Facility Details - FISH LAKE REMOUNT DEPOT CABINS, OR

Overview

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.

The compound was once used to house firefighters and corral horses. It is still used as a rest and resupply station by the Forest Service horsepacker heading in and out of Wilderness areas.

Guests must walk, cross-country ski or snowshoe approximately three-quarters of a mile to access the cabins from Lava Lake Sno-Park.

Natural Features:

The compound is accessed by a trail that traverses through dense evergreen forest. From the cabins, guests can enjoy the view of Fish Lake and its forested shoreline. The lake is shallow in winter, but can dry up and turn into meadow in the summer.

Willamette National Forest offers prime habitat for such species as Roosevelt elk, black bear, northern bald eagles, mule deer and bobcats, among other wildlife.

Recreation:

Seven sno-parks constituting the Santiam Pass Winter Recreation Area are within a 15-minute drive of the cabins, including Lava Lake Sno-Park and Ray Benson Sno-Park. Areas around these Sno-Parks offer miles of non-motorized trail opportunities for skiers and snowshoers. Marked Nordic ski trails and snowmobile trails are found at the Lava Lake Sno-Park.

Facilities:

Two cabins are available for rental at this site from winter through early spring. The Hall House is a 3-room cabin featuring 2 bedrooms, a shared common room and a kitchen. The Commissary Cabin features a bedroom and kitchen.

Both cabins have the same amenities, which include a full-size bed with mattress, table with chairs, sofa, propane heating and cooking stoves, solar-powered lighting, basic cookware and kitchen utensils. An outhouse with pit toilet is located nearby. Neither cabin has water or electricity. Guests must bring their own water for drinking, cooking and washing.

Items such as bedding, lanterns or flashlights, matches, extra toilet paper, first aid supplies, trash bags, dish soap, towels and an ice chest are not available. Guests are expected to pack out their trash and clean the cabin before leaving.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Bed(s) With Mattress Birding Broom & Dust Pan Cabin Rentals Cooking Pots Cooking Utensils Couches Cross Country Skiing Hiking	Historic Sites Lights Pit Toilets Propane Heat Propane Stove Snowshoeing Table & Chairs Trails Wildlife Viewing
Less Than 1 Mile
Parking Area Snow Park	Snowmobile Trails

Know Before You Go

Entry to the cabin is by combination lock; please call the McKenzie River Ranger District at (541) 822-3381 prior to arrival for the combination
There is no water at this site; guests must bring plenty of water for drinking, cooking and washing
Sno-Park Permits are required between November 15 and April 30, click here to learn more
New security infrastructure has been installed at Lava Lake Sno-Park
Guests must pack out all trash and clean cabin before departure
No tent, trailer or RV camping on this site
Livestock and pets are not allowed
Guests should contact the Ranger District prior to arriving to check on any restrictions or conditions, such as fire or road closures, weather or storms, etc., that may affect their visit
Learn more about the Willamette National Forest

Due to the spread of invasive insects, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Help protect our forests by purchasing or collecting firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Click here for more information.

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
44.40528, -122.00583
44°24'19"N, 122°0'21"W

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 side of the highway.

From Eugene, take Highway 126 east to Highway 20 (approximately 70 miles). At the intersection, turn left (west) and drive about a quarter mile. You will see Lava Lake Sno-Park on the north side of the highway.

From Bend, take Highway 20 towards Sweet Home. Traveling west, a quarter mile past the intersection of Highways 20 and 126, Lava Lake Sno-Park will be on the north side of the highway.

You must park your vehicle(s) at Lava Lake Sno-Park. Parking permits are required. From Lava Lake Sno-Park, cross the highway and follow the blue diamond trail markers. You may hike, cross-country ski, or snowshoe (approximately one mile) to the cabin.