Fish Lake Remount Depot Cabins in OR -- Campground & RV Camping

Fish Lake Remount Depot is a historic 1924 Forest Service compound located at 3,200 feet in the Willamette National Forest near Santiam Pass. Used historically for firefighters and horse packers, the site offers winter and spring rentals of two rustic cabins: the three-room Hall House and the two-room Commissary Cabin. Amenities include full beds, sofas, tables, propane stoves, solar lighting, basic cookware, and a pit toilet nearby. There is no electricity or tap water. Cabins overlook Fish Lake and pine forests, with trail access to seven nearby winter recreation Sno-Parks.

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 126, Lava Lake Sno-Park will be on the north (right) side of the highway. You must park your vehicle(s) at Lava Lake Sno-Park. Oregon State Sno-Park permits are required for parking November 1-April 30. 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.

• Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, a 2-site campground with the nearest through road 0.2 miles off.
• Hackleman Creek runs 0.2 mi off.
• Cabins and shelters rather than pads, with most of them shaded.
• Sand Mountain stands 2,264 ft above the map pin, 4.1 miles east.

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