Hilltop Hideaway
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.
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Site mix
| Cabins with electric | 1 |
Site guide
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| Site | Entry | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Hideaway | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 4 / 4 | Yes | Prime |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 10:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 30 ft |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Pendleton, Oregon: Travel south on Highway 395 for 50 miles to the Ukiah exit. Turn left on Highway 244 to Ukiah. Turn right (south) just before the city park; this road becomes Forest Service Road (FSR) 52 at the Forest boundary. Travel 50 miles to the small town of Granite. From Granite go west on County Road 24 for approximately 6 miles.
| Nearest town | Ukiah, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 44.7962° N, 118.4977° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireMccully
11 mi from the campground · 13,604 acres · 91% contained
- PrescribedGreenwood Rx
25 mi from the campground · 38 acres
- PrescribedBirdtrack 621 Broadcast Rx
38 mi from the campground · 377 acres
- PrescribedBird Track 610/607A Rx
40 mi from the campground · 141 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 39.2 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
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.
- 3.6 miGranite Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 4 miLost Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside North Fork John Day Wilderness.
- inNorth Fork John Day Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 120,694 acres
- 11.2 miMalheur National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,787,138 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
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On the National Register nearby
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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.
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Hilltop Hideaway?
Sites at Hilltop Hideaway are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Hilltop Hideaway?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 10:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Hilltop Hideaway have?
1 site, including 1 cabin with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Hilltop Hideaway?
The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Hilltop Hideaway?
Yes, pets are allowed at Hilltop Hideaway. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Hilltop Hideaway?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Hilltop Hideaway?
Guests can hike on trails into the North Fork John Day Wilderness or go mountain biking on forest roads. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Hilltop Hideaway?
Ukiah, Oregon. The cabin is located less than 6 miles from Granite, Oregon, a ghost town that once bustled with prospectors and pioneers.
Source: Getting there
What if Hilltop Hideaway is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Miners Retreat (under 0.1 mi), Olive Lake Campground (4.9 mi, partly first-come), and North Fork John Day Campground (9.4 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby