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Best Cabin Camping near Diamond, OR

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Steens Mountain Wilderness Resort and Crane Hot Springs provide cabin accommodations within established campgrounds across southeastern Oregon's high desert near Diamond. Both locations offer modest cabin rentals with varying levels of amenities, typically including electricity, picnic tables, and nearby bathrooms. Steens Mountain cabins are situated along a gravel road about three miles from Frenchglen, providing convenient access to the Steens Mountain Loop scenic drive. Crane Hot Springs features a selection of cabin options alongside their natural hot spring pond. "Very nice. Especially for us needing an easy overnight while in transit. There are also a dozen motel rooms, small cabanas bordering the springs, and teepees if that's your thing."

Rustic cabin rentals are available year-round at Crane Hot Springs, with options ranging from small bunk cabins to larger family units. The Narrows RV Park also offers cabin rentals with varying levels of amenities, primarily serving as a stopover for travelers passing through the region. Reservations are highly recommended at all locations, especially during peak seasons when birders visit the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge or hunters use the area as a base camp. Most cabins allow pets with certain restrictions. A camper noted: "The staff was extremely nice, even though there was not much they could do to help. The campground itself is fairly small, with RV sites with full hookups, cabins, and tent spots."

Most cabin rentals provide basic furniture and beds but require guests to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary significantly between locations - Steens Mountain Wilderness Resort offers a small store for basic supplies, while Crane Hot Springs provides access to a communal kitchen facility for all guests. The Narrows RV Park features an on-site restaurant called the Jackalope Bar and Grill, which visitors praise for its food quality. Burns RV Park and Alvord Hot Springs also offer cabin rentals in the broader region, providing additional options for those exploring this remote section of Oregon's high desert.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Diamond, Oregon (5)

    1. Steens Mountain Wilderness Resort

    6 Reviews
    Frenchglen, OR
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 493-2415

    "This private campground is more in line with an Oregon State Park than most private campgrounds. Pull through spots for RV/trailers, green grass for tents, and cabins."

    "We did check out a little late and there was an extra fee, but we were fine with that! We'd stay again."

    2. Crane Hot Springs

    28 Reviews
    Burns, OR
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 493-2312

    "We camped along our drive but never had a set destination. Luckily, around sunset, we stumbled across Crystal Crane Hot Springs."

    "They have a little common area with coffee, wifi. Also a shared kitchen space with a freezer so if you have ice packs that need to be frozen again they have it. Open all year along."

    3. The Narrows RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Hines, OR
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 495-2006

    "There is a coin-operated laundry, store/gift shop, and restaurant. We didn’t eat in the restaurant but did indulge in Tina’s delicious homemade fruit turnovers! "

    "Normally don't stay in RV parks while traveling in our camper van, but we needed to do laundry, take showers, replenish our water supply, and recharge our power storage units after days of dispersed &amp"

    4. Alvord Hot Springs

    11 Reviews
    Frenchglen, OR
    33 miles
    Website

    $50 - $110 / night

    "This camp ground and hot springs is the perfect entrance to the Alvord desert. There are sites with and without electricity as well as bunkers if you don't want to camp."

    "Tom the owner was manning the general store when we stopped in. He was great. He is very knowledgeable on the local area and his advice was welcome and spot on. He was very accommodating."

    5. Burns RV Park

    21 Reviews
    Burns, OR
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 573-7640

    "This is typical of many RV parks I have been too - good amenities but small spot. There were some other spots in the park that were slightly larger and had picnic tables, but ours did not."

    "FEATURES: PROS:

    -A firepit with wood is provided for guests. The owner says he sometimes hosts "Smore Nights," for guests in peak season. "

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  • Kate S.
    Feb. 20, 2018

    Crane Hot Springs

    Bird and Hot Spring Lovers Paradise

    My brand spanking new husband and I drove up from San Francisco to Portland for our honeymoon. We camped along our drive but never had a set destination. Luckily, around sunset, we stumbled across Crystal Crane Hot Springs. The staff was incredibly nice to accommodate our last minute reservation.

    Crystal Crane Hot Springs has tent camping, RV camping, small cabins and family size cabins. I can't speak towards other reservations but the tent camping was walk-in. The tent spots were in the back in a quiet area pushed up against field full of birds and bird blinds.

    Guests have access to bathrooms, showers, and the main lobby. The main lobby is a nice place to warm up in the morning and is outfitted with books, games, muffins, coffee, tea and local guides. They also have a little store with towels, bathrobes

    There are private hot springs you can rent hourly but there's a giant natural hot spring that's free to campers. You can rent towels, too. You can also buy an hourly pass if you don't want to camp. The main hot spring is the perfect temperature and depth. We even had the distinct pleasure of watching a distant lightning storm while soaking in the evening.

    The camping availability is definitely on the luxury side but is well worth it for $25 for tent camping. Despite having a lot of real estate available on the property, it doesn't feel crowded and is surrounded by miles of field land.

  • Michelle G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 17, 2025

    Crane Hot Springs

    Oasis in the desert

    What a great experience. The hot springs are amazing, great price. They have a little common area with coffee, wifi. Also a shared kitchen space with a freezer so if you have ice packs that need to be frozen again they have it. Open all year along. It gets busy so make sure to check reservations

  • Rich J.
    Jul. 19, 2021

    Steens Mountain Wilderness Resort

    Good CG near Steens Loop

    Good campground with flush toilets, clean showers and a small store. Electric, water, sewer at all RV sites. All sites are pull thru....some are not totally level and/or rocky. Campground is generally a little dusty and the 3 mile road coming in is washboard. Tent sites with grass and some small cabins available

  • eric A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 18, 2025

    Crane Hot Springs

    Love the Hot Hot Water & Views

    I have been here twice--once for a special ADV motorcycle event and again with just 4 of us with dirt bikes. It is great camping next to a hot springs and plenty of room for RVs and tent campers. They have small cabins for rent and a tiny store for drinks and ice cream. Super clean operation! Bring your own shade! It's open plains but with views of mountain ranges.

  • Deacon J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 5, 2018

    Crane Hot Springs

    lovely healing springs

    This little gem is nestled in SE Oregon and features an assortment of camping options, from private tee-pee, dry camping, to full RV hook ups this place can accommodate any guest. The water is naturally at 160 degrees yet they "hold" the temp at 100 degrees. This may make it a bit cool for some. The spring is actually fed into a pond with a soft, black gravel/sand bottom. There are private soaking tubs available though at 15 bucks a head per hour the cost is on the high side. We found it to be a worthy treat though we must declare that hot springs are our personal favorites. We stayed in dry camp site #2 which featured its own picnic table and fire ring. Fires are permitted yet while we stayed you were required to have a bucket of water on site while the fire was burning. Wood is available at 7 bucks a bundle and the water buckets are provided for use FOC. There is minimal shade though the camp does have a community center with wifi and AC. There is also a communal kitchen. The kitchen is 24/7 and the center is 8am to 9pm. Showers are super clean though a bit cramped. The best part is that the pond is 24/7 and stargazing under an expansive sky while soaking I. the healing warm waters is a magical experience. Check it out, you won't regret it. Last arrival,is at 9pm and mandatory quiet is from 10pm to sunrise. Book on this one was "The Kybalion, and musIc was The Deads Europe '72. Enjoy it boppers….

  • Sarah S.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Jan. 12, 2021

    Crane Hot Springs

    Cool Place but not the Greatest Camping

    Crystal Crane Hot Springs has a lot to offer but I'm not sure camping is one them. They have hot springs (which we didn't actually try because it was during the middle of the pandemic) which looked great and I will definitely try if I'm back. They have cabins, glamping, RV sites, tent camping, a small shop, firewood for sale, showers...a little bit of everything.

    We stayed twice in December, once in site 5 and once in the overflow area. The camping area feels more like an open field than an actual campground, especially in the overflow area, which I think is just kind of an open area. At site 5 there was picnic tables and a fire ring. Site 5 was good because it was a pull in, at the end of area so it was quiet, and it overlooked the hot springs.

    On the plus side, the staff were super nice and the hot springs seemed great and I think that's the main appeal.

  • Ashley B.
    Sep. 30, 2019

    Crane Hot Springs

    Camping/Glamping at a hot springs near Burns, OR

    What a great campground with the added bonus of a hot springs!  This developed campground offers dry camping, RV rentals, TeePees with private tubs and patios, bunk cabins, and an Inn.  Staying the night allows you to access the hot springs at anytime which is nice during cooler nights where you can soak and stare at the stars.  There is also a full camp kitchen which includes all the required cooking utensils, stove, and table.  There is also a lounge area with couches, a TV, a few tables, as well as board games, and plenty of "To-DO" suggestions for the near by area.  The bathroom/changing room/showers were clean and well attended.  If you are in the area I highly recommended stopping and having a soak at this great campground.

  • K
    Jun. 25, 2018

    Burns RV Park

    Small but friendly

    Our truck broke down just outside of Burns and we ended up having our travel trailer towed to this RV park, as it was the only place we could stay for the week while waiting to get our truck repaired. We had a full hookup spot, which was super nice, but the spot itself was pretty small. This is typical of many RV parks I have been too - good amenities but small spot.

    There were some other spots in the park that were slightly larger and had picnic tables, but ours did not. We had only a tiny plastic table with 2 chairs, but we were so close to the RV next to us that we were basically either looking in their window or we would have to be right next to the "road'. Not ideal so we didn't spend much time outside.

    There was room here for all sizes of campers - from tents (I saw I guy on a bicycle who tent camped for the night) to giant motorhomes with cars towed behind. The park hosts were all extremely nice and helpful, given our circumstances. They also gave us a military discount since my husband is a veteran.

    Restrooms and showers were fairly small (only 2 toilets and 2 showers in each bathroom) but I think most folks used the facilities in their RVs. The shop/office sells propane and ice, so we were able to restock on both (plus they have wine and ice cream if you need a little splurge).

    The park is right off of the highway so you may get some truck/traffic noise but it didn't seem to bother us city folks too much. :)

    Wifi was fairly decent and you can get some local channels in the TV, if those things are important to you.

    Dog and kid friendly, but there is really not much for either to do here.

    Overall, this suited our purpose, in that we had a nice safe place to stay while our truck was repaired, but I'm not sure I would stay here just for kicks. Close to the Malheur Wildlife Refuge and a great stopover if you need a night to rest while driving through the high desert of Oregon.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 3, 2023

    The Narrows RV Park

    An oasis in the high desert

    General: To say there are not many choices to camp around here would be an understatement! Fortunately, our stay turned out to be decent. We were greeted cheerfully by Tina (she and her husband Scott own the park). This place mainly attracts birders in the spring, hunters in the fall, and people passing through (this was us). There is a mix of back-in and pull-through sites. The back-in sites are along the east and north sides of the property with the pull-throughs in the center. There is a coin-operated laundry, store/gift shop, and restaurant. We didn’t eat in the restaurant but did indulge in Tina’s delicious homemade fruit turnovers! 

    Site Quality: All sites are level on gravel. Each site has a nice patio with a plastic picnic table, fire ring, and bbq platform. There are some trees scattered throughout but when we were there, they had not quite bloomed yet. Our site (34) was at the end of the row which gave us privacy on one side. Backs up to a fence and you will hear some road noise from the road behind it, but it is minimal. 

    Bathhouse: Three all-in-one units with a code to enter. Entering was a little tricky until we got the hang of it but once in, the units were clean. Showers take quarters. 

    Activities: Not much for us as we were passing through but a nice haven for birders (the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge is close by) and convenient for hunters. Note that on GPS it looks like Mudd Lake is fairly close by, but the lake has been dry for at least 10 years according to Tina! Again, this was a pleasant stay for us as we were traveling through.

Guide to Diamond

Cabin accommodations near Diamond, Oregon serve as convenient bases for exploring the southeastern Oregon high desert. The region sits at 4,100 feet elevation and experiences dramatic temperature swings between seasons, with summer highs reaching 90°F and winter lows often dropping below freezing. Most cabin rentals in this remote region aren't luxurious but provide essential shelter from harsh desert conditions.

What to do

Explore Steens Mountain Loop: Drive the 52-mile scenic route for geological wonders and spectacular views. "Must see the Steens Loop - a geological wonder. Well worth the 4 hours of washboard roads!" notes a visitor at Steens Mountain Wilderness Resort.

Soak in hot springs: Relax in natural mineral water at Crane Hot Springs, where the pools stay open 24 hours. "The hot springs are open 24/7 which is nice. There is a nice changing room/restroom. The grounds are kept up nicely and they are actively doing upgrades," shares one camper.

Visit Malheur National Wildlife Refuge: Spring brings thousands of migratory birds to this wetland sanctuary. "This private campground is more in line with an Oregon State Park than most private campgrounds. Pull through spots for RV/trailers, green grass for tents, and cabins. Mosquitoes were heavy during the beginning of July," reports a visitor regarding accommodations.

What campers like

Private hot spring access: Overnight guests at Alvord Hot Springs enjoy unlimited soaks. "The hot spring is pumped direct from the source. It's murky, unfiltered, unregulated bliss. There are two pools, so you have to get cozy with all the other soakers," explains a recent visitor.

Clean facilities: Many cabin rentals maintain high cleanliness standards. "Immaculate bathrooms," notes a guest at Steens Mountain Wilderness Resort, while another mentions, "Good campground with flush toilets, clean showers and a small store."

Community kitchens: Some properties offer shared cooking spaces. "There is a full camp kitchen which includes all the required cooking utensils, stove, and table," explains a camper about amenities at Crane Hot Springs.

What you should know

Reservation requirements: Advance booking is essential, especially during spring birding and fall hunting seasons. At The Narrows RV Park, "This place mainly attracts birders in the spring, hunters in the fall, and people passing through."

Weather challenges: Strong winds can impact camping comfort. "Our first night in our teardrop was pretty rocky. Almost lost our awning because the gusts were at or above 60mph. We talked to the staff and they said to orient the trailer front towards the mountains," advises a visitor at Alvord Hot Springs.

Limited services: Pack essentials as stores are limited. "There is a single very dirty bathroom right next to the general store and no other services at all," reports one camper about a local accommodation.

Tips for camping with families

Pack for temperature swings: Desert nights can be cold even in summer. "While this is a desert, the winters are so cold," explains a camper at Burns RV Park.

Bring mosquito protection: Insects can be abundant in warmer months. "Mosquitoes were heavy during the beginning of July," warns a visitor about cabins near Diamond.

Consider cabin size restrictions: Many cabins are small and basic. "The bunkers are old military converted into a living space. Small, but really fun to stay in," explains one visitor describing accommodation options.

Tips from RVers

Watch for rough access roads: Many cabin locations require driving on gravel roads. "Couple miles on good, but dusty gravel road," notes one visitor about access to Steens Mountain Wilderness Resort.

Prepare for limited hookups: Even at established sites, services vary significantly. "There are a few sites there with shore power but I didn't see any water hook ups. There is water there if you need to fill up jugs, tanks or water bottles," explains a camper at one location with cabin rental options.

Consider overnight alternatives: For those traveling in RVs, several parks offer both cabin rentals and full hookup sites. "All RV sites are basically the same-FHU and pull through. Also available are basic no hook up sites, cabins, rv rentals, teepees, motel rooms," explains a camper at Crane Hot Springs.

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