4.59102 reviewsSelect a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$10 - $58/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
40 campsites
Season
Nov. 31 closes.
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$10 - $58/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
40 campsites
Season
Nov. 31 closes.
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Learn more about alerts →Cottonwood Canyon State Park
PO Box 32, Wasco, Oregon, 97065, United States
Stargazers, anglers, and hikers who can book 6 months out will find this hard to beat in September or October: cottonwoods turn gold, smallmouth bass are active in the John Day, the Pinnacles Trail runs 4.3 miles through canyon views, and the skies after dark are legitimately dar
No cell service on any carrier, gusty winds that can wreck tent setups overnight, and no electric or water hookups mean this place frustrates anyone who needs connectivity or full RV hookups, and fire bans run mid-spring through early fall, so that campfire may not happen.
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Fall delivers the most comfortable conditions. September and October bring daytime temperatures of 55 to 80°F and cool nights in the 30s and 40s. Winds calm compared to summer's intensity. River flows drop, making fishing and boating easier. The cottonwoods peak in gold around October, and thinner crowds make trails more pleasant. Summer heat is extreme. Winter occasionally dusts the rim rocks with snow. Spring brings wildflower blooms and moderate temperatures for hiking.
Sept–Oct bring comfortable temps (55–80°F) and calmer winds; reviewers favor fall visits.
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Cottonwood Canyon State Park offers a range of amenities across its facilities. It features 21 primitive campsites and 14 walk-in tent sites, with basic provisions like vault toilets and potable water. Highlights include free showers for campers, an ADA restroom and shower building, sun shelters, and solar charging stations. For group camping, there is a designated tent area for up to 25 people. Potable water is available on-site, and visitors can enjoy picnic shelters and well-maintained restrooms. Many users have praised the cleanliness of the facilities and the thoughtful design of the park. For example, a user noted, 'Bathrooms are super clean and even had outlets!'
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