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Best Cabin Camping near Central Oregon

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Prineville Reservoir State Park features several cabin options for visitors seeking accommodations near the water. The park's cabins are located on a hill above the lake with views of the reservoir. Most units include electricity, running water, and basic furnishings with beds for overnight stays. One camper shared that "the cabins are super nice and reasonably priced too." The main campground offers clean facilities including bathrooms and hot showers accessible to cabin guests. Prineville Reservoir Resort and Jasper Point Campground also provide cabin rentals with varying amenities and proximity to the water.

Rustic cabins are available at Cold Springs Cabin in Ochoco National Forest and Murderers Creek Guard Station, offering more secluded experiences. The Ochoco Ranger Rental includes drinking water, electric hookups, and thirty-amp service for visitors requiring basic utilities. Fish House Inn and RV Campground offers cabin rentals with more amenities including showers and toilets. Reservations are essential, particularly during summer months when water activities are popular at reservoir locations. A visitor noted that "the cabins were amazing and the tent sites looked great too. Stay in the cabins on the hill above the lake!"

Most cabins provide basic furniture and beds but require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, and personal items. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations, with some offering only outdoor fire pits while others include indoor cooking amenities. On-site ice and firewood are available for purchase at certain locations like Prineville Reservoir State Park. The campground hosts at Prineville sell essentials, which is convenient as the nearest stores are several miles away. Cabin visitors should check specific amenity listings when booking as furnishing levels differ substantially between rustic forest service cabins and more developed resort accommodations.

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39 Reviews of 10 Central Oregon Campgrounds

  • Brittney J.
    Oct. 15, 2019

    Deer Creek Guard Station Cabin

    Fall relaxing weekend

    Clean, well maintained, cooking supplies provided, heated house with fridge. Outhouse was clean. Recommended bring you own light, the lanterns did not provide a lot of light and your own blanket for the beds.

  • M
    Aug. 9, 2021

    Prineville Reservoir Main Campground — Prineville Reservoir State Park

    Great amenities

    This was my first time renting an RV spot at a campground and don’t have much experience to compare with other campgrounds. The RV spot I reserved had good amenities such as electrical outlets, a water faucet, a picnic table and a fire pit. I don’t have an RV but reserved this spot to car camp in my Tesla and be able to charge my car overnight.

    Other amenities include bathroom and showers. They sell firewood and ice where the campground hosts are.

    The campground hosts and park rangers were also very friendly.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 21, 2025

    Prineville Reservoir Main Campground — Prineville Reservoir State Park

    Central Oregon - Spring favorite

    This is another Oregon state park gem... best to visit offseason if you are not a boater, jet skier or love motor noise.  I go every spring and get a spot overlooking the lake/reservoir.  Ice and firewood available. Hot showers and nice bathrooms.  This time of year I sleep in my car and so having full bathroom facilities is nice.  A great horned owl visited the tree next to my site at 1:00 am and hooted away.  Very nice.  This is also a dark sky park and if the moon is not bright the stars are amazing.  There is a hike you can take along the shore of the reservoir - 4 miles out and back.  Great geology as well.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 27, 2017

    Murderers Creek Guard Station

    Murderer's Creek is Full of Surprises

    The Cabin

    Besides the pullout couch leaving a lot to be desired, this little guard station was wonderful. Perfect for two, this cabin comes with propane heat and powered appliances, so no need to sacrifice meal quality or comfort. We were here for Thanksgiving and it was great to be able to explore the Malheur National Forest during the crisp days, and come back to a warm cabin late in the afternoon. In the spring, I imagine you can fish the creek behind the cabin.

    The Wildlife

    If you hike a little off trail, there's plenty of wildlife to be seen. We ended up hiking to Horse Mountain (about 3.5 miles from the cabin), and saw wild horses early in the morning. We also saw mule deer and turkeys. Maybe it is because it was November, but there were very few people out exploring the area.

    The Terrain

    The forest was super easy to move through, and if you're driving from western Oregon, the terrain is quite an amazingly unique site given its golden hills and red rocks. All in all, I highly recommend staying here for a nature filled getaway.

  • D
    Aug. 31, 2023

    Prineville Reservoir Main Campground — Prineville Reservoir State Park

    This is a beautiful campground!

    We are here as camp hosts; the rangers are great to work with. The campground is beautiful, we have deer and squirls and lizards every day. It was so fun to watch the squirls play. The roads are paved, and the sites are as well with fire pits and picnic tables. full hookups with fifty amps or you can choose a lessor grade site. The lake is full, and the fishing is good. I have seen ospreys diving into the lake hunting. sites are mostly level, and the roads are wide.

  • Juice B.
    Aug. 8, 2019

    Murderers Creek Guard Station

    Loved the isolation in the middle of the forest.

    Wife and I stayed here in June 2019, and loved it. The building is quaint with gaslights, and gas fireplace. The fold out bed is old and worn out. I recommend putting an air mattress or at least sleeping pads on it. 

    There's a big refrigerator and gas stove in the kitchen, along with some pots and pans for cooking. But NO running water for drinking or cooking. so bring plenty of water. 

    There's a nice vault toilet outside the guard station. The outhouse is much newer than the guard station and kinda looks like a public toilet in the woods. But it's within the fenced boundary of the guard station. 

    Right in the middle of the Malheur Forest, this would be a great place to stay for deer/elk hunting season. 

    Fishing is good if you go over to the John Day river. 

    We saw Pronghorn in the Silvies Valley heading to the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. I had to see the place that the standoff with the Feds took place.

  • G
    Sep. 9, 2020

    Murderers Creek Guard Station

    Great little spot

    Small Gaurd station but its all you need. It makes for a treat central  point for camping  or RV, but no beds in side cabin. We have slept on the floor  but the tard is perfect  for a tent or 3. The area is beautiful  but the creek  is so very tiny and back behind the cabin. It has a vault toilet that was very clean but we may have been  lucky  since it is not cleaned between guests. You can take a unpaved road to Dayville and the creek the runs alongside the road has lots of crawdads and is refreshing.

  • Nancy H.
    Aug. 9, 2017

    Prineville Reservoir Main Campground — Prineville Reservoir State Park

    Dog Friendly Deluxe Cabin

    While other cabins overlook the reservoir, the dog friendly one is perched uphill by the park entrance. There is still a view from the front porch of the reservoir, and the side window looks out on the hillside where the deer amble on down to the water from. The medium sized campground spills down the hill to the reason everyone goes there, the reservoir. The campground was nearly empty after spring break, yet had many day visitors to the boat ramp and fishing platform. The wind made fishing from the dock cold and uncomfortable, moving to the shore right beside it fixed that issue. The vault toilets in the fishing and boating areas were large and spotlessly clean.

  • Travis H.
    Jun. 6, 2018

    Prineville Reservoir Main Campground — Prineville Reservoir State Park

    Prineville Reservoir!

    One of The nicest glamping trips I have had! the cabins were amazing and the tent sites looked great too. stay in the cabins on the hill above the lake! seriously! The past k even has a amphitheater and cabins with workshops for kids. Fishing at the lake too!

Guide to Central Oregon

Cabin camping near Central Oregon offers a unique blend of comfort and nature, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Explore the Great Outdoors with Cabin Comfort

Activities for Every Adventurer

  • At the Murderers Creek Guard Station, you can hike through the stunning Malheur National Forest and enjoy wildlife sightings, including deer and wild horses.
  • The Deer Creek Guard Station Cabin offers a peaceful retreat where you can unwind and explore nearby trails, making it a great spot for hiking and nature photography.
  • For those who enjoy fishing, the Fish House Inn and RV Campground is conveniently located near excellent fishing spots, ensuring a fun-filled outdoor experience.

Cabin Amenities to Enhance Your Stay

  • The Sun Rocks RV Resort features full hookups and a market, making it easy to stock up on supplies during your cabin getaway.
  • Experience the charm of the Desert Rose Family Private Campground, which offers a quiet atmosphere and essential amenities like picnic tables and toilets.
  • The Prineville Reservoir Campground is well-reviewed for its clean facilities, including showers and restrooms, ensuring a comfortable stay while enjoying the great outdoors.

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