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Cottonwood Canyon State Park

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Main camp Registration Station and complementary bike rental
Main camp Registration Station and complementary bike rental
Antler Flats
Antler Flats
Other cabins
Other cabins
Mid morning at above the cabin
Mid morning at above the cabin
Cliff Swallow Cabin
Cliff Swallow Cabin
Inside the cabin
Inside the cabin
Highway 206
Wasco, OR 97065
+1 (541) 394-0002
https://oregonstateparks.org

Cottonwood Canyon State Park in Wasco, OR offers a rugged and vast landscape spanning over 8,000 acres, featuring vertical cliffs along the John Day River, deep side canyons, and arid grasslands. Visitors can explore, stargaze, and witness the elemental forces that shaped this unique environment.

The park provides opportunities for camping, hiking on scenic trails like the Pinnacles Trail and Lost Corral Trail, and wildlife viewing including Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer, and various bird species. With rustic cabins, backcountry camping options, and group facilities available, Cottonwood Canyon State Park is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure in Northeast Oregon.

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5.05 reviews
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Frank J.
2/8/2020

This is a nice State park as most of Oregon State parks are. Well kept, helpful Rangers, great views and perfect for a picnic lunch. Several hiking trails. This is one of the better State parks...

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Leisyka P.
7/21/2021

Hidden treasure in Sherman County. Yet another well maintained and placed Oregon State Park Campground. I am so impressed by all Oregon SP's. especially their campgrounds. Wow! We stayed in Cliff...

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Erica C.
10/21/2018

Amazing state park! It's tucked in the middle of a canyon 30 minutes away from Biggs Junction, and wasn't too bad of a drive from our home in Beaverton. The facilities were clean and maintained....

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Dawn G.
6/8/2018

We have visited this campground twice now, both times in February on crisp, cool, but clear weekends. There were more people camping than I expected, but still not very many. This park is on the...

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Jayne C.
9/19/2018

This is a brand new state park, established in 2013, and is now the second largest state park in Oregon, encompassing 8,000 acres (3,200 ha) (the largest is Silver Falls State Park). It has 21...

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