{"id":8976,"date":"2023-07-08T14:38:13","date_gmt":"2023-07-08T21:38:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mattfife.com\/?p=8976"},"modified":"2023-07-02T15:19:48","modified_gmt":"2023-07-02T22:19:48","slug":"snowy-and-isolated-getaway-shelters-and-cabins-in-oregon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mattfife.com\/?p=8976","title":{"rendered":"Snowy and isolated getaway shelters and cabins in Oregon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I wrote about a few remote and very primitive winter shelters in a previous post<\/a>; but Travel Oregon seems to have come up with their own posting<\/a> with a few new ones. I’ve collected those and also added a few others in this post. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As with all things, definitely call the ranger stations BEFORE planning a trip or you risk finding yourself at the end of a long day of travel only to be unable to access a shelter far, far from any accommodation. Forest fires, vandalism (very sadly), maintenance, and other reasons may have closed these particular shelters at any time. Calling the ranger stations before you go is mandatory as they can usually give you an update on conditions, risks in the area, etc. I know that Clear Lake Butte was closed for almost all of 2022 due to maintenance and damage. Some places have regular blacked-out days for volunteer work parties as well. Know before you go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Near Pendleton:<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area<\/strong><\/a>, about 25 miles east of Pendleton, offers travelers a much warmer way to spend the night. Each of the six rustic log cabins \u2014 equipped with bunk beds, a table and an outdoor propane stove \u2014 can sleep from three to five people.\u00a0Spend your days sledding or cross-country skiing at\u00a0Meacham Divide Sno-Park<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0a few miles east, one of the larger Nordic skiing areas, featuring more over 12 miles of groomed trails.\u00a0Book\u00a0here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mt Hood:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Clear Lake Butte Lookout<\/strong><\/a> – accessible from the\u00a0Skyline Road Sno-Park<\/strong><\/a>. Book\u00a0here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Silcox Hut<\/strong><\/a>, is at 6,900 feet above Mt. Hood\u2019s\u00a0Timberline Lodge<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0on the Palmer Snowfield. The hut sleeps up to two dozen people in six small bunk rooms. A fireplace warms a large room with hand-carved tables, where you\u2019ll find buffet-style suppers of belly-warming fare and breakfasts with fruit and pastries. A special snow-going SUV or a snowcat can ferry you and your gear up to the hut, and groups must rent the entire building. Down in the main lodge, guests are free to use the sauna, spa and showers, too.\u00a0Book\u00a0here<\/strong><\/a>. The hut can sleep up to 24 people. Reservations can be made more than a year in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Willamette Pass<\/h2>\n\n\n\n