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Aspen Cabin - Oregon

Fremont-Winema National Forests

Aspen Cabin, a historic log cabin encircled by a split rail fence and surrounded by pine, fir and aspen, is a nature lover’s haven. This semi-primitive area is home to an abundance of wildlife, including deer, elk and squirrels. It’s a bird watcher’s paradise as well, with a variety of species including sparrows, jays, Sandhill cranes and woodpeckers. Wildflowers, such as Indian Paintbrush, Camas and wild lilies, add splashes of color.

Larger photos of Aspen Cabin and Vicinity

Price & Capacity

$40 per night per group, with a maximum of four occupants. Fees are used directly for the maintenance and preservation of the cabin.

There is an additional area for tent camping.

Reservations

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1-877-444-6777

Lakeview Ranger District
18049 Highway 395
Lakeview, OR 97630
541-947-3334

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Availability

Aspen Cabin is available for rent June 1 through October 15.

-- The maximum length stay is fourteen consecutive nights. --

History

Aspen Cabin was built during the summer of 1930 and was originally used as a Ranger Station by US Forest Service employees and later became a fire guard station. The work was hard, and the wages low, but Aspen Cabin was a home away from home for Forest Service employees.

No longer needed as a guard station, the cabin was not used during the 1980s. The Forest Service entered into a partnership with a local snowmobiling club to use the cabin as a warming shelter for snowmobilers and cross-country skiers during the 1990s.

Description

Little has changed in the intervening years and the cabin offers visitors a unique, rustic camping experience. It is furnished with four cots, a dining table and chairs, a countertop space for food preparation and a wood stove for heating. A picnic table and fire ring are located outdoors, as well as an outhouse. While there is no drinking water on site, visitors may fill water jugs at Mud Creek Campground approximately a mile and a half away.

Area Attractions & Activities

The area offers many hiking trails and fishing sites. Crane Mountain National Recreation Trail is three miles to the southwest and accessed at the Walker Trailhead. The Drake McDowell Semi-Primitive Non-Motorized Area is just two miles to the east. Bird watching and wildlife viewing abound. Look for wildflowers and wade in a nearby creek. Bring cameras and field guides and go back in time.

Crane Mountain National Recreation Trail 3 miles southwest of cabin.
Drake McDowell Semi-Primitive Non-Motorized Area 2 miles east of cabin.

Amenities

Picnic Table
Fire Ring
Outhouse

There is an additional area for tent camping.

Pets

Pets are welcome.

Smoking

No smoking.

Directions

From Lakeview, drive 2.5 miles north on Highway 395 and turn right (east) on Highway 140. Drive for 8 miles on Highway 140 and turn left on Forest Service Road (FSR) 3615. Drive 7.5 miles on FSR 3615 to arrive at the cabin.

The entire route to the cabin is paved and easily accessible.

USDA Forest Service - Pacific Northwest Region
Last Modified: Tuesday, 17 February 2009 at 13:22:25 EST