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Established in 2013 and encompassing 8,000 acres on the lower John Day River, the Cottonwood Canyon State Park is the second largest state park in Oregon and has beautiful landscapes featuring towering cliffs carved by the John Day River, deep canyons, and arid grasslands. The park has a large campground with 35 primitive sites for tents and self-contained RVs, four rustic cabins, two of which are pet-friendly, a day-use area, picnic shelters, and a group camping area with potable water and vault toilets. The park has several hiking trails that are open to hikers, bikers, and horseback riders, including the Pinnacles Trail, the Lost Corral Trail, and the Hard Stone Trail.

99989 OR-206, Wasco, OR 97065, Phone: 541-394-0002

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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