Caretakers Cabin

Umatilla National Forest — lakeside, hiking

Location: UKIAH, OR, OR

Price: From $80 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (12 reviews)

Season: Year-round

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Camp Host

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/caretakers-cabin to be notified when sites open up.

Historic setting at the Fremont Powerhouse site with flexible accommodation options including cabins and tent camping. The cabin can accommodate up to 10 guests, making it ideal for large groups like weddings or reunions.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in the area; also Common Merganser and Canada Goose observed nearby.

Insider tips for Caretakers Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Rent multiple cabins (Congo Gulch, Hilltop Hideaway, Miner's Retreat) together for large group events Parking access available beside the cabin

Skip Caretakers Cabin if: Seeking hookups—no hookups available at this site. Visiting in winter without verifying road access conditions first. Needing more than 1 tent site, as only 1 tent site is available.

Best time to visit Caretakers Cabin: Year-round — Campground operates year-round; however, note that winter access may be limited based on conditions..

Nearby campgrounds: Congo Gulch (UKIAH, OR), Olive Lake Campground (Or) (Ukiah, OR), North Fork John Day Campground (Or) (Ukiah, OR), Middle Fork Campground (John Day , OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Caretakers Cabin

Cell signal at Caretakers Cabin (UKIAH, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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UKIAH, OR, OR★ 4 (12 reviews)From $80/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowers
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsCamp Host

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ Seeking hookups—no hookups available at this site✕ Visiting in winter without verifying road access conditions first✕ Needing more than 1 tent site, as only 1 tent site is available

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability

Rent multiple cabins (Congo Gulch, Hilltop Hideaway, Miner's Retreat) together for large group events

Parking access available beside the cabin

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round; however, note that winter access may be limited based on conditions.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear present in the area; also Common Merganser and Canada Goose observed nearby.

Location

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(541)427-3231· Umatilla National Forest
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. The main road veers left along the creek bed. At this junction turn right (uphill) on FSR 10 and follow the signs to the Fremont Powerhouse, towards Fre

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Umatilla National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Umatilla National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Caretakers Cabin cost per night?+
Caretakers Cabin costs $80 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Caretakers Cabin open?+
Caretakers Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Caretakers Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Caretakers Cabin?+
Caretakers Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Caretakers Cabin?+
Caretakers Cabin is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Caretakers Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Caretakers Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Caretakers Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Caretakers Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$80 /night★ 4 (12)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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