Spend The Night In This Abandoned Mining Town In Oregon For An Unforgettable Summer Getaway
Nestled into a beautiful old growth forest, Jawbone Flats is a little-known, off-the-grid ghost town that was used as a mining camp for more than 100 years. Nowadays, this incredible place offers the unique experience of renting a renovated historic cabin for an overnight getaway like no other. Check it out:
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Jawbone Flats is an incredible old mining village tucked away in the Opal Creek Wilderness, where you can hike, swim, experience Oregon's mining history, and more.
Along the way, you'll pass lovely swimming holes, an abandoned mine, and even some rusted mining equipment here and there, being slowly reclaimed by nature.
Mixed in with educational facilities, a kitchen, a store, and a few private houses, the rental cabins are have electricity, running water, a wood stove, beds, a cooking stove, a refrigerator, and more. You'll have to bring your own sleeping bag, towels, and food (or you can stop by the main kitchen to buy a tasty vegetarian meal). You can hike in your own luggage, or opt to have it shuttled in.
This ancient forest has been inhabited for thousands of years, and was originally used by the Santiam Molalla Native Americans. In 1859, miners discovered gold and by 1930 the mining camp of Jawbone Flats was built. It was used for mining until 1992, when the mines were eventually closed and the abandoned town was gifted to the Friends of Opal Creek organization.
Cabins can be rented for two nights at the least. Depending on the time of year and which cabin you choose, rates can range from $125-375. To find out more about renting a cabin, call (503) 892-2782 or check out this website.
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