Lake offers boating, fishing and swimming.<h2>Facilities</h2>
  
The cabin is a 2-story house with wood siding and a shake shingle roof that can accommodate 10 guests. The cabin features: 
· two bedrooms upstairs with dressers, 2 twin beds, and 2 full-over-queen bunkbeds; 
· parlor with 2 futons and end tables; 
· dining room with a table and chairs to seat 10; 
· kitchen with refrigerator, electric stove/oven, microwave, coffee pot, toaster, cookware, and dishes; 
· bathroom with flush toilet and claw-footed tub (no shower).  
Outside there is a fire ring and picnic table--prior to arrival please contact the District office to determine whether fires have been banned. The cabin has electric lights and electric wall heaters. Cleaning supplies are also provided and renters are required to clean the house before they leave.
Water is available June through September only. No water or indoor plumbing from October to May. Instead, an outhouse is available for use. In these seasons, guests are asked to bring plenty of water for drinking, cooking and washing. Other items to pack year-round include food, bedding, a first aid kit, flashlight, matches and all other basic camping gear. Click here for more cabin details.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Perched on a small rise at about 5,000 feet in elevation, the cabin is set on a hillside under a large spruce tree. A grassy lawn in front spreads to the three other cabins in the area. The forest lies in the Blue Mountains and is home to Ponderosa pine, lodgepole pine, larch and Douglas-fir. 
 
Birds in the area include the black-backed woodpecker, American kestrel and the boreal owl. Black bear, cougar, wolves, elk and deer are among the native land mammals. Click here to learn about bear safety.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The cabin is located less than 6 miles from Granite, Oregon, a ghost town that once bustled with prospectors and pioneers. The town provides groceries and fuel. Opportunities for horseback riding are within 10 miles of the cabin.

White, two-story house on a grassy hill next to a fir forest.

CARETAKERS CABIN

Caretakers Cabin

## Overview

Clearwater Big House gives the feel of a winter chalet hideaway, even during
the warmest months of the summer. Hiking, horseback riding and scenic drives
abound, delighting guests year after year. The Clearwater Lookout Tower is a
mile away. The tower is not open, but the area is nice for scenic views.  
  
An old trapper cabin was located at the current site and was later used as a
ranger station. From 1928-29, a ranger built a three-room house and by 1933,
the Civilian Conservation Corps was tasked with building a barn, warehouse,
outhouse and garage.  
  
In winter, the cabin is well-suited for snowmobiling and cross country skiing
on groomed snowmobile trails. These modes of over-snow transportation are
required for winter access to the cabin.

## Recreation

The cabin provides nearby access to hiking and horseback riding trails that
lead to Teal Springs and the lush Tucannon River Drainage. The scenic drive
along the Tucannon River Drainage to Sunset Point is also a recommended
activity.  
  
  
In winter, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and snowshoeing trails are right
out your front door.

## Facilities

The cabin has 868 square feet of living space on the first floor, and another
336 square feet upstairs, and can accommodate up to 10 people. It is fully
furnished with 3 queen, 1 full, and 5 twin beds, and a dining table and
chairs. Propane heat and lighting are included, and the kitchen is equipped
with a propane cook stove and refrigerator. The cabin does not have indoor
bathroom facilities. There is an outdoor fire ring and a picnic table. An
outhouse is located across the road.  
  
No water is provided. Guests need to bring plenty of water for drinking,
cooking, and washing. They should also bring cooking pots and utensils,
bedding or sleeping bags, dish soap, matches, a flashlight and all other basic
camping items.

General cleaning is expected before departure. Mop, bucket, broom, and
cleaning supplies provided (water is not provided). Cleaning service is not
always available between guests, please leave the cabin as you would like to
find it.

## Natural Features

Set on a gently rolling slope at an elevation of 5,600 feet, the cabin is
nestled in a clearing dotted with young Christmas trees. The Wenaha-Tucannon
Wilderness is nearby, stretching across the northern Blue Mountains of
southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon.  
  
The mountain slopes are carpeted with bunchgrass, lodgepole pine and subalpine
fir. An array of wildlife, including Rocky Mountain Elk, bighorn sheep, white-
tailed and mule deer, black bears, cougars and coyotes, may be spotted.

## Nearby Attractions

The nearest general stores and gas stations are in Pomeroy, a 40-minute drive
from the cabin.

## Charges & Cancellations

For Changes & Cancellation Fees, please see Rules & Reservation Policies.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Clearwater Big House gives the feel of a winter chalet hideaway, even during the warmest months of the summer. Hiking, horseback riding and scenic drives abound, delighting guests year after year. The Clearwater Lookout Tower is a mile away. The tower is not open, but the area is nice for scenic views. 
<br/><br/>
An old trapper cabin was located at the current site and was later used as a ranger station. From 1928-29, a ranger built a three-room house and by 1933, the Civilian Conservation Corps was tasked with building a barn, warehouse, outhouse and garage. 
<br/><br/>
In winter, the cabin is well-suited for snowmobiling and cross country skiing on groomed snowmobile trails. These modes of over-snow transportation are required for winter access to the cabin.<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The cabin provides nearby access to hiking and horseback riding trails that lead to Teal Springs and the lush Tucannon River Drainage. The scenic drive along the Tucannon River Drainage to Sunset Point is also a recommended activity.<br><br><br>In winter, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and snowshoeing trails are right out your front door.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The cabin has 868 square feet of living space on the first floor, and another 336 square feet upstairs, and can accommodate up to 10 people. It is fully furnished with  3 queen, 1 full, and 5 twin beds, and a dining table and chairs. Propane heat and lighting are included, and the kitchen is equipped with a propane cook stove and refrigerator.  The cabin does not have indoor bathroom facilities. There is an outdoor fire ring and a picnic  table. An outhouse is located across the road. <br> <br>No water is provided. Guests need to bring plenty of water for drinking, cooking, and washing. They should also bring cooking pots and utensils, bedding or sleeping bags, dish soap, matches, a flashlight and all other basic camping items.  </p>

<p>General cleaning is expected before departure. Mop, bucket, broom, and cleaning supplies provided (water is not provided). Cleaning service is not always available between guests, please leave the cabin as you would like to find it.   </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Set on a gently rolling slope at an elevation of 5,600 feet, the cabin is nestled in a clearing dotted with young Christmas trees. The Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness is nearby, stretching across the northern Blue Mountains of southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon. 
<br/><br/>
The mountain slopes are carpeted with bunchgrass, lodgepole pine and subalpine fir. An array of wildlife, including Rocky Mountain Elk, bighorn sheep, white-tailed and mule deer, black bears, cougars and coyotes, may be spotted. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The nearest general stores and gas stations are in Pomeroy, a 40-minute drive from the cabin. 
<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>For Changes & Cancellation Fees, please see Rules & Reservation Policies.</p>

White house with dormer roof on a grassy hill with conifer trees.

CBH 8

CBH 2

Brown house with dormer roof and green window trim on a grassy hill with conifer trees and clouds in the background.

CBH 6

CBH 5

CBH 4

CBH 1

CBH 3

CBH 7

Clearwater Big House

## Overview

Clearwater Lookout Cabin is a single story, wood frame structure constructed
in 1935. It is tucked at the base of the Clearwater Lookout tower, a 94-foot
steel tower constructed by the Civil Conservation Corps in 1933. Through the
years, the tower has been used as a landmark by the public and employees of
the Forest Service. The tower is no longer manned during fire season, but it
is used on occasion during extreme fire conditions. The tower is closed to
public access, but the rental cabin is open year-round. The cabin is located
about 25 miles south of Pomeroy, Washington in the Umatilla National Forest.
Access by car is from June 1 to October 31 weather permitting. In winter,
access is limited to cross country skis, snowshoes or snowmobile.

## Recreation

Horseback riding and hiking trails can be accessed from the cabin. During
spring and summer, guests can enjoy a short and scenic drive along the
Tucannon River to Sunset Point. Mushroom and berry picking may also entertain
guests. At night, guests enjoy gazing up at the star-filled sky.  
  
Winter brings avid snowmobilers and skiers to explore its groomed trails.

## Facilities

The cabin is divided into a kitchen and a bedroom, and is furnished with four
extra-long single beds. It is kept warm in the winter by a propane heater, and
features propane lights, a cook stove and a refrigerator, as well as some
cookware, dishes and utensils. However it is suggested that visitors bring
their own dishes, pots, pans and utensils. There is a firepit and picnic table
outside. An outhouse is located nearby.

The cabin was updated inside and out during the summer of 2023.  
  
There is no water on-site, so visitors must bring plenty for drinking, cooking
and washing. Other things to bring include bedding or sleeping bags,
flashlights, dish soap and other basic camping gear.

General cleaning is expected before departure. Mop, bucket, broom, and
cleaning supplies provided (water is not provided). Cleaning service is not
always available between guests, please leave the cabin as you would like to
find it.

## Natural Features

Perched at 5,600 feet elevation, Clearwater Lookout Cabin offers panoramic
views of the expansive Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness, from sunrise to sunset.  
  
The rugged landscape of the wilderness stretches across the northern Blue
Mountains of southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon. The mountain
slopes are carpeted with bunchgrass, lodgepole pine and subalpine fir.  
  
An array of wildlife, including Rocky Mountain Elk, bighorn sheep, white-
tailed and mule deer, black bears, cougars and coyotes may be spotted.

## Nearby Attractions

The nearest general stores and gas stations are in Pomeroy, a 40-minute drive
from the cabin.

## Charges & Cancellations

For Reservation Changes & Cancellation Fees, please see Rules & Reservation
Policies.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Clearwater Lookout Cabin is a single story, wood frame structure constructed in 1935. It is tucked at the base of the Clearwater Lookout tower, a 94-foot steel tower constructed by the Civil Conservation Corps in 1933. Through the years, the tower has been used as a landmark by the public and employees of the Forest Service. The tower is no longer manned during fire season, but it is used on occasion during extreme fire conditions. The tower is closed to public access, but the rental cabin is open year-round.
  
The cabin is located about 25 miles south of Pomeroy, Washington in the Umatilla National Forest. Access by car is from June 1 to October 31 weather permitting. In winter, access is limited to cross country skis, snowshoes or snowmobile.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Horseback riding and hiking trails can be accessed from the cabin. During spring and summer, guests can enjoy a short and scenic drive along the Tucannon River to Sunset Point. Mushroom and berry picking may also entertain guests. At night, guests enjoy gazing up at the star-filled sky.
<br/><br/>
Winter brings avid snowmobilers and skiers to explore its groomed trails. <h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The cabin is divided into a kitchen and a bedroom, and is furnished with four extra-long single beds. It is kept warm in the winter by a propane heater, and features propane lights, a cook stove and a refrigerator, as well as some cookware, dishes and utensils. However it is suggested that visitors bring their own dishes, pots, pans and utensils. There is a firepit and picnic table outside.  An outhouse is located nearby.  </p>
<p>The cabin was updated inside and out during the summer of 2023.<br> <br>There is no water on-site, so visitors must bring plenty for drinking, cooking and washing. Other things to bring include bedding or sleeping bags, flashlights, dish soap and other basic camping gear.  </p>

<p>General cleaning is expected before departure. Mop, bucket, broom, and cleaning supplies provided (water is not provided). Cleaning service is not always available between guests, please leave the cabin as you would like to find it.   </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Perched at 5,600 feet elevation, Clearwater Lookout Cabin offers panoramic views of the expansive Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness, from sunrise to sunset.
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The rugged landscape of the wilderness stretches across the northern Blue Mountains of southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon. The mountain slopes are carpeted with bunchgrass, lodgepole pine and subalpine fir.
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An array of wildlife, including Rocky Mountain Elk, bighorn sheep, white-tailed and mule deer, black bears, cougars and coyotes may be spotted.  
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The nearest general stores and gas stations are in Pomeroy, a 40-minute drive from the cabin. <h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>For Reservation Changes & Cancellation Fees, please see Rules & Reservation Policies.</p>

Small cabin located at the base of an unmanned Lookout Tower

Clearwater Lookout Cabin

Clearwater LO 3

Clearwater LO 4

Clearwater LO 1

Small brown cabin on grassy hill with conifer trees and stratocumulus clouds.

Small cabin on a grassy hill.

View from inside the bedroom looking towards the kitchen.

Lookout Bedroom

Cabin Kitchen

Looking inside bedroom of the lookout. Propane heat stove replaced June 2023.

Another view inside bedroom

Provided cleaning supplies area in lookout cabin kitchen. Water is not provided.

Cleaning Supplies

The kitchen table and photographs taken on the district.

Kitchen Table

Clearwater LO in spring

Coalmine Hill is just off the paved Blue Mountain Scenic Byway (also called
the Western Route). The Campground serves as access to the Bald Mountain,
Hells Half Acre, and Willow Creek trails, offering a 7.5 mile-long loop
experience for hikers and equestrians. Once inside the campground's large
parking area, there is an information board on the northeast side. Past the
information board runs the Bald Mountain hiking trail leading to Gibson Cave,
which is 1.25 miles from the parking lot. The cave is really a shallow
overhanging shelter with an interpretive sign describing its history.Once
you've reached Gibson's cave, continue up the Bald Mountain trail until you
reach a nice view point. The mountain's view point overlooks the drainages in
between Coalmine Hill (to the northwest) and Little Bald Mountain (to the
east), providing fantastic views and tranquility. About five miles southwest
of the campground is Penland Lake; follow the Blue mountain Scenic Byway and
Forest Service Road 21 and 2103, until you've reached Penland Lake where there
are fishing and nonelectric boating opportunities. .

Coalmine Hill Campground provides one larger, separate site near the entrance
and the remaining five sites are located along the tree edges of the large
parking area. There is one vault toilet and a travel access information board.
This campground was constructed to serve double-duty as a snow park in the
winter. There is no potable water or garbage service, so please pack out all
garbage and dispose of it at home.

<p>Coalmine Hill is just off the paved Blue Mountain Scenic Byway (also called the Western Route). The Campground serves as access to the Bald Mountain, Hells Half Acre, and Willow Creek trails, offering a 7.5 mile-long loop experience for hikers and equestrians. Once inside the campground&#39;s large parking area, there is an information board on the northeast side. Past the information board runs the Bald Mountain hiking trail leading to Gibson Cave, which is 1.25 miles from the parking lot. The cave is really a shallow overhanging shelter with an interpretive&nbsp;sign describing its history.Once you&#39;ve reached Gibson&#39;s cave, continue up the Bald Mountain trail until you reach a nice view point. The mountain&#39;s view point overlooks the drainages in between Coalmine Hill (to the northwest) and Little Bald Mountain (to the east), providing fantastic views and tranquility. About five miles southwest of the campground is Penland Lake; follow the Blue mountain Scenic Byway and Forest Service Road 21 and 2103, until you&#39;ve reached Penland Lake where there are fishing and nonelectric boating opportunities. .&nbsp;</p><p>Coalmine Hill Campground provides one larger, separate site near the entrance and the remaining five sites are located along the tree edges of the large parking area. There is one vault toilet and a travel access information board. This campground was constructed to serve double-duty as a snow park in the winter. There is no potable water or garbage service, so please pack out all garbage and dispose of it at home.</p>

This is a fee free campground.  All campsites are first come first serve.

Coalmine Hill Campground

## Overview

Congo Gulch is an old Forest Service cabin that allows guests to relax in the
outdoors and step back in time to when the cabin was used during bygone gold
mining days. It is part of the Fremont Powerhouse complex, a hub for mining
built in the early 1900s. As one of four cabins located at the site, the cabin
offers flexibility for large groups. Guests can rent all cabins and also pitch
tents in the grassy yard. The surrounding valleys once teemed with mining
activity, primarily gold. The Fremont Powerhouse was built in 1908 as an
economical method for mining. Two dams were constructed at Olive Lake, and
water from the lake was piped through an 8-mile wood and steel pipeline to the
powerhouse to generate electricity. Homes were constructed to shelter workers
who monitored the pipeline. Today, these same shelters are available as
recreational rentals. Congo Gulch is named for the small creek that runs
beside the property. Winter access may require skis, snowshoes or snowmobiles.

## Recreation

Guests can hike on North Fork John Day Wilderness Area trails or go mountain
biking on forest roads. A drive along the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway is a
treat, as are activities like huckleberry and mushroom picking, bird watching,
wildlife viewing and photographing the vast landscape. Nearby Olive Lake
offers boating, fishing and swimming.

## Facilities

The two-story white cabin with wood siding and a metal roof can accommodate up
to 12 guests. It features: · two bedrooms upstairs with dressers, a queen bed,
3 twins, and a full-over-queen bunkbed; · one bedroom downstairs with a
dresser and full-over-queen bunkbed; · parlor with dining table/chairs, 2
futons and end tables; · kitchen with refrigerator, electric stove/oven,
microwave, coffee pot, toaster, cookware, dishes, and a second dining table
with chairs; · full bath with shower/tub and flush toilet. The cabin has
electric lights and an oil heating stove. A picnic table and brick fireplace
are provided next to the pond (bring your own firewood). Cleaning supplies are
also provided and renters are required to clean the house before they leave.
Water is available June through September only. No water or indoor plumbing
from October to May. Instead, an outhouse is available for use. In these
seasons, guests are asked to bring plenty of water for drinking, cooking and
washing. Other items to pack year-round include food, bedding, a first aid
kit, flashlight, matches and all other basic camping gear. Click here for more
cabin details.

## Natural Features

The cabin sits at about 5,000 feet in elevation and is neatly tucked under a
large Douglas-fir, next to a small pond. A grassy lawn in front spreads to the
other three cabins in the area. The forest lies in the Blue Mountains and is
home to Ponderosa pine lodgepole pine, larch, and Douglas fir. Birds in the
area include the black-backed woodpecker, American kestrel and the boreal owl.
Black bear, cougar, wolves, elk and deer are among the native land mammals.
Click here to learn about bear safety.

## Nearby Attractions

The cabin is located less than six miles from Granite, Oregon, a ghost town
that once bustled with prospectors and pioneers. The town provides groceries
and fuel. Opportunities for horseback riding and a boat ramp, boating,
fishing, and swimming are located within ten miles from the cabin.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Congo Gulch is an old Forest Service cabin that allows guests to relax in the outdoors and step back in time to when the cabin was used during bygone gold mining days. It is part of the Fremont Powerhouse complex, a hub for mining built in the early 1900s. As one of four cabins located at the site, the cabin offers flexibility for large groups. Guests can rent all cabins and also pitch tents in the grassy yard. 
  
The surrounding valleys once teemed with mining activity, primarily gold. The Fremont Powerhouse was built in 1908 as an economical method for mining. Two dams were constructed at Olive Lake, and water from the lake was piped through an 8-mile wood and steel pipeline to the powerhouse to generate electricity. Homes were constructed to shelter workers who monitored the pipeline. Today, these same shelters are available as recreational rentals.
  
Congo Gulch is named for the small creek that runs beside the property. Winter access may require skis, snowshoes or snowmobiles.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Guests can hike on North Fork John Day Wilderness Area trails or go mountain biking on forest roads. A drive along the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway is a treat, as are activities like huckleberry and mushroom picking, bird watching, wildlife viewing and photographing the vast landscape. Nearby Olive Lake offers boating, fishing and swimming.<h2>Facilities</h2>
  
The two-story white cabin with wood siding and a metal roof can accommodate up to 12 guests. It features:
· two bedrooms upstairs with dressers, a queen bed, 3 twins, and a full-over-queen bunkbed; 
· one bedroom downstairs with a dresser and full-over-queen bunkbed; 
· parlor with dining table/chairs, 2 futons and end tables; 
· kitchen with refrigerator, electric stove/oven, microwave, coffee pot, toaster, cookware, dishes, and a second dining table with chairs; 
· full bath with shower/tub and flush toilet. 
The cabin has electric lights and an oil heating stove. A picnic table and brick fireplace are provided next to the pond (bring your own firewood). Cleaning supplies are also provided and renters are required to clean the house before they leave.
Water is available June through September only. No water or indoor plumbing from October to May. Instead, an outhouse is available for use. In these seasons, guests are asked to bring plenty of water for drinking, cooking and washing. Other items to pack year-round include food, bedding, a first aid kit, flashlight, matches and all other basic camping gear. 
Click here for more cabin details.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The cabin sits at about 5,000 feet in elevation and is neatly tucked under a large Douglas-fir, next to a small pond. A grassy lawn in front spreads to the other three cabins in the area. The forest lies in the Blue Mountains and is home to Ponderosa pine lodgepole pine, larch, and Douglas fir. 
 
Birds in the area include the black-backed woodpecker, American kestrel and the boreal owl. Black bear, cougar, wolves, elk and deer are among the native land mammals. Click here to learn about bear safety.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The cabin is located less than six miles from Granite, Oregon, a ghost town that once bustled with prospectors and pioneers. The town provides groceries and fuel. Opportunities for horseback riding and a boat ramp, boating, fishing, and swimming are located within ten miles from the cabin.

White house on flat green grass between a conifer covered hill and a small pond with a dock.

CONGO GULCH

Congo Gulch

## Overview

Ditch Creek Guard Station, located about 27 miles southeast of Heppner,
Oregon, is a comfortable little cabin that accommodates six overnight guests,
with additional space for tent camping outside. Equestrian campers are welcome
and a corral with trough is provided.  
  
The guard station was originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in
the mid-1930s. It is a classic example of forest structures of that era and is
eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. It was
used by forest fireguards who would ride their horses deep into the forest’s
interior to look for wisps of smoke from lightning strikes or to check on
communications lines along Forest Service roads. It became a recreation rental
in 1997.

## Recreation

The route to the cabin is located off the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway, which
boasts incredible views. Over 26 miles of hiking and horseback riding trails,
ranging between 4,100 and 5,300 feet in elevation, traverse forests and
meadows throughout the Heppner Ranger District. Fishing opportunities abound
in nearby streams, Penland Lake, and Bull Prairie Lake. Other activities
include hunting for deer and elk, mushroom and berry picking, wildlife
viewing, and enjoying the scenic landscape.

## Facilities

The cabin is a one-story building containing a bedroom, living room, kitchen
with nook, and a bathroom. The cabin does not meet accessibility standards due
to narrow doorways and halls. A picnic table, campfire ring and a 20' X 20'
horse corral with water trough are located outside. Guests may pitch tents in
the yard for additional sleeping options.  
  
The bedroom contains two bunk beds, a dresser, and a chair, and the living
room is furnished with a futon, loveseat, side table, a dining table with four
chairs, and a heating stove. A cook stove, fire extinguisher, cookware,
silverware, and dishes are included in the kitchen. All appliances and
lighting are propane, which is provided by the Forest Service.  
  
Potable water is available. Guests must bring food, bedding, toiletries,
matches, flashlights, first aid kits, and any other camping gear. Cleaning
supplies are provided in a closet by the door and guests are expected to clean
the cabin before they leave.

## Natural Features

The cabin sits near Ditch Creek on a large, flat lawn surrounded by a dense
pine forest at an elevation of 4,800 feet. The creek is one of numerous small
perennial streams that flow south into the North Fork John Day River. There is
a small pond adjacent that is also stocked with fish. Deer and elk are likely
to be seen in the area, and as evening falls, guests can watch bats flit and
swoop above the yard.

## Contact Info

For local information, please call (541) 676-9187 or call (541) 676-2155 for
general information.

## Nearby Attractions

The nearest town with a general store is Heppner, a 27 mile, 40-minute drive
away, although ice and some food options are available at the Morrow County
OHV park 30 miles or 37 minutes away.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Ditch Creek Guard Station, located about 27 miles southeast of Heppner, Oregon, is a comfortable little cabin that accommodates six overnight guests, with additional space for tent camping outside. Equestrian campers are welcome and a corral with trough is provided. <br> <br>The guard station was originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the mid-1930s. It is a classic example of forest structures of that era and is eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. It was used by forest fireguards who would ride their horses deep into the forest’s interior to look for wisps of smoke from lightning strikes or to check on communications lines along Forest Service roads. It became a recreation rental in 1997.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The route to the cabin is located off the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway, which boasts incredible views. Over 26 miles of hiking and horseback riding trails, ranging between 4,100 and 5,300 feet in elevation, traverse forests and meadows throughout the Heppner Ranger District. Fishing opportunities abound in nearby streams, Penland Lake, and Bull Prairie Lake. Other activities include hunting for deer and elk, mushroom and berry picking, wildlife viewing, and enjoying the scenic landscape.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The cabin is a one-story building containing a bedroom, living room, kitchen with nook, and a bathroom. The cabin does not meet accessibility standards due to narrow doorways and halls. A picnic table, campfire ring and a 20' X 20' horse corral with water trough are located outside. Guests may pitch tents in the yard for additional sleeping options. <br> <br>The bedroom contains two bunk beds, a dresser, and a chair, and the living room is furnished with a futon, loveseat, side table, a dining table with four chairs, and a heating stove. A cook stove, fire extinguisher, cookware, silverware, and dishes are included in the kitchen. All appliances and lighting are propane, which is provided by the Forest Service. <br> <br>Potable water is available. Guests must bring food, bedding, toiletries, matches, flashlights, first aid kits, and any other camping gear. Cleaning supplies are provided in a closet by the door and guests are expected to clean the cabin before they leave.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
  
The cabin sits near Ditch Creek on a large, flat lawn surrounded by a dense pine forest at an elevation of 4,800 feet. The creek is one of numerous small perennial streams that flow south into the North Fork John Day River. There is a small pond adjacent that is also stocked with fish.
 
Deer and elk are likely to be seen in the area, and as evening falls, guests can watch bats flit and swoop above the yard. 
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For local information, please call (541) 676-9187 or call (541) 676-2155 for general information.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The nearest town with a general store is Heppner, a 27 mile, 40-minute drive away, although ice and some food options are available at the Morrow County OHV park 30 miles or 37 minutes away.</p>

White cabin in meadow with rail fence and pine trees

DITCH CREEK GUARD STATION CAB

DITCH CREEK GUARD STATION

Ditch Creek Cabin

Closing for winter

Comforts of home

Ditch Creek Guard Station Cab

Divide Well Campground is a remote site with a rustic look.  It is situated in
an meadow with scattered ponderosa pine and denser fir along the campground
edges. Divide Well is a popular spot for elk hunters, but little used through
the rest of the season.   It features 11 campsties and two accessible vault
toilets.  There is no potable water or garbage service, so please pack out all
garbage and dispose of it at home.

Nearby is the **Potamus Point Interpretive Site** , with breathtaking views,
interesting geology, and a herd of re-introduced bighorn sheep.  There are no
developed trails on this side of the North Fork John Day Ranger District.

<p>Divide Well Campground is a remote site with a&nbsp;rustic look.&nbsp; It is situated in an meadow with scattered ponderosa pine and denser fir along the campground edges.&nbsp;Divide Well&nbsp;is a popular spot for&nbsp;elk hunters, but little used through the rest of the season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It features 11 campsties and&nbsp;two accessible&nbsp;vault toilets.&nbsp;&nbsp;There is no potable water or garbage service, so&nbsp;please&nbsp;pack&nbsp;out all garbage and dispose of it at home.&nbsp;</p><p>Nearby is the <strong>Potamus Point Interpretive Site</strong>, with breathtaking views, interesting geology, and a herd of re-introduced bighorn sheep.&nbsp; There are no developed trails on this side of the North Fork John Day Ranger District.</p>

Divide Well Campground

Drift Fence Campground is situated along the paved **Blue Mountain Scenic
Byway** and is traditionally a hunting camp.  This is a small, rustic site and
the short access road is in poor condiiton.  The campground features 6
campsties and 2 vault toilets.  There is no potable water or garbage service,
so please pack all garbage out and dispose of it at home.  The surrounding
area offers hunting, wildlife and wildflower viewing opportunities, and
photography. Fishing is available at several nearby stocked ponds including
Twin Ponds where the annual Fishing Derby is held.  If you like to drive, you
can pick up the **Ukiah-Granite Roadside Geology tour** brochure at the Ranger
District and take a day trip to Granite.  The **Bridge Creek Wildlife Viewing
Area**(elk) is just a few miles down the road.

<p>Drift Fence Campground is situated along the paved <strong>Blue Mountain Scenic Byway</strong> and is&nbsp;traditionally a&nbsp;hunting camp.&nbsp; This is a small, rustic site and the short access road&nbsp;is in poor condiiton.&nbsp;&nbsp;The campground&nbsp;features&nbsp;6 campsties and&nbsp;2 vault toilets.&nbsp;&nbsp;There is no potable water or garbage service, so&nbsp;please&nbsp;pack&nbsp;all garbage out and dispose of it at home.&nbsp;&nbsp;The surrounding area&nbsp;offers hunting, wildlife and wildflower viewing opportunities,&nbsp;and photography. Fishing is available at several nearby stocked ponds including Twin Ponds where the annual Fishing Derby is held.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you like to drive, you can pick up the <strong>Ukiah-Granite Roadside Geology tour </strong>brochure at the Ranger District and take a day trip to Granite.&nbsp;&nbsp;The <strong>Bridge Creek Wildlife Viewing Area </strong>(elk) is just a few miles down the road.</p>

Drift Fence Campground

This lovely campground is situated on the banks of the Wild and Scenic North
Fork John Day River.  Driftwood features 6 campsties and 1 accessible toilet.
There is a put-in site for rafting.  There is no potable water or garbage
service, so please pack your garbage home.

Attractions in this area include swimming, non-motorized boating, and fishing.
Water levels are low in mid to late summer, which can impede use of boats. The
campground provides good access for big game hunting.  In addition, the
Oriental Trailhead is about 8 miles west, providing access to both OHV and
wilderness trails.

<p>This&nbsp;lovely campground is situated on the banks of&nbsp;the Wild and Scenic North Fork John Day River.&nbsp; Driftwood features&nbsp;6 campsties and&nbsp;1 accessible&nbsp;toilet.&nbsp;&nbsp;There is a put-in site for rafting.&nbsp; There is no potable water or garbage service, so&nbsp;please&nbsp;pack&nbsp;your garbage home.&nbsp;</p><p>Attractions in this area include swimming, non-motorized boating, and fishing.&nbsp; Water levels are low in mid to late summer, which can impede use of boats. The campground provides good access for big game hunting.&nbsp; In addition, the Oriental Trailhead is about 8 miles west, providing access to both OHV and wilderness trails.</p>

* **Single site:**  $8/night (extra $5 per vehicle exceeding the two-vehicle-per-site allowance.)

Driftwood Campground

Fairview Camp is drive-through loop off State Highway 207 offering five
campsites and an accessible vault toilet. Two campsites directly across from
the toilet are fully accessible. A free-flowing water fountain provides
potable water from May to October. Remnants from a wildfire in the late 1980s
can be seen along the egdes of this small campground.  There is no garbage
service, so please pack out all garbage and dispose of it at home.

The campground is used primarily for hunting and OHV riding--its **trailhead**
accesses 80 miles of OHV roads and trails on the Heppner Ranger District.
Also, Morrow County OHV Park is only 6 miles north on State Highway 207 and
offers over 200 miles of OHV marked and groomed trails.  

The main season of use is from late fall to early winter during big game
hunting season.  It also serves as an overflow camping site when Bull Prairie
Lake Campground is at full capacity.

<p>Fairview Camp is drive-through loop off State Highway 207 offering five campsites and an accessible vault toilet. Two campsites directly across from the toilet are fully accessible.&nbsp;A free-flowing water fountain provides potable water from May to October. Remnants from a wildfire in the late 1980s can be seen along the egdes of this small campground.&nbsp;&nbsp;There is no garbage service, so please pack out all garbage and dispose of it at home.</p><p>The campground is used primarily for hunting and OHV riding--its <strong>trailhead </strong>accesses 80 miles of OHV roads and trails on the Heppner Ranger District. &nbsp; Also,&nbsp;<a href="http://morrowcountyparks.org/ohvpark.asp">Morrow County OHV Park</a> is only 6 miles north on State Highway 207 and offers over 200 miles of OHV marked and groomed trails. &nbsp;</p><p>The main season of use is from late fall to early winter during big game hunting season. &nbsp;It also serves as an overflow camping site when <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/umatilla/recreation/recarea/?recid=56411">Bull Prairie Lake Campground</a> is at full capacity.&nbsp;</p>

This is a fee free campsite.  All campsites are first come first serve.

Fairview Campground

Forest Boundary Campground has a fantastic view overlooking Scoggin's Ridge
with unbelievable sunsets. Neighboring this campground are Boundary Snow Park,
Wooten State Wildlife Area and the Arbothknott Canyon. The ATV trailheads for
the North and South trails are also located nearby.

<p>Forest Boundary Campground has a fantastic&nbsp;view overlooking Scoggin&rsquo;s Ridge&nbsp;with unbelievable sunsets. Neighboring this campground are Boundary Snow Park, Wooten State Wildlife Area and the Arbothknott Canyon. The ATV trailheads for the&nbsp;North and South trails are also located nearby. &nbsp;</p>

Forest Boundary Campground

This campground serves as the northern gateway to the Winom-Frazier Off
Highway Vehicle (OHV) trail system, with over 100 miles of trail to ride.  It
features 20 campsites and 4 accessible vault toilets.  There is a large day-
use picnic shelter near the campground entrance.  Trailhead parking and an
interpretive sign is located in the upper loop of the campground, near the
**Butcherknife Trail #3189**. There is no potable water or garbage service, so
please pack your garbage home.

The nearby area offers hunting, OHV riding, sight-seeing, and photography. The
Tower Fire Lookout is a little more than 9 miles south of the campground on
Forest Service Road 5226.

<p>This campground serves as the northern gateway to&nbsp;the Winom-Frazier Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) trail system, with over 100 miles of trail to ride.&nbsp;&nbsp;It features&nbsp;20 campsites and&nbsp;4 accessible&nbsp;vault toilets.&nbsp;&nbsp;There is a large day-use picnic shelter near the campground entrance.&nbsp; Trailhead parking and an interpretive sign is located in the upper loop of the campground, near the <strong>Butcherknife Trail #3189</strong>. There is no potable water or garbage service, so&nbsp;please&nbsp;pack&nbsp;your garbage home.&nbsp;</p><p>The nearby area offers hunting, OHV riding,&nbsp;sight-seeing, and photography.&nbsp;The Tower Fire Lookout is a little more than 9 miles south of the campground on Forest Service Road 5226.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

* **Single sites** : $10/night (extra $5 fee per vehicle exceeding the two-vehicle-per-site allowance).
  * **Group sites:** Sites 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10 are $25/night (no extra vehicle charge).

Frazier Campground & Trailhead

Caretaker's Cabin is located at the historic Fremont Powerhouse site.  The
cozy 2-storied cabin features: two bedrooms upstairs with dressers, 2 twin
beds, and 2 full-over-queen bunkbeds; a parlor with 2 futons and end tables; a
dining room with a table and chairs to seat 10; a kitchen with refrigerator,
electric stove/oven, microwave, coffee pot, toaster, cookware, and dishes; and
a full bath with hot water and flush toilet during the summer months.  Outside
there is a fire ring and picnic table--prior to arrival please contact the
District office to determine whether fires have been banned.  The cabin has
electric lights and electric wall heaters. 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.

For activities, go hiking within the North Fork John Day Wilderness or
mountain biking on closed forest roads. Take a drive along the Blue Mountain
or Elkhorn Scenic Byways.  Olive Lake is 7 miles west, offering fishing
boating, swimming, and hiking.  Visit the nearby ghost town of Granite or
travel a bit farther to Sumpter where an old mining dredge has been restored
and is open for tours.

**Nearby Recreation Rentals:** This area includes three other cabins, all
within a couple hundred feet of each other: Congo Gulch, Hilltop Hideaway, and
Miner's Retreat. This provides great flexibility for larger groups such as
family reunions or weddings.

  * **Do call theNorth Fork John Day Ranger District three business days before your arrival date to receive a combination for cabin access. **Our office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and our phone number is (541) 427-3231. 
  * **Availability:**  Caretaker's Cabin is available for rent year-round. 

## History

In the 1800s, 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 wood and
steel pipeline to the powerhouse to generate the much-needed electrical power.
Huses were constructed to shelter workers who monitored the pipeline for
breaks and kept the powerhouse operating. After 59 years of continuous
service, the powerhouse generated its last electrical power in October 1967.
In 1968, the California Pacific Utilities Company donated the entire complex
to the U.S. Forest Service. Caretakers Cabin is a large house located the
farthest north of all the structures.  The entire site and pipeline are listed
as an historic district on the National Register of Historic Places.

<p><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/photogallery/umatilla/?cid=2581"><img alt="Fremont Caretakers Cabin" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5261368" style="margin: 5px 10px 5px 5px; float: left;" width="144" /></a>Caretaker&#39;s Cabin is located at the historic Fremont Powerhouse site.&nbsp; The cozy 2-storied cabin features:&nbsp;two bedrooms upstairs with dressers, 2 twin beds, and 2 full-over-queen bunkbeds; a parlor with 2 futons and end tables; a dining room with a table and chairs to seat 10; a kitchen with refrigerator, electric stove/oven, microwave, coffee pot, toaster, cookware, and dishes;&nbsp;and a full bath with hot water and flush toilet during the summer months.&nbsp; Outside there is a fire ring and picnic table--prior to arrival please contact the District office to determine whether fires have been banned.&nbsp; The cabin has electric lights and electric wall heaters. 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&nbsp;turned off. There is additional space for tent camping.</p><p>For activities, go hiking within the North Fork John Day Wilderness or mountain biking on closed forest roads. Take a drive along the Blue Mountain or Elkhorn Scenic Byways.&nbsp; Olive Lake is 7 miles west, offering fishing boating, swimming, and hiking.&nbsp; Visit the nearby ghost town of Granite or travel a bit farther to Sumpter where an old mining dredge has been restored and is open for tours.</p><p><strong>Nearby Recreation Rentals: </strong>This area includes three other cabins, all within a couple hundred feet of each other: <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/umatilla/recreation/recarea/?recid=56541">Congo Gulch</a>, <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/umatilla/recreation/recarea/?recid=56543">Hilltop Hideaway</a>, and <a href="http://56545">Miner&#39;s Retreat</a>. This provides great flexibility for larger groups such as family reunions or weddings.</p><ul><li><strong>Do call the <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/umatilla/recarea/?recid=56453">North Fork John Day Ranger District</a> three business days before your arrival date to receive a combination for cabin access.&nbsp;</strong>Our office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and our phone number is (541) 427-3231.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Availability:</strong>&nbsp;Caretaker&#39;s Cabin is available for rent year-round.&nbsp;</li></ul><h2>History</h2><p>In the 1800s, the North Fork John Day drainage was bustling with gold and silver mining.&nbsp; 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 wood and steel pipeline to the powerhouse to generate the much-needed electrical power. Huses were constructed to shelter workers who monitored the pipeline for breaks and kept the powerhouse operating. After 59 years of continuous service, the powerhouse generated its last electrical power in October 1967. In 1968, the California Pacific Utilities Company donated the entire complex to the U.S. Forest Service. Caretakers Cabin is a large house located the farthest north of all the structures.&nbsp; The entire site and pipeline are listed as an historic district on the National Register of Historic Places.</p>

It is $80 per night, with a maximum of ten occupants. Fees are used directly
for the maintenance and preservation of the cabin.

Fremont Caretaker's Cabin

Congo Gulch Cabin is located at the historic Fremont Powerhouse site. This
cozy 2-storied cabin features: two bedrooms upstairs with dressers, a queen
bed, 3 twins, and a full-over-queen bunkbed; a third bedroom downstairs with a
dresser and full-over-queen bunkbed; a parlor with dining table/chairs, 2
futons and end tables; a kitchen with refrigerator, electric stove/oven,
microwave, coffee pot, toaster, cookware, dishes, and a second dining table
with chairs; and a full bath with hot water, shower/tub, and flush toilet
during the summer months. The cabin has electric lights and an oil heating
stove. 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, Hilltop
Hideaway, and Miner's Retreat. This provides great flexibility for larger
groups like family reunions or weddings.

  * **Do call theNorth Fork John Day Ranger District three business days before your arrival date to receive a combination for cabin access. **Our office is open Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM and our phone number is (541) 427-3231. 
  * **Availability:**  Congo Gulch is available for rent year-round.

## History

In the 1800s, 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 wood and
steel pipeline to the powerhouse to generate the much-needed electrical power.
The Congo Gulch house was constructed in the 1930s to shelter workers who
monitored the pipeline for leaks and kept the powerhouse operating.  After 59
years of continuous service, the powerhouse generated its last electrical
power in October 1967. In 1968, the California - Pacific Utilities Company
donated the entire complex to the U.S. Forest Service.  The entire site and
pipeline are listed as an historic district on the National Register of
Historic Places.

<p><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/photogallery/umatilla/?cid=2582"><img alt="Fremont Congo Gulch" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5261478" style="margin: 5px 10px 5px 5px; float: left;" width="144" /></a>Congo Gulch Cabin is located at the historic Fremont Powerhouse site.&nbsp;This cozy 2-storied cabin features:&nbsp;two bedrooms upstairs with dressers,&nbsp;a queen bed, 3 twins, and&nbsp;a full-over-queen bunkbed; a third bedroom downstairs with a dresser and full-over-queen bunkbed; a parlor with dining table/chairs, 2 futons and end tables;&nbsp;a kitchen with refrigerator, electric stove/oven, microwave, coffee pot, toaster, cookware, dishes, and a second dining table with chairs; and a full bath with hot water, shower/tub,&nbsp;and flush toilet during the summer months. The cabin has electric lights and an oil heating stove. Cleaning supplies are also provided and renters are required to clean the house before they leave.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Nearby Recreation Rentals:</strong> This area includes three other cabins, all within a couple hundred feet of each other: <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/umatilla/recreation/recarea/?recid=56539">Caretaker&#39;s Cabin</a>, <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/umatilla/recreation/recarea/?recid=56543">Hilltop Hideaway</a>, and <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/umatilla/recreation/recarea/?recid=56545">Miner&#39;s Retreat</a>. This provides great flexibility for larger groups like family reunions or weddings.</p><ul><li><strong>Do call the <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/umatilla/recarea/?recid=56453">North Fork John Day Ranger District</a> three business days before your arrival date to receive a combination for cabin access.&nbsp;</strong>Our office is open Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM and our phone number is (541)&nbsp;427-3231.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Availability:</strong>&nbsp;Congo Gulch is available for rent year-round.</li></ul><h2>History</h2><p>In the 1800s, the North Fork John Day drainage was bustling with gold and silver mining.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 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 wood and steel pipeline to the powerhouse to generate the much-needed electrical power. The Congo Gulch house was constructed in the 1930s to shelter workers who monitored the pipeline for leaks and kept the powerhouse operating.&nbsp; After 59 years of continuous service, the powerhouse generated its last electrical power in October 1967. In 1968, the California - Pacific Utilities Company donated the entire complex to the U.S. Forest Service.&nbsp;&nbsp;The entire site and pipeline are&nbsp;listed as an historic district on the National Register of Historic Places.</p>

It is $80 per night, with a maximum of twelve occupants. Fees are used
directly for the maintenance and preservation of the cabin.

Fremont Congo Gulch Cabin

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.

  * **Do call theNorth Fork John Day Ranger District three business days before your arrival date to receive a combination for cabin access. **Our office is open Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM and our phone number is (541) 427-3231. 
  * **Availability** : Hilltop Hideaway is available for rent year-round.

## History

In 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 wood and
steel pipeline to the powerhouse to generate the much-needed electrical power.
Houses were constructed in the 19302 to shelter workers who monitored the
pipeline for breaks and kept the powerhouse operating. After 59 years of
continuous service, generated its last electrical power in October 1967. In
1968, the California - Pacific Utilities Company donated the entire complex to
the U.S. Forest Service. The entire site and pipeline are listed as an
historic district in the National Register of Historic Places.

<p><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/photogallery/umatilla/?cid=2583"><img alt="Fremont Hilltop Hideaway" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5261496" style="margin: 5px 10px 5px 5px; float: left;" width="144" /></a>Hilltop Hideaway is located at the historic Fremont Powerhouse site. The cozy little cabin features:&nbsp;one bedroom with&nbsp;dressers and&nbsp;a queen-over-queen bunkbed;&nbsp;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&nbsp;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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Nearby Recreation Rentals:</strong> This area includes three other cabins, all within a couple hundred feet of each other:<a href="http:// /recarea/56539"> </a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/umatilla/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=56539&amp;actid=101">Caretaker&#39;s Cabin</a>, <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/umatilla/recreation/recarea/?recid=56541">Congo Gulch</a>, and <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/umatilla/recreation/recarea/?recid=56545">Miner&#39;s Retreat</a>. This provides great flexibility for larger groups like family reunions or weddings.</p><ul><li><b>Do call the <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/umatilla/recarea/?recid=56453">North Fork John Day Ranger District</a> three business days before your arrival date to receive a combination for cabin access.&nbsp;</b>Our office is open Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM and our phone number is (541) 427-3231.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Availability</strong>:&nbsp;Hilltop Hideaway is available for rent year-round.</li></ul><h2>History</h2><p>In the 180s, the North Fork John Day drainage was bustling with gold and silver mining.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;As a result, the&nbsp;<strong>Fremont Powerhouse</strong> 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 wood and steel pipeline to the powerhouse to generate the much-needed electrical power.&nbsp;Houses were constructed in the 19302 to shelter workers who monitored the pipeline for breaks and kept the powerhouse operating. After 59 years of continuous service, generated its last electrical power in October 1967. In 1968, the California - Pacific Utilities Company donated the entire complex to the U.S. Forest Service. The entire site and pipeline are listed as an historic district in the National Register of Historic Places.</p>

It is $55 per night, with a maximum of four occupants. Fees are used directly
for the maintenance and preservation of the cabin.

Fremont Hilltop Hideaway Cabin

Miner's Retreat is located at the historic Fremont Powerhouse site. This cozy
little cabin features: a covered front porch with loveseat glider; two
bedrooms with dressers and 2 twin beds and and 2 twin-over-twin bunkbeds; a
parlor with a dining table and chairs, queen-sized futon, chair, and end
tables; a kitchen with refrigerator, electric stove/oven, microwave, coffee
pot, toaster, cookware, and dishes; and a full bath with hot water, shower,
and flush toilet during the summer months. The cabin has electric lights and
electric wall heaters. 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 Hilltop Hideaway. This provides great flexibility for larger groups like
family reunions or weddings.

  * **Availability:**  Miner's Retreat is available for rent year round.

## History

In the 1800s, 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 wood and
steel pipeline to the powerhouse to generate the much needed electrical power.
Houses were constructed in the 1930s to shelter workers who monitored the
pipeline for breaks and kept the powerhouse operating. After 59 years of
continuous service, generated its last electrical power in October 1967. In
1968, the California - Pacific Utilities Company donated the entire complex to
the U.S. Forest Service. The entire site and pipeline are listed as an
historic district on the National Register of Historic Places.

<p><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/photogallery/umatilla/?cid=2584"><img alt="Fremont Miners Retreat" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5261516" style="margin: 5px 10px 5px 5px; float: left;" width="144" /></a>Miner&#39;s Retreat is located at the historic Fremont Powerhouse site. This cozy little cabin features:&nbsp;a covered front porch with loveseat glider; two bedrooms with dressers and&nbsp;2 twin beds and and 2 twin-over-twin bunkbeds; a parlor with a dining table and chairs, queen-sized futon, chair, and end tables; a kitchen with refrigerator, electric stove/oven, microwave, coffee pot, toaster, cookware, and dishes; and a full bath with hot water, shower,&nbsp;and flush toilet during the summer months. The cabin has electric lights and electric wall heaters. Cleaning supplies are also provided and renters are required to clean the house before they leave.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Nearby Recreation Rentals: </strong>This area includes three other cabins, all within a couple hundred feet of each other: <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/umatilla/recreation/recarea/?recid=56541">Caretaker&#39;s Cabin</a>, <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/umatilla/recreation/recarea/?recid=56541">Congo Gulch</a>, and <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/umatilla/recreation/recarea/?recid=56543">Hilltop Hideaway</a>. This provides great flexibility for larger groups like family reunions or weddings.</p><ul><li><strong>Availability:</strong>&nbsp;Miner&rsquo;s Retreat is available for rent year round.</li></ul><h2>History</h2><p>In the 1800s, the North Fork John Day drainage was bustling with gold and silver mining.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; As a result, the Fremont Powerhouse was constructed and began operation in 1908.&nbsp; Two dams were constructed at Olive Lake and water&nbsp;from the lake was piped through an eight-mile-long wood and steel pipeline to the powerhouse to generate the much needed electrical power.&nbsp; Houses were constructed in the 1930s to shelter workers who monitored the pipeline for breaks and kept the powerhouse operating.&nbsp;After 59 years of continuous service, generated its last electrical power in October 1967. In 1968, the California - Pacific Utilities Company donated the entire complex to the U.S. Forest Service. The entire site and pipeline are listed as an historic district on the National Register of Historic Places.</p>

It is $65 per night, with a maximum of six occupants. Fees are used directly
for the maintenance and preservation of the cabin.

Fremont Miner's Retreat Cabin

## Overview

Fry Meadows Guard Station offers the peaceful solitude of a remote nature-
lover's paradise just south of the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness and west of the
Grande Ronde Wild and Scenic River. The surrounding area is steeped with
native history and culture as it was once home to the Nez Perce, Umatilla,
Walla Walla and Cayuse Indians. This site was originally established as a
ranger station before 1908, part of the former Wenaha National Forest. The
existing cabin was constructed in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps and
was used as a remote guard station until about 1980. The two-room cabin
provides a pleasant escape for up to six guests. Additional guests may pitch a
tent in the yard. Pets are welcome but must be leashed and outside

## Recreation

The Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness offers more than 200 miles of managed trails
for hiking and horseback riding in summer. The Grande Ronde Wild and Scenic
River offers float boating, salmon and steelhead fishing. Hunting is available
nearby.  
  
Seasonal mushroom and berry picking can also be enjoyed. Huckleberries,
blackberries and morel mushrooms are among the edible picks.

## Facilities

The cabin is a classic 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps two-room design. It
is equipped with a propane cook stove, propane heater and propane lights.
Furnishings include two full beds and two twin beds with mattresses, tables
and chairs, limited cleaning supplies, cooking pots and utensils. A vault
toilet is located a short distance from the cabin. The cabin has no water.
Visitors must bring plenty for drinking, cooking and washing. Please bring
sleeping bags or bedding, a flashlight, first aid kit, washcloths, towels and
dish soap. Click here for more cabin details.

## Natural Features

Tucked beneath the shady canopy of towering spruce and fir, the guard station
sits at the edge of an expansive meadow of grasses and wildflowers, such as
lupine, larkspur, monkey flower and orchid.  
  
As the afternoon slides into evening, deer and elk come out to graze. Hawks
perch in treetops or glide over the meadow, scanning the grass for field mice
and other critters. In the morning, many varieties of birds, including
flycatchers, hummingbirds, swallows, chickadees, creepers, wrens, kinglets,
thrushes, sparrows, warblers, tanagers and finches, greet the day.

## Nearby Attractions

This site is located about 25 miles northeast of Elgin, Oregon, which offers
general stores and gas stations.

## Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general
information, please call: (509) 522-6276.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Fry Meadows Guard Station offers the peaceful solitude of a remote nature-lover's paradise just south of the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness and west of the Grande Ronde Wild and Scenic River. The surrounding area is steeped with native history and culture as it was once home to the Nez Perce, Umatilla, Walla Walla and Cayuse Indians. 
  
This site was originally established as a ranger station before 1908, part of the former Wenaha National Forest. The existing cabin was constructed in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps and was used as a remote guard station until about 1980. The two-room cabin provides a pleasant escape for up to six guests. Additional guests may pitch a tent in the yard. Pets are welcome but must be leashed and outside
  <h2>Recreation</h2>
The Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness offers more than 200 miles of managed trails for hiking and horseback riding in summer. The Grande Ronde Wild and Scenic River offers float boating, salmon and steelhead fishing. Hunting is available nearby. 
<br/><br/>
Seasonal mushroom and berry picking can also be enjoyed. Huckleberries, blackberries and morel mushrooms are among the edible picks.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The cabin is a classic 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps two-room design. It is equipped with a propane cook stove, propane heater and propane lights. Furnishings include two full beds and two twin beds with mattresses, tables and chairs, limited cleaning supplies, cooking pots and utensils. A vault toilet is located a short distance from the cabin.
  
The cabin has no water. Visitors must bring plenty for drinking, cooking and washing. Please bring sleeping bags or bedding, a flashlight, first aid kit, washcloths, towels and dish soap.  Click here  for more cabin details.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Tucked beneath the shady canopy of towering spruce and fir, the guard station sits at the edge of an expansive meadow of grasses and wildflowers, such as lupine, larkspur, monkey flower and orchid. 
<br/><br/>
As the afternoon slides into evening, deer and elk come out to graze. Hawks perch in treetops or glide over the meadow, scanning the grass for field mice and other critters. In the morning, many varieties of birds, including flycatchers, hummingbirds, swallows, chickadees, creepers, wrens, kinglets, thrushes, sparrows, warblers, tanagers and finches, greet the day.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
This site is located about 25 miles northeast of Elgin, Oregon, which offers general stores and gas stations.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (509) 522-6276.

FRY MEADOWS GUARD STATION

FRY MEADOWS

Fry Meadows Guard Station

Godman Campground has several secret treasures. There are numerous recreation
opportunities available at this campground such as hunting, fishing,
bicycling, and hiking. This campground location offers good views and great
sunsets. The nearby Godman Trailhead provides access to **West Butte Trail
#3138** which enters **Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness**. Please **Leave-No-
Trace**.

<p>Godman Campground has several secret treasures. There are numerous recreation opportunities available at this campground such as hunting, fishing, bicycling, and hiking. This campground location offers good views and great sunsets. The nearby Godman Trailhead provides access to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/umatilla/recarea/?recid=56901"><strong>West Butte Trail #3138</strong></a>&nbsp;which enters&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/umatilla/recarea/?recid=56927"><strong>Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness</strong></a>. Please&nbsp;<a href="http://lnt.org/learn/7-principles" target="_blank"><strong>Leave-No-Trace</strong></a>.</p>

Godman Campground/Trailhead

## Overview

Godman Guard Station was built in 1933-34 as part of an administrative complex
and sits just outside the impressive Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. This two-
story, wood frame structure is surrounded by tall timbers such as Grand fir,
Douglas fir, Engelmann spruce, Lodgepole pine, and subalpine fir. The complex
is adjacent to the historic Godman Campground built by the Civilian
Conservation Corps. The cabin is located about 28 miles from Dayton,
Washington in the Umatilla National Forest. Weather permitting, the cabin is
typically accessible by automobile from June to November. Winter access
requires skis, snowshoes or snowmobiles. A groomed snowmobile trail passes by
the cabin.

## Recreation

Visitors to Godman Guard Station have access to many recreation opportunities.

**Hiking:** Step out of the Godman Guard Station and into the backyard of the
Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. This wilderness includes an expanse of 177,465
acres of rugged, basaltic ridges, steep canyons, rushing rivers and their
tributaries, quiet beauty, abundant wildlife, and stunning views. Access
nearest the cabin to the Wilderness is via West Butte Trail #3138. Be prepared
for trailhead fees if you visit the areas developed trailheads, you can
purchase a pass ahead of your trip or pay on site.

**Fishing:** Many trails descend into the rugged river canyons and offer
fishing opportunities. Check with the appropriate State Department of Fish and
Wildlife for licensing and regulations.

**Hunting:** Many species are at home in the area including whitetail deer,
mule deer, black bear, elk, turkey and grouse.

**Horseback:** Horseback riding is popular in this area during the summer and
fall to access the wilderness. Due to sanitary reasons, horses are not allowed
near the Godman Guard Station. There are hitching rails and feed bunks located
at the barn less than 200 yards up the hill from the guard station. The barn
is not available for use by the public but the hitching rails and feed bunks
are available for use. There is a spring with trough located near the barn.

**Winter Activities:** In the winter, campers enjoy snowmobiling, skiing, and
snowshoeing in the area. Winter access to the guard station is by snowmobile,
snowshoes, or cross country skis from the Touchet Corral Sno-Park near
Bluewood Ski Area. The sno-park is a shared-use access point for a groomed
snowmobile trail system. The cabin located adjacent to the Godman Guard
Station is used by the local snowmobile club. This can create snowmobile
traffic as they travel the groomed trail system and stop to use this facility
as a warming shelter.

Opportunities for other activities such as enjoying a drive to view the
scenery, bird watching, nature viewing, and photography are prolific in this
area.

## Facilities

The two-story, wood frame structure sleeps up to eight people and features two
bedrooms, a living area, and kitchen. An outhouse is available year-round.
Furnishings include two bunkbeds, 3 single beds, recliner style chairs, a
couch, a kitchen table and chairs. Also provided are a propane cook stove,
heat, lights and refrigerator. Outside the cabin there is a firepit and picnic
table.

No water is provided. Guests should bring water year-round, plenty for
drinking, cooking, and cleaning. A spring is nearby for those who wish to
treat and boil water.

Guests will also need to bring food, bedding, dishes, cooking utensils, pots
and pans, trash bags and a first aid kit.

General cleaning is expected before departure. Mop, bucket, broom, and
cleaning supplies provided (water is not provided). Cleaning service is not
always available between guests, please leave the cabin as you would like to
find it. All garbage and food must be packed out.

## Natural Features

Godman Guard Station is perched above the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness at an
elevation of 5,600 feet. From the barn less than 200 yards up the hill from
the cabin, expansive views of the wilderness can be seen. The Wenaha-Tucannon
Wilderness includes nearly 180,000 acres of rugged basaltic ridges, steep
canyons, rushing rivers and their tributaries and abundant wildlife. Rocky
Mountain Elk, bighorn sheep, white-tailed and mule deer, black bears, cougars,
coyotes and pine martens inhabit the region.

## Nearby Attractions

The cabin is 28 miles or a one-hour drive from Dayton. Groceries and fuel are
available. The Tucannon Last Resort Store is also about an hour's drive away.

## Charges & Cancellations

For Reservation Changes & Cancellation Fees, please see Rules & Reservation
Policies.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Godman Guard Station was built in 1933-34 as part of an administrative complex and sits just outside the impressive Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. This two-story, wood frame structure is surrounded by tall timbers such as Grand fir, Douglas fir, Engelmann spruce, Lodgepole pine, and subalpine fir. The complex is adjacent to the historic Godman Campground built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The cabin is located about 28 miles from Dayton, Washington in the Umatilla National Forest. Weather permitting, the cabin is typically accessible by automobile from June to November. Winter access requires skis, snowshoes or snowmobiles. A groomed snowmobile trail passes by the cabin.</p><h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Visitors to Godman Guard Station have access to many recreation opportunities.</p><p><strong>Hiking:</strong> Step out of the Godman Guard Station and into the backyard of the <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/umatilla/wilderness" rel="nofollow">Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness</a>. This wilderness includes an expanse of 177,465 acres of rugged, basaltic ridges, steep canyons, rushing rivers and their tributaries, quiet beauty, abundant wildlife, and stunning views. Access nearest the cabin to the Wilderness is via West Butte Trail #3138. Be prepared for trailhead fees if you visit the areas developed trailheads, you can purchase a <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/umatilla/passes" rel="nofollow">pass</a> ahead of your trip or pay on site.  </p><p><strong>Fishing:</strong> Many trails descend into the rugged river canyons and offer fishing opportunities. Check with the appropriate State Department of Fish and Wildlife for licensing and regulations.</p><p><strong>Hunting:</strong> Many species are at home in the area including whitetail deer, mule deer, black bear, elk, turkey and grouse.</p><p><strong>Horseback:</strong> Horseback riding is popular in this area during the summer and fall to access the wilderness. Due to sanitary reasons, horses are not allowed near the Godman Guard Station. There are hitching rails and feed bunks located at the barn less than 200 yards up the hill from the guard station. The barn is not available for use by the public but the hitching rails and feed bunks are available for use. There is a spring with trough located near the barn.</p><p><strong>Winter Activities:</strong> In the winter, campers enjoy snowmobiling, skiing, and snowshoeing in the area. Winter access to the guard station is by snowmobile, snowshoes, or cross country skis from the <a href="https://parks.wa.gov/find-sno-parks/touchet-corral-sno-park" rel="nofollow">Touchet Corral Sno-Park</a> near <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/umatilla/recreation/bluewood-ski-area" rel="nofollow">Bluewood Ski Area</a>. The sno-park is a shared-use access point for a groomed snowmobile trail system. The cabin located adjacent to the Godman Guard Station is used by the local snowmobile club. This can create snowmobile traffic as they travel the groomed trail system and stop to use this facility as a warming shelter.</p><p>Opportunities for other activities such as enjoying a drive to view the scenery, bird watching, nature viewing, and photography are prolific in this area.</p><h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The two-story, wood frame structure sleeps up to eight people and features two bedrooms, a living area, and kitchen. An outhouse is available year-round. Furnishings include two bunkbeds, 3 single beds, recliner style chairs, a couch, a kitchen table and chairs. Also provided are a propane cook stove, heat, lights and refrigerator. Outside the cabin there is a firepit and picnic table. </p><p>No water is provided. Guests should bring water year-round, plenty for drinking, cooking, and cleaning. A spring is nearby for those who wish to treat and boil water. </p><p>Guests will also need to bring food, bedding, dishes, cooking utensils, pots and pans, trash bags and a first aid kit.  </p><p>General cleaning is expected before departure. Mop, bucket, broom, and cleaning supplies provided (water is not provided). Cleaning service is not always available between guests, please leave the cabin as you would like to find it. All garbage and food must be packed out.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Godman Guard Station is perched above the <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/umatilla/wilderness" rel="nofollow">Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness</a> at an elevation of 5,600 feet. From the barn less than 200 yards up the hill from the cabin, expansive views of the wilderness can be seen. The Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness includes nearly 180,000 acres of rugged basaltic ridges, steep canyons, rushing rivers and their tributaries and abundant wildlife. Rocky Mountain Elk, bighorn sheep, white-tailed and mule deer, black bears, cougars, coyotes and pine martens inhabit the region.</p>
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The cabin is 28 miles or a one-hour drive from Dayton. Groceries and fuel are available. The Tucannon Last Resort Store is also about an hour's drive away.  <h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>For Reservation Changes & Cancellation Fees, please see Rules & Reservation Policies.</p>

Sunlit white cabin with shutters closed, gray trim and six steps up.

GODMAN GUARD STATION

The kitchen includes a stove and refrigerator.

Godman Kitchen

Living room from front door

The downstairs bedroom features two bunk beds

Downstairs Bedroom

Godman Living Room

There are a total of 4 single beds upstairs.

Upstairs Bedroom

Kitchen

Kitchen view from front door

Upstairs

There are a total of 4 single beds upstairs

Upstairs bedroom

Godman

View into kitchen

Kitchen sink

View towards front door

Upstairs landing

Godman Guard Station

This is a peaceful campground set in an open Ponderosa pine stand along the
Wild and Scenic North Fork John Day River.  Gold Dredge features 7 campsties
and 1 accessible vault toilet.  There is no potable water or garbage service,
so please pack your garbage home.

Attractions in this area include photography, swimming, non-motorized boating,
and fishing.  Water levels are low in mid to late summer, which can impede use
of boats.  The campground provides good access for big game hunting. In
addition, the Oriental Trailhead is about 6 miles west, providing access to
both OHV and wilderness trails.

<p>This is a&nbsp;peaceful campground set in an open Ponderosa&nbsp;pine stand&nbsp;along the Wild and Scenic North Fork John Day River.&nbsp;&nbsp;Gold Dredge&nbsp;features&nbsp;7 campsties and&nbsp;1 accessible&nbsp;vault toilet.&nbsp;&nbsp;There is no potable water or garbage service, so&nbsp;please&nbsp;pack&nbsp;your garbage home.&nbsp;</p><p>Attractions in this area include photography, swimming, non-motorized boating, and fishing.&nbsp; Water levels are low in mid to late summer, which can impede use of boats.&nbsp; The campground provides&nbsp;good access for big game&nbsp;hunting. In addition, the Oriental Trailhead is about 6 miles west, providing access to both OHV and wilderness trails.&nbsp;</p>

* **Single site:**  $8/night (extra $5 fee per vehicle exceeding the two-vehicle-per-site allowance.)  
  * **Group site:** Site 6 is $25/night (no extra vehicle charge)

Gold Dredge Campground

## Overview

Hilltop Hideaway is a 1930's era cabin that allows guests to relax in the
outdoors and step back in time to the bygone gold mining days. Hilltop
Hideaway is part of the Fremont Powerhouse complex, a hub for mining built in
the early 1900s. It is one of four cabins located at the site near the town of
Granite, and provides great flexibility for larger groups. The surrounding
valleys once teemed with mining activity, primarily gold. The Fremont
Powerhouse was built as an economical power source for mining. Two dams were
constructed at Olive Lake and the water was piped through an 8-mile wood and
steel pipeline to the powerhouse to generate electricity. Homes were
constructed to shelter workers who monitored the pipeline. Today, these same
homes are available for the public to enjoy. Hilltop Hideaway is the cabin
farthest uphill from the Fremont Powerhouse. Winter access may require skis,
snowshoes or snowmobiles. Click here for a virtual tour of the area.

## Recreation

Guests can hike on trails into the North Fork John Day Wilderness or go
mountain biking on forest roads. A drive along the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway
is a treat, as are other activities like huckleberry and mushroom picking,
bird watching, wildlife viewing and photographing the vast landscape. Nearby
Olive Lake offers boating, fishing and swimming.

## Facilities

This cozy little cabin features one bedroom with a queen over queen bunkbed, a
full bath with hot and cold running water (during the summer months only), a
kitchen, and a living room. The cabin has electric lights throughout and is
heated with electric heaters. The cabin sleeps up to four and is fully
furnished with beds, a couch, and a table with chairs. The kitchen is equipped
with an electric stove and oven, refrigerator, microwave and a variety of
utensils, such as pots/skillets, a coffee pot, toaster, dishes and silverware.
Cleaning supplies are also provided and renters are required to clean the
house before they leave. Guests must bring sleeping bags or bedding, a
flashlight, first aid kit, washcloths, towels and dish soap, among other
general camping supplies.

## Natural Features

The cabin sits at an elevation of about 5,000 feet, on a hillside overlooking
the expansive Umatilla National Forest near the North Fork John Day
Wilderness. A grassy lawn in front leads to the other three cabins in the
area. The forest lies in the Blue Mountains and is home to Ponderosa pine and
Douglas fir. Birds in the area include the black-backed woodpecker, American
kestrel and the Boreal owl. Black bear, cougar, wolves, elk and deer are among
the native land mammals. Click here to learn about bear safety.

## Nearby Attractions

The cabin is located less than 6 miles from Granite, Oregon, a ghost town that
once bustled with prospectors and pioneers. The town provides groceries and
fuel.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Hilltop Hideaway is a 1930's era cabin that allows guests to relax in the outdoors and step back in time to the bygone gold mining days. Hilltop Hideaway is part of the Fremont Powerhouse complex, a hub for mining built in the early 1900s. It is one of four cabins located at the site near the town of Granite, and provides great flexibility for larger groups. The surrounding valleys once teemed with mining activity, primarily gold. The Fremont Powerhouse was built as an economical power source for mining. Two dams were constructed at Olive Lake and the water was piped through an 8-mile wood and steel pipeline to the powerhouse to generate electricity. Homes were constructed to shelter workers who monitored the pipeline. Today, these same homes are available for the public to enjoy. Hilltop Hideaway is the cabin farthest uphill from the Fremont Powerhouse. Winter access may require skis, snowshoes or snowmobiles. Click here for a virtual tour of the area.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Guests can hike on trails into the North Fork John Day Wilderness or go mountain biking on forest roads. A drive along the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway is a treat, as are other activities like huckleberry and mushroom picking, bird watching, wildlife viewing and photographing the vast landscape. Nearby Olive Lake offers boating, fishing and swimming.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>This cozy little cabin features one bedroom with a queen over queen bunkbed, a full bath with hot and cold running water (during the summer months only), a kitchen, and a living room. The cabin has electric lights throughout and is heated with electric heaters. The cabin sleeps up to four and is fully furnished with beds, a couch, and a table with chairs. The kitchen is equipped with an electric stove and oven, refrigerator, microwave and a variety of utensils, such as pots/skillets, a coffee pot, toaster, dishes and silverware. Cleaning supplies are also provided and renters are required to clean the house before they leave. Guests must bring sleeping bags or bedding, a flashlight, first aid kit, washcloths, towels and dish soap, among other general camping supplies. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The cabin sits at an elevation of about 5,000 feet, on a hillside overlooking the expansive Umatilla National Forest near the North Fork John Day Wilderness. A grassy lawn in front leads to the other three cabins in the area. The forest lies in the Blue Mountains and is home to Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir. Birds in the area include the black-backed woodpecker, American kestrel and the Boreal owl. Black bear, cougar, wolves, elk and deer are among the native land mammals. Click here to learn about bear safety.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The cabin is located less than 6 miles from Granite, Oregon, a ghost town that once bustled with prospectors and pioneers. The town provides groceries and fuel.</p>

Hilltop Hideaway - Umatilla NF (OR)

## Overview

This high elevation, spruce fir surrounded campground is the largest and most
popular campground on the Umatilla National Forest. Jubilee Lake is nestled
among the trees and the lake provides a beautiful setting for day-use as well
as camping. This site is known for good fishing and swimming and is a
wonderful way to escape the summer heat.

Jubilee Lake campground offers a variety of recreational actitivies for
visitors of all abilities, including fishing and hiking trails.

## Recreation

Jubilee Lake campground offers a variety of recreational actitivies for
visitors of all abilities, including fishing, crawfishing, a 2.8 mile hiking
trail, boating (non-motorized or electric trolling motor only), and wildlife
viewing.

## Facilities

This campground includes 48 tent/rv sites, 5 tent only sites, 4 vault toilets,
6 flush toilets, a boat ramp, and a day use area. Potabale water is located
throughout the campground and trash service is provided. The 2.8 mile Jubilee
Lake National Recreation Trail offers a pleasent 2.8 mile stroll around the
lake.

## Natural Features

The Umatilla National Forest is located in the Blue Mountains of southeast
Washington and northeast Oregon and offers a vast selection of majestic
scenery and recreational opportunities. It covers 1.4 million acres of diverse
landscapes and plant communities. The Forest has some mountainous terrain, but
most of the Forest consists of v-shaped valleys separated by narrow ridges or
plateaus. The landscape also includes heavily timbered slopes, grassland
ridges and benches, and bold basalt outcroppings. Elevations range from 1,600
to 8,000 feet above sea level. Changes in weather are common, but summers are
generally warm and dry with cool evenings. Cold, snowy winters and mild
temperatures during spring and fall can be expected.

## Contact Info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (509) 522-6276 for general
information.

## Nearby Attractions

The unincorporated town of Tollgate is located 11.5 miles southwest of the
campground. It has a store/resteraunt with gas being available. The 177,423
acre Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness Area is accessable, via the Timothy Springs
Trailhead, 7.8 miles northeast of the campground.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>This high elevation, spruce fir surrounded campground is the largest and most popular campground on the Umatilla National Forest. Jubilee Lake is nestled among the trees and the lake provides a beautiful setting for day-use as well as camping. This site is known for good fishing and swimming and is a wonderful way to escape the summer heat.</p>

<p>Jubilee Lake campground offers a variety of recreational actitivies for visitors of all abilities, including fishing and hiking trails.</p>

<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Jubilee Lake campground offers a variety of recreational actitivies for visitors of all abilities, including fishing, crawfishing, a 2.8 mile hiking trail, boating (non-motorized or electric trolling motor only), and wildlife viewing.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>This campground includes 48 tent/rv sites, 5 tent only sites, 4 vault toilets, 6 flush toilets, a boat ramp, and a day use area. Potabale water is located throughout the campground and trash service is provided. The 2.8 mile Jubilee Lake National Recreation Trail offers a pleasent 2.8 mile stroll around the lake.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The Umatilla National Forest is located in the Blue Mountains of southeast Washington and northeast Oregon and offers a vast selection of majestic scenery and recreational opportunities. It covers 1.4 million acres of diverse landscapes and plant communities. The Forest has some mountainous terrain, but most of the Forest consists of v-shaped valleys separated by narrow ridges or plateaus. The landscape also includes heavily timbered slopes, grassland ridges and benches, and bold basalt outcroppings. Elevations range from 1,600 to 8,000 feet above sea level. Changes in weather are common, but summers are generally warm and dry with cool evenings. Cold, snowy winters and mild temperatures during spring and fall can be expected.</p>

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
This location has limited staffing. Please call (509) 522-6276 for general information.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The unincorporated town of Tollgate is located 11.5 miles southwest of the campground. It has a store/resteraunt with gas being available. The 177,423 acre Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness Area is accessable, via the Timothy Springs Trailhead, 7.8 miles northeast of the campground.</p>

Jubilee Lake showing water, shoreline, grass, trees and a blue sky.

Jubilee Lake E of boat launch

Jubilee Lake showing water, trees blue skies.

Jubilee Lake Aerial

Jubilee Lake SE view of launch towards day use point @ site 13-14

Jubilee Lake SE launch

Jubilee Lake Boat Launch

Jubilee Lake Boat Launch close up

Jubilee Lake Boat Dock

Map of Jubilee Lake Campground

Looking back at day use point @ site 13-14

Jubilee Lake across spillway

Jubilee Lake Campground (OR)

Along with our welcomed visitors, the ladybugs of the _Coccunellidae_ family,
we also welcome _you_ to enjoy these brightly colored insects along with other
opportunities this campground has to offer. Being in close proximity of the
**Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness**, hunting, hiking, and bicycling are a few of
the recreational opportunities that are at your fingertips. Please **Leave-No-
Trace**.

<p>Along with our welcomed visitors, the ladybugs of the <em>Coccunellidae</em> family, we also welcome <em>you</em> to enjoy these brightly colored insects along with other opportunities this campground has to offer. Being in close proximity of the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/umatilla/recarea/?recid=56927"><strong>Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness</strong></a>, hunting, hiking, and bicycling are a few of the recreational opportunities that are at your fingertips. Please&nbsp;<a href="http://lnt.org/learn/7-principles" target="_blank"><strong>Leave-No-Trace</strong></a>.</p>

From April 1 thru Nov. 30 An overnight camping fee of $8.00 will be charged.
An additional $5 "per extra vehicle" fee will be charged for each vehicle
exceeding the maximum two vehicle per site allowance.

Ladybug Campground

Lane Creek Campground is set among open, large, Ponderosa pine.   It features
7 campsties and an accessible toilet.  There is no potable water or garbage
service, so please pack your garbage home.  This campground offers hunting and
photo opportunities.  It is also near the Bear Wallow Interpretive Trail, a
1/4 mile trail that interprets the lifecycle of steelhead fish.

<p>Lane Creek Campground&nbsp;is set among open, large, Ponderosa pine.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It features&nbsp;7 campsties and&nbsp;an accessible&nbsp;toilet.&nbsp;&nbsp;There is no potable water or garbage service, so&nbsp;please&nbsp;pack&nbsp;your garbage home.&nbsp;&nbsp;This campground offers hunting and photo opportunities.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is also&nbsp;near the Bear Wallow Interpretive Trail, a 1/4 mile trail that interprets the lifecycle of steelhead fish.</p>

* **Single site:** $8/night (extra $5 fee per vehicle exceeding the two-vehicle-per-site allowance.) 
  * **Group site:** Site 3 is $25/night (no extra vehicle charge).

Lane Creek Campground

At Midway's high elevation of 6,000 feet, snow pack levels are higher here
than other campgrounds on the Pomeroy Ranger District of the Umatilla National
Forest. Opportune hiking trails are connected to this campground for
convenient accessibility. Please **Leave-No-Trace**.

<p>At Midway&rsquo;s high elevation of 6,000 feet, snow pack levels are higher here than other campgrounds on the Pomeroy Ranger District of the Umatilla National Forest. Opportune hiking trails are connected to this campground for convenient accessibility. Please&nbsp;<a href="http://lnt.org/learn/7-principles" target="_blank"><strong>Leave-No-Trace</strong></a>.</p>

From April 1 thru Nov. 30 there is a camping fee of $8.00 per night for first
two vehicles, with an additional $5.00 per vehicle thereafter.

Midway Campground

## Overview

Miner's Retreat is an old Forest Service cabin that allows guests to relax in
the outdoors and also step back in time to when the cabin was used during the
bygone gold mining days. Miner's Retreat is part of the Fremont Powerhouse
complex, a hub for mining built in the early 1900s. It is one of four cabins
located at the site near the town of Granite, and provides great flexibility
for larger groups.  
  
The surrounding valleys once teemed with mining activity, primarily gold. The
Fremont Powerhouse was built in 1908 as an economical method for mining. Two
dams were constructed at Olive Lake, and water from the lake was piped through
an 8-mile wood and steel pipeline to the powerhouse to generate electricity.
Homes were constructed to shelter workers who monitored the pipeline. Today,
these same shelters are where visitors can stay overnight.  
  
The cabin is uphill from the Fremont Powerhouse, flanked by Caretakers Cabin
and Hilltop Hideaway. Winter access may require skis, snowshoes or
snowmobiles.  
  
Click here for a virtual tour of the area.

## Recreation

Guests can hike on trails into the North Fork John Day Wilderness or go
mountain biking on forest roads. A drive along the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway
is a treat, as are other activities like huckleberry and mushroom picking,
bird watching, wildlife viewing and photographing the vast landscape. Nearby
Olive Lake offers boating, fishing and swimming.

## Facilities

This cozy little cabin offers a covered front porch and features two bedrooms,
a full bath with hot and cold running water (during the summer months only)
and a kitchen and living room. The cabin has electric lights throughout and is
heated with electric wall heaters.  
  
The cabin sleeps up to six and is fully furnished with beds, a couch and a
table with chairs. The kitchen is equipped with an electric stove and oven,
refrigerator and a variety of utensils, such as skillets, a coffee pot,
glasses, cups, dishes and silverware. Cleaning supplies are also provided.
Guests must bring sleeping bags or bedding, a flashlight, first aid kit,
washcloths, towels and dish soap, among other general camping supplies. Click
here for more cabin details.

## Natural Features

The cabin sits at an elevation of about 5,000 feet, on a hillside overlooking
the expansive Umatilla National Forest near the North Fork John Day
Wilderness. A grassy lawn in front leads to the other three cabins in the
area. The forest lies in the Blue Mountains and is home to Ponderosa pine and
Douglas fir.  
  
Birds in the area include the black-backed woodpecker, American kestrel and
the Boreal owl. Black bear, elk and deer are among the native land mammals.
Click here to learn about bear safety.

## Nearby Attractions

The cabin is located less than 6 miles from Granite, Oregon, a ghost town that
once bustled with prospectors and pioneers. The town provides groceries and
fuel.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Miner's Retreat is an old Forest Service cabin that allows guests to relax in the outdoors and also step back in time to when the cabin was used during the bygone gold mining days. Miner's Retreat is part of the Fremont Powerhouse complex, a hub for mining built in the early 1900s. It is one of four cabins located at the site near the town of Granite, and provides great flexibility for larger groups.
<br/><br/>
The surrounding valleys once teemed with mining activity, primarily gold. The Fremont Powerhouse was built in 1908 as an economical method for mining. Two dams were constructed at Olive Lake, and water from the lake was piped through an 8-mile wood and steel pipeline to the powerhouse to generate electricity. Homes were constructed to shelter workers who monitored the pipeline. Today, these same shelters are where visitors can stay overnight.
<br/><br/>
The cabin is uphill from the Fremont Powerhouse, flanked by Caretakers Cabin and Hilltop Hideaway. Winter access may require skis, snowshoes or snowmobiles.<br/><br/>                                    
<a href="http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/usace/redrock/tour.html" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> for a virtual tour of the area.<h2>Recreation</h2>
 Guests can hike on trails into the North Fork John Day Wilderness or go mountain biking on forest roads. A drive along the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway is a treat, as are other activities like huckleberry and mushroom picking, bird watching, wildlife viewing and photographing the vast landscape. Nearby Olive Lake offers boating, fishing and swimming.<h2>Facilities</h2>
This cozy little cabin offers a covered front porch and features two bedrooms, a full bath with hot and cold running water (during the summer months only) and a kitchen and living room. The cabin has electric lights throughout and is heated with electric wall heaters. 
<br/><br/>
The cabin sleeps up to six and is fully furnished with beds, a couch and a table with chairs. The kitchen is equipped with an electric stove and oven, refrigerator and a variety of utensils, such as skillets, a coffee pot, glasses, cups, dishes and silverware. Cleaning supplies are also provided. Guests must bring sleeping bags or bedding, a flashlight, first aid kit, washcloths, towels and dish soap, among other general camping supplies. <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/recreation/rentals/uma-miners-retreat.shtml" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> for more cabin details.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The cabin sits at an elevation of about 5,000 feet, on a hillside overlooking the expansive Umatilla National Forest near the North Fork John Day Wilderness. A grassy lawn in front leads to the other three cabins in the area. The forest lies in the Blue Mountains and is home to Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir. 
<br/><br/>
Birds in the area include the black-backed woodpecker, American kestrel and the Boreal owl. Black bear, elk and deer are among the native land mammals.  <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/umatilla/home/?cid=STELPRDB5309506" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> to learn about bear safety.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The cabin is located less than 6 miles from Granite, Oregon, a ghost town that once bustled with prospectors and pioneers. The town provides groceries and fuel.

White house with clapboard siding.

MINERS RETREAT

Miners Retreat

Providing panoramic views from Ray Ridge into the **W****enaha-Tucannon
Wilderness**. Misery Spring Campground offers hunting and hiking recreational
opportunities. Please **Leave-No-Trace**.

<p align="center">Providing panoramic views from Ray Ridge into the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/umatilla/recarea/?recid=56927"><strong>W</strong></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/umatilla/recarea/?recid=56927"><strong>enaha-Tucannon Wilderness</strong></a>. Misery Spring Campground offers hunting and hiking recreational opportunities. Please&nbsp;<a href="http://lnt.org/learn/7-principles" target="_blank"><strong>Leave-No-Trace</strong></a>.</p>

Misery Spring Campground

Located just off the historic Kendall-Skyline Road, this high-level campground
offers 6 campsites to choose from that are in close proximity to several
wilderness trailheads.  Spend your days hiking in the beautiful and scenic
Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness and your nights relaxing in this tranquil and
secluded campground.  Mottet even offers clear, cold, and delicious drinking
water, straight from a mountain spring!

<p>Located just off the historic Kendall-Skyline Road, this high-level campground offers 6 campsites to choose from that are in close proximity to several wilderness trailheads. &nbsp;Spend your days hiking in the beautiful and scenic Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness and your nights relaxing in this tranquil and secluded campground. &nbsp;Mottet even offers clear, cold, and delicious drinking water, straight from a mountain spring!</p>

An overnight camping fee of $8.00 will be charged. An additional $5 "per extra
vehicle" fee will be charged for each vehicle exceeding the maximum two
vehicle per site allowance.

Mottet Campground

## Overview

This campground sits along the Wild and Scenic North Fork John Day River at
the junction of the Blue Mountain and Elkhorn Scenic Byways. It features 20
campsites, 3 accessible toilet facilities, and stock handling facilities.
There is no potable water or garbage service, so please pack your garbage
home.

This campground serves as the eastern access point to the North Fork John Day
Wilderness via North Fork John Day River Trail #3022. The area offers hunting,
fishing, hiking, horseback riding, berry and mushroom picking, sight-seeing,
and photography opportunities. In spring and fall you can see the salmon
spawning. Special state fishing regulations apply.

If you like to drive, you can pick up the Ukiah-Granite Roadside Geology auto
tour brochure from the camp host or the Ranger District.

## Recreation

This campground serves as the eastern portal into the North Fork John Day
Wilderness and offers hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, sight-
seeing, and photography. Berries and mushrooms can be found in season. If you
like to drive, you can pick up the Ukiah-Granite Roadside Geology auto tour
brochure from the camp host or the Ranger District office. if you are
interested in history, there are numerous remnants of mining left from the
turn of the century, Remember, historic objects, even if they look like trash,
are protected by law and may not be removed.

## Facilities

This campground features 14 tent/rv campsites, 5 tent only campsites, 1 group
campsite, 3 accessible vault toilets, and stock handling/holding facilities
(stock is only permitted in the north half of the campground from sites
10-16). There is no potable water or garbage service, so please pack your
garbage home.

## Natural Features

The campground is set amidst a lodgepole pine forest, with over half of the
sites in the shade. The perennial North Fork John Day River runs adjacent to
the campground where you can see spawning steelhead and chinook salmon in
spring and fall. In the surrounding forests live coyotes, deer, elk, wolves,
bear, and cougar, plus a myriad of small animal species.

## Nearby Attractions

The historic mining town of Granite is 9 miles south. State of Oregon Parks
has a restored dredge that can be toured in the town of Sumpter, 22 miles
south. Olive Lake is 21 miles south and west of the campground, and offers
fishing , crawfishing, swimming, motorized boating (no wake allowed) and
nearby trails for hiking/horseback riding (horses are not allowed in the
campground). The lake-turned-reservior was constructed as part of a
hydroelectric system to support gold mining activities in the northern Blue
Mountain Region in the early 1900's. Historically, water from the lake flowed
through a wooden pipeline for 9 miles to the Fremont Powerhouse, where it was
used to produce electricity for mines and towns. The Powerhouse is
approximately 14 miles south and west of the NFJD Campground on the same road
that accesses Olive Lake.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>This campground sits along the Wild and Scenic North Fork John Day River at the junction of the Blue Mountain and Elkhorn Scenic Byways.  It features 20 campsites, 3 accessible toilet facilities, and stock handling facilities. There is no potable water or garbage service, so please pack your garbage home.  </p>
<p>This campground serves as the eastern access point to the North Fork John Day Wilderness via North Fork John Day River Trail #3022. The area offers hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, berry and mushroom picking, sight-seeing, and photography opportunities. In spring and fall you can see the salmon spawning.  Special state fishing regulations apply. </p>

<p>If you like to drive, you can pick up the Ukiah-Granite Roadside Geology auto tour brochure from the camp host or the Ranger District. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>This campground serves as the eastern portal into the North Fork John Day Wilderness and offers hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, sight-seeing, and photography. Berries and mushrooms can be found in season.  If you like to drive, you can pick up the Ukiah-Granite Roadside Geology auto tour brochure from the camp host or the Ranger District office. if you are interested in history, there are numerous remnants of mining left from the turn of the century,  Remember, historic objects, even if they look like trash, are protected by law and may not be removed.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>This campground features 14 tent/rv campsites, 5 tent only campsites, 1 group campsite, 3 accessible vault toilets, and stock handling/holding facilities (stock is only permitted in the north half of the campground from sites 10-16). There is no potable water or garbage service, so please pack your garbage home.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The campground is set amidst a lodgepole pine forest, with over half of the sites in the shade.  The perennial North Fork John Day River runs adjacent to the campground where you can see spawning steelhead and chinook salmon in spring and fall. In the surrounding forests live coyotes, deer, elk, wolves, bear, and cougar, plus a myriad of small animal species.  </p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The historic mining town of Granite is 9 miles south. State of Oregon Parks has a restored dredge that can be toured in the town of Sumpter, 22 miles south.  Olive Lake is 21 miles south and west of the campground, and offers fishing , crawfishing, swimming, motorized boating (no wake allowed) and nearby trails for hiking/horseback riding (horses are not allowed in the campground). The lake-turned-reservior was constructed as part of a hydroelectric system to support gold mining activities in the northern Blue Mountain Region in the early 1900's. Historically, water from the lake flowed through a wooden pipeline for 9 miles to the Fremont Powerhouse, where it was used to produce electricity for mines and towns. The  Powerhouse is approximately 14 miles south and west of the NFJD Campground on the same road that accesses Olive Lake.</p>

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