Best Glamping near Heppner, OR

Cottonwood Canyon State Park houses luxury glamping accommodations in the scenic John Day River canyon near Heppner. The park's modern cabin options feature comfortable sleeping quarters, protected from the elements with solid wooden wind breaks and covered dining areas. The cabins provide an elevated camping experience with electric power, proper beds, and outdoor picnic tables. Morrow County OHV Park also offers cabin glamping for visitors seeking comfortable accommodations in eastern Oregon. Both locations maintain clean facilities with full restrooms, potable water, and designated camping areas that combine outdoor experiences with essential comforts. According to a camper, "Cabins are nestled right near the water and have gorgeous 360 views. The campsites are well kept and have all the amenities for a nice stay."

The John Day River provides a spectacular backdrop for glamping adventures with opportunities for fishing, swimming, and kayaking steps from accommodation sites. Hiking trails follow the river on maintained, flat paths suitable for all skill levels, while wildlife viewing opportunities abound throughout the canyon. The parks maintain solar charging stations for guest convenience and offer free bicycle use for exploring the surrounding terrain. Visitors enjoy stargazing in the clear night skies, as the remote location ensures minimal light pollution and striking views of the night sky. One guest shared, "I personally really enjoyed this glamping experience. Still thinking about the natural beauty and quiet/peacefulness. Loved that it is within striking distance of Portland." Winter visits offer unique advantages with clear skies, beautiful sunny weather, and fewer crowds.

Best Glamping Sites Near Heppner, Oregon (7)

    2. Penland Lake

    2 Reviews
    Ukiah, OR
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 676-9187

    3. Morrow County OHV Park

    1 Review
    Kimberly, OR
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 989-8214

    $19 - $88 / night

    "If you ride ATVs, dirt bikes or side by sides there are over 300 miles of trails over 9,000 acres here. Water and sewer hook ups as well."

    4. Lone Tree Campground — Cottonwood Canyon State Park

    28 Reviews
    Mikkalo, OR
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 394-0002

    $13 - $74 / night

    "For the uninitiated, this means no electric sites, no running water, no flush toilets."

    "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."

    5. Ukiah-Dale Forest State Scenic Corridor

    6 Reviews
    Ukiah, OR
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 551-6949

    "I swooped on one next to the river. The campground was beautiful and sites were good distances from each other. There are bathrooms and areas to top off your water."

    "This is a typical roadside campground.  It not only is a campground but a bathroom rest stop on Hwy 395, so there is a small amount of drive through traffic to the restrooms."

    6. Crow Butte Park

    8 Reviews
    Boardman, OR
    37 miles
    Website

    "Trails over and around the butte (no rattlesnakes seen, though signs warned about them) provide great vistas of the Columbia River."

    "Allows pets (on leash) fun little park for the kids and nice little beach for swimming."

    7. Wildhorse Casino

    12 Reviews
    Cayuse, OR
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 654-9453

    "Amazing golf course, super friendly staff, great clean pool! Breakfast at the course is awesome, within walking distance and great bang for the buck."

    "Golf, museum, movies, walking trails, nature and special events! This week was the annual July Pow Wow! Clean pool and hot tub. Showers and bathrooms very clean and a laundry room, too!"

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  • S
    Jul. 29, 2018

    Lone Tree Campground — Cottonwood Canyon State Park

    Primitive campsites in a quiet, remote canyon

    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. Its also a rattlesnake habitat in Eastern Oregon's high desert biome, within 30 miles or so of The Dalles, a city marking the change in the Columbia River Gorge from high desert to wooded mountainsides. This camp ground us located deep in a canyon 15 miles from Wasco, Oregon. Before descending into the canyon, you'll see Eastern Oregon's classic golden wheatfields, then a wind farm, with scores of white windmills. The evening I arrived was the night before a full moon, so the setting sun over the canyon and the waxing moon gave a lovely glow to the sights. Unfortunately, my camera phone and photographer skills are lacking; sorry. If you love truly getting away from it all, as I do, you'll appreciate the absolute peace at Cottonwood Canyon. We arrived at dusk, late in July, and as is typical for the region, it was still 90 degrees. Fortunately, my summer tent is mostly screen, allowing the cool canyon breeze in, and it erects quickly and easily. It was full dark by the time I'd pitched it, and outfitted it with my airbed. Because of all the rattlesnake warning signs, I kept my dog leashed or tied out on a campsite-length cable. We parked across the campground from the pit toilets, which were not lighted, so bring a flashlight, cell phone, or lantern for inside the biffy. If this kind of camping appeals to you, you'll be rewarded with a quiet night of no traffic noise, only the sound of the nearby murmuring creek and the breeze in the trees. The other campers here were very quiet and respectful of the rules. The beautiful moonlight set one side of the canyon aglow and the clear sky was filled with stars. I didn't need my rain fly, so could enjoy finding the constellations as I lay in my tent. In the morning, I awoke just before dawn when my dog sat bolt upright and intently watched with me as an elk cow walked through our campsite. The fee here is $10 a.night, and worth every penny!

    Here is the one caveat: as of this writing, (late July 2018) the loud diesel pickup truck that came through to empty trash bins at 6am was jarring. It was followed by the back-up beeping of heavy machinery by 6:30am, as work on a new building commenced near the campground. This was so unfortunate, and I pity the folks that had hoped to sleep in.

  • Kristina  C.
    Jun. 10, 2021

    Lone 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.

  • C
    Jun. 21, 2021

    Wildhorse Casino

    Relaxing and excellent

    We’ve always enjoyed this area my entire life. First time here RVing. Amazing golf course, super friendly staff, great clean pool! Breakfast at the course is awesome, within walking distance and great bang for the buck. Did not visit casino, but shuttle is readily available.

  • J
    Aug. 30, 2022

    Lone 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!

  • M
    Aug. 29, 2019

    Lone Tree Campground — Cottonwood Canyon State Park

    Clean, beautiful, quiet, relaxing, family friendly

    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. Winds can pick up in the canyon so be sure to have strong tent stakes. Right next to the John Day River great walking path along the River. Fenced dog park for your pet and free bicycles for use.

  • Jill R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 11, 2017

    Lone Tree Campground — Cottonwood Canyon State Park

    Fabulous new Oregon State Park

    Wow!!!! That seemed to be a word I used constantly during my 3 day stay at this wonderful new park. I wasn't sure what to expect at this high desert park, but situated deep in a canyon on a once working cattle ranch, this park is poised to become one of Oregon's top state parks. Whoever has done the design and development of this location should be praised. They're working with the natural features and old ranch buildings to give campers a feeling of history while they enjoy the remote locations typical of Eastern Oregon. Loads of wonderful trails, free use of mountain bikes, an information center, wonderful, huge sites......all added up to an amazing stay. Yes, it's dry camping so plan ahead. There is potable water on site. The bathrooms are super clean. I stayed there during a full moon and the night lighting of the surrounding hills and rocks was outstanding....not to mention star gazing as there's no peripheral lighting.

  • T
    Aug. 5, 2020

    Lone Tree Campground — Cottonwood Canyon State Park

    Hot, dusty, dry and windy

    This campground in along the John Day River with access to the river from the campground but no water views.  Most sites have a pergola over the picnic table for shade and a sturdy wooden fence, I assume for wind protection.  The sites are nicely spaced but the wind, blowing dust and heat made it pretty uncomfortable to be outside. The river here is broad and shallow so not deep enough for watercraft.  The water was pretty warm.  There are several hiking trails along the river.

  • Jeff C.
    Jul. 17, 2019

    Lone Tree Campground — Cottonwood Canyon State Park

    Enjoyed Our Stay

    Date Stayed: July 11th 2019 Campsite:#18 needed 1 inch lift to level left side. Price:$10 no electricity Dump Station: No Altitude: 577 ft Camp Host: Didn't meet Ease of Access: Right off hwy 206, our 28 ft travel trailer easily fit with room to spare. Entry to park is level and paved. Once entering campsite area pavement turns to gravel. Weather: Days sunny upper 80's nights low 60's. Very breezy during the day, once the sun went down, the breeze stopped. Noise: None, far enough from hwy, no noise, a very quiet park. Activities: Geocaching cache five within a couple of miles. Park provided free single gear mountain bikes to use, wife and I went for an evening bike ride. Many trails to walk around the park and along the John Day river. Free showers too, good hot water, showers are a 5 minute walk from the campground. Wife and I enjoyed the campground, we stayed one night as we traveled home from John Day Fossil Beds.

  • C
    Jul. 23, 2020

    Lone Tree Campground — Cottonwood Canyon State Park

    Quiet, serene, oasis

    This beautiful campground was loaded with amenities. The gorgeous John Day River, was perfect for fishing, swimming, floating. There was several trails within the campground as well as trailheads around the perimeter. 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. Pet friendly! Including a fenced in dog area (about an acre) and doggie poo bags readily available. We have a truck with camper but the tent sites each had a solar panel to provide electricity for charging the essentials. The grounds must have been a farm originally and the campground designers did an awesome job of using the existing structures to add to the rustic nature and maintain the land’s historic relevance. Cottonwood Canyon surpassed our expectations, especially considering the very low price tag. I cannot recommend highly enough.


Guide to Heppner

Cabin glamping in Heppner, Oregon offers outdoor recreation opportunities at an elevation of 1,700 feet in the rolling hills of Morrow County. This high desert climate sees summer temperatures reaching 90°F during day and dropping to 50°F at night, with significant seasonal temperature variations. Winter visitors can enjoy clear skies with fewer crowds, though some facilities close seasonally.

What to do

Fishing access: John Day River provides fishing opportunities near Lone Tree Campground — Cottonwood Canyon State Park. According to one camper, "The John Day River is easily accessible and swimmable just down from the campsite. It's great to fish, float, or hike the trails nearby."

OHV riding: 300+ miles of trails at Morrow County OHV Park offer extensive terrain for off-road vehicles. A visitor notes, "If you ride ATVs, dirt bikes or side by sides there are over 300 miles of trails over 9,000 acres here. Water and sewer hook ups as well."

Kayaking: Camas Creek provides water recreation for novice paddlers. At Ukiah-Dale Forest, one reviewer shared, "Quiet 27 spot state campground... Right on Camas Creek. Lovely."

Swimming: Penland Lake offers water access with some cautions. One camper advised, "We found a nice place to wade our feet in the water and play fetch with the puppers. It smelled awful and wasn't really the ideal wading water but we made it work."

What campers like

Affordability: $10-40 per night depending on amenities and hookups. A visitor to Ukiah-Dale Forest State Scenic Corridor mentioned, "$10 a night self pay. You can buy a small cart of firewood for $5. We had the place to ourselves in early May."

Wildlife viewing: Birds and elk frequent camping areas. One Cottonwood Canyon visitor shared, "In the morning, I awoke just before dawn when my dog sat bolt upright and intently watched with me as an elk cow walked through our campsite."

Stargazing: Low light pollution creates exceptional night sky viewing. A reviewer at Cottonwood Canyon noted, "The evening I arrived was the night before a full moon, so the setting sun over the canyon and the waxing moon gave a lovely glow to the sights."

Campsite spacing: Well-separated sites at many locations provide privacy. At Crow Butte Park, a camper observed, "Campsites are well-spaced (both back-in and pull-through), with electric and non-electric options. Reasonable cost for a full hookup at $40/night."

What you should know

Seasonal closures: Check ahead for operating dates. Ukiah-Dale Forest State Scenic Corridor operates "mid April to mid October" according to campground information.

Wildlife precautions: Rattlesnakes inhabit several areas. A visitor warned, "This camp ground is located deep in a canyon 15 miles from Wasco, Oregon... It's also a rattlesnake habitat in Eastern Oregon's high desert biome."

Weather considerations: Wind exposure affects comfort at some sites. A visitor to Willow Creek RV Park described it as "A great place to relax with friends and family," earning it a 5-star rating despite occasional wind challenges.

Bathroom facilities: Limited options at some locations. One camper at Crow Butte Park noted, "The only bathroom/shower was right by the office. While it wasn't crowded, it was far from our site."

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Kid-friendly facilities available at some campgrounds. A visitor to Morrow County OHV Park shared that "This place is great for families. Huge playground and lots of different types of camping available."

Swimming safety: Check water conditions before entering. One Penland Lake visitor cautioned, "Unfortunately, when we got out of the water we found leeches attached to our feet. So I would say this water isn't really meant for swimming and more for fishing and boating/floating."

Bike-friendly trails: Flat paths suitable for children. At Wildhorse Casino, a camper mentioned, "Clean, quiet, and lots to do! Golf, museum, movies, walking trails, nature and special events!"

Frogs and wildlife: Small creatures fascinate kids. A Crow Butte visitor shared, "There are really cute baby frogs hopping all around in the mornings though which was very cute. Just watch your step."

Tips from RVers

Pull-through availability: Easy access at several campgrounds. A Wildhorse Casino visitor noted, "Easy access for either pull through or back in. Fills up in the afternoon."

Hookup options: Water and electric services vary by campground. At Crow Butte Park, "The site was level, power checked out good and sewer and water were also provided. There is a picnic table."

Site selection: Perimeter spots often provide better atmosphere. One RVer at Wildhorse Casino advised, "The camp spots in the middle of the camping around had terrible grass and no trees. Camping stops around the perimeter had good grass and trees."

Road noise considerations: Some sites have highway proximity. A visitor noted, "Sites 1-5 are across from the office and along the road out - so one needs to anticipate truck noise and idling early morning when people might be leaving."

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