Cabins near La Pine, Oregon provide shelter in a region averaging 300 days of sunshine annually with temperatures that can drop below freezing even in summer months. The Newberry Volcano area influences the terrain around most cabin locations, with elevations ranging from 4,200 to 6,300 feet, creating dramatic temperature shifts between day and night.
What to do
Fishing at multiple lakes: Both East Lake Resort and Paulina Lake offer prime fishing opportunities. "Caught some Kokanee had someone in the campground with a smoker he gave us a smoked Kokanee," notes a visitor to East Lake Resort, which sits directly on East Lake with boat launch facilities.
Hiking volcanic formations: The Newberry Volcano area provides unique terrain exploration. "We went to the big Obsidion Flow is down the road it was cool to go hike on it, Lava that looks like black glass," reports a camper who stayed at East Lake Resort cabins while exploring the area.
Winter activities: Heated cabins remain available during winter months at some locations. "We stayed here in the winter in our camper van and enjoyed the electrical hook up for hearing and cooking inside our van. Only one loop of the campground is open in the winter," shares a visitor at LaPine State Park Campground.
What campers like
Spacious cabin options: Cabin accommodations vary from rustic to fully equipped. "Large campground plenty of room to roam around and hike. Nice place to play with your dog or dogs. Clean facilities," reports a camper at LaPine State Park, whose cabins feature electricity and heating.
Quiet, forested settings: Cabins at most locations provide privacy among the trees. "This is a quiet location, only needed 2 inch lift to level left side," notes a visitor at Thousand Trails Bend-Sunriver describing their cabin site.
Restaurant access: Several cabin locations offer on-site dining. "A nice touch was at check in we were provided a local area magazine with really good info concerning sights to see and places to eat," reports a camper at Big Pines RV Park, which provides cabin accommodation with nearby restaurant options.
What you should know
Seasonal operation: Many cabin facilities close during winter. "There are a couple good hiking trails and the river was beautiful. We were next to the showers and bathrooms. Some of the sites are rather far away from the facilities," notes a guest at LaPine State Park.
Limited connectivity: Cell service and wifi vary significantly. "I could talk and text, but for work I had to drive," explains a camper at LaPine State Park regarding connectivity limitations.
Bathroom distance: Consider cabin placement in relation to facilities. "Bathrooms are a long walk in the middle of the night so I should have chosen a cabin with a bathroom, my mistake," advises a visitor at LaPine State Park.
Pet policies: Rules regarding pets differ between locations. "The individual sites are pretty spacious and have a decent amount of trees. The pools were under construction so the kiddos were disappointed," reports a family staying at Thousand Trails Bend-Sunriver, which allows pets at most cabin sites.
Tips for camping with families
Cabin proximity to activities: Choose cabin locations with built-in recreation. "Great flat trails for beginner mountain biking. Geocaches, showers, but they turned off the water mid October to mid April," notes a camper at LaPine State Park about the amenities for children.
Bring supplies: Stock necessary items before arrival. "Bring quarters if you plan to wash laundry because they don't take debit cards and there isn't a change machine," advises a visitor at Thousand Trails Bend-Sunriver, which offers cabin accommodations year-round.
Weather preparation: Pack for significant temperature changes. "It was cold several days & nights it graupeled on us several times, never saw graupel before," reports a camper at East Lake Resort describing unexpected weather conditions during their cabin stay.
Tips from RVers
Cabin alternatives: Some parks offer both RV sites and cabins. "We stayed in one of the cabins, it was clean and made a nice getaway for a couple days," mentions a visitor to Tumalo State Park Campground, which provides cabin accommodations alongside traditional camping.
Full hook-up availability: Several locations offer services for both RVs and cabins. "Nice bathrooms, super nice and helpful staff. Better than avg wifi with an option for unlimited. I don't feel packed in," reports a guest at Big Pines RV Park, noting the amenities that benefit both cabin and RV guests.
Seasonal considerations: Some services aren't available year-round. "Only one loop of the campground is open in the winter and water is turned off at the sites except for one central location. Heated bathrooms and hot showers are other nice perks," shares a winter visitor at Tumalo State Park.
