Best Cabin Camping near Adel, OR
Escape into nature and disconnect from your daily life with cabin camping near Adel. Find the best cabin camping near Adel. Each cabin offers quick access to one or more of Adel's most popular destinations.
Escape into nature and disconnect from your daily life with cabin camping near Adel. Find the best cabin camping near Adel. Each cabin offers quick access to one or more of Adel's most popular destinations.
Located on the crest of the Warner Mountain Range at an elevation of 8,222 feet, Drake Peak Lookout hugs the wind-swept land surrounding it, offering unparalleled views into Oregon, California and Nevada. The lookout was built in 1948 and has served as a fire detection site for the surrounding area. Historically, Forest Service personnel lived long seasons in the cabin, scanning the region for lightning, flames, curls of smoke or any other indicator of possible forest fires. At one time, hundreds of these types of lookouts were in service throughout the Pacific Northwest. Today the lookout provides a unique lodging experience for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in the Fremont-Winema National Forest. Although the lookout offers some basic amenities, for guests to enjoy their experience completely, they must bring several of their own supplies.
Hiking, stargazing and wildlife viewing are popular activities. The Drake-McDowell area provides solitude for backpackers and horseback riders with spectacular views of the Warner Mountains, Hart Mountain, Warner Valley and Abert Rim. A hike to the summit of Drake Peak is a popular excursion from the lookout. At night the lookout is an ideal setting for stargazing, as constellations and planets put on a dazzling display.
Drake Peak Lookout sits beneath a vast sky, overlooking distant peaks, volcanic landscapes and wide-open sage basins. From its scenic perch, the lookout offers panoramic vistas and glimpses into wild places where visitors can still find solitude. Although the lookout does not sit on Drake Peak, the nearby mountain is one of several high peaks in the immediate vicinity, including Twelvemile Peak, Light Peak and Crook Peak. Composed of uplifted and eroded basalt, and sparse vegetation, views from this mountain offer unobstructed views of unique geological landforms. Diverse habitats support a variety of species. Deer, Rocky Mountain elk and pronghorn find homes in nearby forests, while several varieties of trout inhabit the lakes and streams. In the spring and fall, migrating geese, ducks and swans frame the Oregon sky. Black bears, mountain lions and bobcats, also find homes in the surrounding area.
$40 / night
Historic Aspen Cabin is nestled in a forest of fir, pine, and aspen, and provides an ideal setting for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in the Fremont-Winema National Forest. It was built in 1930 and originally used as an administrative cabin and fire guard station by U.S. Forest Service employees. It also served as a warming shelter for snowmobilers and cross-country skiers during the 1990s. Today, the cabin offers guests a secluded getaway in a landscape abundant with wildlife and nature. Although the cabin provides some amenities to those seeking a comfortable lodging experience, guests must bring several of their own amenities.
Aspen Cabin is a wonderful location for hiking, fishing, horseback riding and biking in summer and early fall. In the winter months, guests can take advantage of skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. Hikers will find scenic trails near the cabin, including Crane Mountain National Recreation Trail, located 3 miles to the southwest and at the Walker Trailhead. The Drake McDowell Semi-Primitive Non-Motorized Area is just 2 miles to the east.
Fremont National Forest is known for its towering snow-capped peaks, volcanic landscapes, wide-open sage basins, scenic vistas and wild places, where guests can still find solitude. The area around the cabin is home to abundant wildlife, including deer, elk and squirrels. For birders to the area, sparrows, jays, sandhill cranes and woodpeckers find habitat in nearby ecosystems. Indian paintbrush, camas, wild lilies and other wildflowers add splashes of color to the forested landscape.
Warner Canyon Ski area is typically open when conditions allow. Fremont National Recreation Trail is over 100 miles long and offers non-motorized opportunities (biking, stock, hiking).
$40 / night
The Royal Peacock Opal Mine operates a 17-space RV park with full hook-ups. Anyone is welcome, whether or not you intend to mine for opals! Reservations are recommended; please call (775) 941-0374.
RV Park
RV spaces cost $40/night for 30-amp spots, and $45/night for 50-amp spots. Amenities include:
30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups
Ice cold well water
Sewer hook-up & dump
Internet access (WiFi)
Use of restroom and shower facilities
Use of coin-op laundry room
Gift shop offering:
Body soap, shampoos, creme rinse, deodorant, lotion, sun screen
Laundry supplies (soap and fabric softener)
Opals, jewelry, mining tools, firewood, etc.
ATTN: Pets must be on leash, and picked up after. There is no open area for pets or pet poo.
$40 - $45 / night
$10 per person - shower, laundry, water, Wi-Fi and trash included. Nice people. Stay behind the laundry building for more privacy. We looked at the Virgin Valley campsite on the way and it was full of weekend partiers, happy we moved on, I’d stay here again. Long dirt road to get out there but it was smooth.
You are in the dessert so don’t expect much. If you are camping here it’s because you plan to mine for opals. The bathrooms are good. Showers are nice and high psi! They have ice, ice cream and sodas for purchase as well as a small gift shop. The 30 amp pull through sites are really close the back-Ins are a bit more spread out. I can imagine this place is pretty tight if all sites are filled during their busy season but mid September it was comfortable. For RV drivers or trailer pullers beware the road is basically a washboard for the entire drive (appx 10 mi) so go slow. Gets windy in the eve as typical for high desert. Nearest gas and groceries is Denio Lakeview is about 100 mi away. Great owner and super friendly staff help at the mine. Super kid friendly my daughter and I had a blast.
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