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Campground Brochure and Map for Cottonwood Canyon State Park (SP) in Oregon. Published by Oregon State Parks.
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CAMPGROUND
Year-round camping
The Pinnacles Trail (5 miles) and the Lost Corral Trail (4.3
miles), follow either side of the John Day River downstream.
The Lost Corral Trail, leaving from JS Burres, is open to
hikers, bikers and equestrians. The Pinnacles Trail, leaving
from the end of the campground, is open to bikers and
hikers.
(max site size is 75 feet). Available first-come, first-served
Group tent camp for up to 25 people
Four rustic cabins
Potable water
Flush restroom with showers
Hiker/biker camp with seven sites, picnic tables and vault
toilets
Reservable Day-use Area
• Picnic shelter
• Shade shelter
• Flush restroom
J.S. Burres Boat Launch
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River Access
Vault toilet
River recreation, fishing and hunting
Latitude: 45.483785 N
Longitude: -120.458778 W
1-800-551-6949
oregonstateparks.org
Explore trails by boot,
bike or on horseback
ottonwood Canyon State Park is rugged and vast, from
the vertical cliffs carved by the John Day River to deep
canyons and arid, rocky grasslands that extend for miles in all
directions. In addition to camping, the park’s 8,000-plus acres
are open for hiking, boating, horseback riding, fishing and
hunting. Come explore and contemplate the elemental forces
that carved this unique landscape.
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Cottonwood Canyon State Park
99989 Highway 206, Wasco, OR 97065
541-394-0002
calling the park at 541-394-0002.
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• 21 primitive sites for tents and self-contained RV’s
Cottonwood Canyon State Park
Park Information:
The iconic John Day River is a long, remote, natural river
system, with 252 undammed miles. The lower John Day River
offers one of the best wild spring and fall steelhead runs in
Northeast Oregon. Anglers also come for catfish and
smallmouth bass. J.S. Burres, across the river, is a popular
boat launch for rafts, kayaks, canoes and drift boats.
The park is also open to hunting outside the developed area. It
is the responsibility of the hunter to stay current on regulations.
Smoking in Oregon State Parks is allowed only in personal vehicles, RVs, campsites
and portions of day use parks along state highways that are designated as safety
rest areas by the Oregon Department of Transportation.
63400-9844 (4/19)
Hikers can enjoy the Hard Stone Trail, which heads
upstream 1.5 miles one way. Or, you can strike out on your
own along old, unmaintained ranching roads that lead into
the back country.
Wild and natural
Visitors may see Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer,
pronghorn antelope, coyotes, white-tailed jackrabbit,
big horn sheep, and all manner of smaller mammals.
Both migratory and resident bird populations are a treat,
especially for raptor lovers. The rocky landscape also invites
reptiles, including at least six species of lizards, western
rattlesnakes and various nonvenomous snakes. April and
May put on a show of wildflowers.
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Stay safe
Cottonwood Canyon is remote, rugged and deliberately
undeveloped. A few basic steps can help you stay safe.
Have a plan for your day, and tell somebody about it.
There is no cell phone coverage anywhere in the park.
Carry plenty of water—20 ounces per hour for hiking in
hot sun; potable water is available only at the developed day
use area and in the campground.
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Rattlesnakes and cougars live here. Leave the snakes alone;
they will not bite unless threatened. To avoid cougars, always
hike in groups and make noise to announce your presence.
Report any cougar sightings to park staff.
Ticks are most active in spring and early summer and live
in long grass and brush. The best defenses are vigilance and
avoidance.
Support your parks by becoming a member of the Oregon State Parks
Foundation. Free 12-month day-use parking permit with your membership.
oregonstateparksfoundation.org.
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• Vehicles must be parked on the gravel parking pads.
• Pets must be physically restrained at all times when not
confined in a vehicle or tent. Leashes must be no longer
than six feet. All waste must be properly removed.
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