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TravelerLone Tree Campground — Cottonwood Canyon State Park
Large campsites
The campsites are spread out. Not many trees so not very private. There are cabins and free hot showers a short walk from the main campground loop.
Cabin Camping near Heppner, OR
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Cabin options near Heppner include Anson Wright Memorial Park, Cutsforth Park Campground, and Morrow County OHV Park, each offering rustic accommodations with varying amenities. Ditch Creek Guard Station Cab and Tamarack Cabin provide more secluded experiences in the surrounding forest areas. "Cabin A gets 5 stars," noted one visitor who evaluated various camping options at Anson Wright Park. Most cabins include basic furnishings but differ in their utility hookups—some feature drinking water and picnic tables, while others offer more primitive settings without electric hookups or running water.
Rustic cabin rentals dominate the Heppner region, with most properties requiring advance reservations. Pet-friendly cabins are common, with both Ditch Creek Guard Station and Tamarack Cabin welcoming four-legged companions. Seasonal availability varies by location, with Anson Wright Park and Cutsforth Park operating primarily from May through October/November. Morrow County OHV Park offers cabin accommodations year-round for those seeking furnished cabins during winter months. A camper who stayed at Cottonwood Canyon State Park (about an hour north) mentioned that "the park amenities were top-notch, including a nice windbreak," highlighting the attention to comfort even in rustic settings.
Most cabins require visitors to bring their own bedding, towels, and cooking supplies. Fire rings are typically provided at cabin sites, though seasonal fire restrictions may apply during summer months. Picnic tables are standard at most locations, creating convenient outdoor dining spaces. Drinking water availability varies significantly between properties—Ditch Creek Guard Station offers potable water while Tamarack Cabin does not. Grocery stores and supplies can be found in Heppner, though stocking up before arrival is recommended as cabin locations are relatively remote. Depending on the specific cabin, electricity may not be available, so portable chargers and battery-powered lighting are advisable.
Best Cabin Campgrounds near Heppner (6)
1. Anson Wright Memorial Park
"This place is nice for it's location-far away from pretty much everything. It's quiet and shaded and has a few good amenities like bathrooms, showers, park, and fishing pond. A great place to relax."
"First appearance very rustic, but there are many full hookup sites. Made reservations but when we arrived found campers squatting in our spot. Camp host had become ill and was not present."
from $28 / night
Check Availability2. Cutsforth Park Campground
"The roads are gravel and wind their way up a steep hill, but the sites provide decent privacy. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit."
3. Morrow County OHV Park
"Huge playground and lots of different types of camping available. If you ride ATVs, dirt bikes or side by sides there are over 300 miles of trails over 9,000 acres here."
from $19 - $88 / night
Check Availability4. Lone Tree Campground — Cottonwood Canyon State Park
"First come first serve sites with fire rings. There is overflow camping in the lawn without a fire ring but with a picnic table. Restrooms are very clean and campground is well maintained."
"Ccottonwood Canyon State Park Campground is a lovely, remote primitive camp experience. For the uninitiated, this means no electric sites, no running water, no flush toilets."
from $15 - $92 / night
Check Availability5. Ditch Creek Guard Station Cab
from $50 / night
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from $40 / night
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 14 min from Kennewick, WA
- 1 hr 47 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 2 hrs 23 min from Yakima, WA
- 3 hrs 11 min from Bend, OR
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Cabin Reviews near Heppner, OR
34 Reviews of 6 Heppner Campgrounds
Matt D.TravelerLone Tree Campground — Cottonwood Canyon State Park
Nice spread
Pretty amazing State Park, lucked on weather. Trails on either side are both nice cruisers on bikes - green runs, but can make them more work, and the views are sublime.  The park amenities were top-notch, including a nice windbreak. Stars at night were spectacular.
Alix J.
GuideAnson Wright Memorial Park
Nice Spot
This place is nice for it's location-far away from pretty much everything. It's quiet and shaded and has a few good amenities like bathrooms, showers, park, and fishing pond. A great place to relax.
- JJacob Y.
ScoutLone Tree Campground — Cottonwood Canyon State Park
Almost off grid!
The park is extremely well maintained. We used what was labeled a “primitive” campsite. Each site is huge and well maintained. There are provided wind breaks and covered picnic tables as well as dedicated fire pits and firewood ready for sale. Be aware of fire season as there are no open flames allowed during certain times of the year. The river was beautiful and flush full of fish and crayfish! We will be making this a regular visit for our outings!
- Dexter I.
LegendAnson Wright Memorial Park
Be careful which site you reserve
Anson Wright Park Campground was a very challenging campground to review, and that's because depending on what section you are in really affects the rating. I gave it an overall score of 3, but be warned sections can run from zero stars to five stars. So this will be a detailed review rating almost campsite by campsite. To start the host of this campground was supper friendly, the campground has play ground and large grass area that the kids can play at. A small fishing pond is at one end of the campground. The campground has showers. Use the restrooms at the "visitor center" or at the ADA site, do not, and I mean do not attempt to use the outhouses.
The break down by sites.
Sites D1 and D2, the end of the campground near the fishing pond. These two sites are on a hill above the fishing pond and have lots of room, no to little grass and dusty, picnic tables and fire pits - 3 stars
Site D3 just below D1 and D2, small area next to BBQ area, no fire ring, has a picnic table small parking area, site is right along the campground road. Site is not flat and is bumpy 2-stars.
Site D4, not sure where this one is, should be next to BBQ area, no sign indicating the site, no clear parking area, not flat, no fire pit. 1-star.
Site D5, marking parking area, no fire pit, not table, no place to place a tent except on the edge of the gravel road, OK for an RV. 1-star
Site D6, No clear parking area, grass area for a tent, no fire pit or table, right next to welcome sign. 2-stars
D7, No clear parking area, no fire pit, no table, grassy area for a tent. 2-stars
D8, never found it, 0-stars
D9, just up from the visitor center, decent spot. Fire ring and table 3-stars
F7 though F10 get a 2-star. F8 & F10 have tables, F10 and may F9 have fire rings. F7 & F8 listed a ADA site, but not really, no fire ring or table.
F11 good campsite 4-stars
Cabin A - 5 stars
F6 - not level 3 stars
D13 Table, no fire ring, 3 -stars
D14 good site 4-stars
D10 decent site 3.5-stars
D15 unable to find 0-stars
D22 just a table in the grass, no parking area 1-star
D11 is marked as D20 on a tree, noting but a big grassy area 1-star
G2 and G3, decent sites but right on top of each other, table and fire ring, 3-stars
F5 and G1, right on top of each other, only one has a fire ring but can't tell which site it is for. 2- stars
F12 Big spot all by its self 4-stars
F13 through F19, pretty much just a gravel parking area with tables and fire rings 2-stars
F20 at the edge of the area for F13-19, but it has lots of grass, 3-stars
D23 through D25, grassy area with one table, no clear area to park, not really marked 1/2-star
D17 though D21, a Big negative star rating, do not reserve these, no access, overgrown, only one table in area, unable to find where the sites are, not maintained and appears to be area used to burn brush.
The 5-star sites are sites numbers F1 though F4, these are large roomy drive through sites, you got an RV then these are the sites you want, up on hill above everyone.
Would I stay here again, yes, but only if i knew I could get a good site, otherwise I will head down the road.
- HHallieTraveler
Cutsforth Park Campground
Cutforth in June.
This campground has full and partial hookup sites. The roads are gravel and wind their way up a steep hill, but the sites provide decent privacy. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit. Pit toilets are located in one of the loops, but there are bathrooms with showers near the host site. There is a hiking trail directly from camp into the forest. We loved the serenity of being away from town in the woods where all we could hear were the birds and the creek nearby (and the thunderstorm that passed thru).
Kelly H.LegendLone Tree Campground — Cottonwood Canyon State Park
Beautiful and quiet!
Started our recent road trip with 3 nights at Cottonwood Canyon State Park in the Lone Tree Campground. Best time to be here! So much green and great weather. A bit of rain but plenty of pleasant sunshine! Large sites, generously spaced. Would perhaps prefer the sites around the perimeter but all we’re fine. No hookups. They have cabins as well. There were several possible walks and hikes at varying levels of difficulty. Lots of stars at night. Great area and reservable!
Jonathan H.TravelerLone Tree Campground — Cottonwood Canyon State Park
Beautiful but windy
This State Park is absolutely a beautiful part of the country. The canyon is steep and unique with the John Day river running right through it. The campground is nestled right near the water and has gorgeous 360 views. The campsites are well kept and have all the amenities for a nice pull in site to camp with either a trailer, van, or tent. The only downside is how windy this canyon can get. The state park definitely took this into consideration and provided each campsite with a wooden wind break for tents. So they make it manageable but be prepared! Heads up, there's no cell service at this campground.
Kristina C.GuideLone Tree Campground — Cottonwood Canyon State Park
Beautiful Campground
July 2020 - We stayed one night on our way to another campground. We were pleasantly surprised. All the campsites with drive up parking were taken so we stayed in the hiker's/backpacking area. There is a parking lot with wagons to haul your stuff to and from the campsite. There was also a small bathroom and trash can. These sites did not have their own campfire but it looked like there were shared areas for the fires. It is a great spot for star gazing and overall beautiful.
Guide to Heppner
Cabins near Heppner, Oregon range from primitive forest retreats to modern accommodations with electric hookups. The region sits within the Blue Mountains at elevations between 1,900-3,800 feet, creating distinct seasonal conditions. Summer temperatures average 70-85°F while winter brings snow accumulation that can limit access to remote cabin locations.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Anson Wright Memorial Park offers a small fishing pond stocked with trout. According to visitor Alix J., "It's quiet and shaded and has a few good amenities like bathrooms, showers, park, and fishing pond. A great place to relax."
Hiking trails: At Cutsforth Park Campground, visitors can access forest trails directly from the campground. One camper noted, "There is a hiking trail directly from camp into the forest. We loved the serenity of being away from town in the woods where all we could hear were the birds and the creek nearby."
OHV recreation: Morrow County OHV Park provides extensive off-road vehicle trails spanning over 9,000 acres. Jacob V. reported, "If you ride ATVs, dirt bikes or side by sides there are over 300 miles of trails over 9,000 acres here."
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Cutsforth Park provides good site separation despite its compact layout. One reviewer mentioned, "The roads are gravel and wind their way up a steep hill, but the sites provide decent privacy. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit."
Family-friendly amenities: Lone Tree Campground at Cottonwood Canyon State Park offers loaner bikes and bike maintenance stations. A visitor shared, "We brought our own bikes but if you don't bring yours, they offered loaner bikes and there were little bike workstations on the grounds."
Quiet environment: Many campers note the peaceful setting at Anson Wright Memorial Park. One visitor described it as "far away from pretty much everything. It's quiet and shaded and has a few good amenities."
What you should know
Site quality varies significantly: Not all cabins and campsites are created equal. At Anson Wright Memorial Park, one reviewer cautioned, "Anson Wright Park Campground was a very challenging campground to review, and that's because depending on what section you are in really affects the rating."
Seasonal considerations: Many cabins near Heppner have limited winter access. Campsites with the most amenities typically operate May through October/November, while more primitive accommodations may require specialized winter transportation.
Wildlife awareness: The canyon areas near Heppner contain rattlesnake habitats. Keep pets leashed and use flashlights when walking at night during summer months when snakes are most active.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Morrow County OHV Park features substantial play areas for children. One visitor mentioned, "This place is great for families. Huge playground and lots of different types of camping available."
Water activities: The John Day River provides swimming opportunities for families staying at Cottonwood Canyon State Park. A camper reported, "The gorgeous John Day River was perfect for fishing, swimming, floating."
Pet-friendly options: Many cabins welcome four-legged family members. Cottonwood Canyon even provides dedicated pet areas, as one visitor noted, "Pet friendly! Including a fenced in dog area (about an acre) and doggie poo bags readily available."
Tips from RVers
Hookup availability: Prepare for varying utility options between campgrounds. One camper at Anson Wright Park observed, "First appearance very rustic, but there are many full hookup sites."
Site selection: Research specific site numbers before booking. A visitor advised, "The 5-star sites are sites numbers F1 though F4, these are large roomy drive through sites. If you got an RV then these are the sites you want, up on hill above everyone."
Weather protection: Wind can be significant in canyon areas. At Cottonwood Canyon State Park, a camper recommended bringing stabilization equipment: "Be prepared for some wind due to topography."
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