About
Congo Gulch is an old Forest Service cabin that allows guests to relax in the outdoors and step back in time to when the cabin was used during bygone gold mining days. It is part of the Fremont Powerhouse complex, a hub for mining built in the early 1900s. As one of four cabins located at the site, the cabin offers flexibility for large groups. Guests can rent all cabins and also pitch tents in the grassy yard. The surrounding valleys once teemed with mining activity, primarily gold. The Fremont Powerhouse was built in 1908 as an economical method for mining. Two dams were constructed at Olive Lake, and water from the lake was piped through an 8-mile wood and steel pipeline to the powerhouse to generate electricity. Homes were constructed to shelter workers who monitored the pipeline. Today, these same shelters are available as recreational rentals. Congo Gulch is named for the small creek that runs beside the property. Winter access may require skis, snowshoes or snowmobiles. Entry to the cabin is by combination lock. Renters need to call the District Office for the combination at (541) 427-3231. Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed on Saturday and Sunday. In winter, access roads may be closed to vehicles due to snow; cabin can be accessed by snowmobile and skis If bringing small children, be cautious around the small pond next to cabin No horses or livestock allowed Please bring garbage bags; this is a "pack in-pack out" facility No smoking allowed No drinking water or plumbing from October to May For current fire restrictions click here or call ranger district Don’t Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Essentials
- BBQ
- Electric Hookups
- Fire Pit
- Picnic Table
- Restroom
- Showers