Fish Lake Remount Depot Cabins
Willamette National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: MCKENZIE BRIDGE, OR, OR
Price: From $85 per night
Price range: $85–$95 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (19 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Fish Lake Remount Depot Cabins sit at an altitude of 3,200 feet near the Santiam Pass Winter Recreation Area of the Willamette National Forest. These cabins were built in 1924 and are rustic, historic wood structures that include a dispatcher’s cabin, a springhouse shed, a garage/woodshed and a fire hose shelter. The commissary cabin and a supervisor’s cabin, known as the Hall House, are available as rentals either separately or together.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/fish-lake-remount-depot-cabins to be notified when sites open up.
Historic 1924 cabins at 3,200 feet elevation in Willamette National Forest near Santiam Pass Winter Recreation Area. Campers praise it as a hidden gem with beautiful hiking, quiet atmosphere, and excellent stargazing opportunities.
Wildlife alert: American Pika, Coyote, American Dipper, Barrow's Goldeneye, Canada Jay, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Valley Garter Snake, and Northwestern Garter Snake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Fish Lake Remount Depot Cabins: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Bring your own water and battery-powered lights per camper reports Plan for approximately one mile hike to access cabins Visit during shoulder seasons (May-June, September-October) to avoid winter parking limitations
Skip Fish Lake Remount Depot Cabins if: You need electric hookups — most sites have no hookups available. You require vehicle accessibility — cabins require hiking to reach. You visit November-April — seasonal operations only May through October.
Best time to visit Fish Lake Remount Depot Cabins: May-October — Official operating season for the facility. Winter (November-April) — Excellent snowshoeing and cross-country skiing opportunities, though parking is very limited and access may be restricted.
Nearby campgrounds: Cold Water Cove - Willamette Nf (Or) (Sisters, OR), Lost Prairie Group Site (Cascadia, OR), Ice Cap Campground (Sisters, OR), Lost Lake - Willamette (Or) (Blue River, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Fish Lake Remount Depot Cabins
Cell signal at Fish Lake Remount Depot Cabins (MCKENZIE BRIDGE, 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.
The Fish Lake Remount Depot Cabins sit at an altitude of 3,200 feet near the Santiam Pass Winter Recreation Area of the Willamette National Forest. These cabins were built in 1924 and are rustic, historic wood structures that include a dispatcher’s cabin, a springhouse shed, a garage/woodshed and a fire hose shelter. The commissary cabin and a supervisor’s cabin, known as the Hall House, are available as rentals either separately or together.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Bring your own water and battery-powered lights per camper reports
Plan for approximately one mile hike to access cabins
Visit during shoulder seasons (May-June, September-October) to avoid winter parking limitations
Official operating season for the facility
Excellent snowshoeing and cross-country skiing opportunities, though parking is very limited and access may be restricted
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Getting there →
From Salem, take Highway 20 east through Sweet Home. Approximately 45 miles east of Sweet Home, Lava Lake Sno-Park will be on the north (left) side of the highway. From Eugene, take Highway 126 east to Highway 20 (approximately 70 miles). At the intersection, turn west (left) and drive about a quarter mile. You will see Lava Lake Sno-Park on the north (left) side of the highway. From Bend, take Highway 20 towards Sweet Home. Traveling west, a quarter mile past the intersection of Highways 20 and
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Willamette National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Willamette National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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