Cabin rental · U.S. Forest Service · Wallowa Whitman National Forest · North Powder, OR

Peavy Cabin

Peavy Cabin was built in 1934 by Dr. George Wilcox Peavy, Dean of the School of Forestry at Oregon Agricultural College (later Oregon State University). The facility was used as his outdoor laboratory to instruct forestry students. The cabin was then turned over to the Forest Service and used as a guard station. Several restoration projects have kept the integrity and charm of this historic structure, which is now recorded in the Heritage Resource Inventory as a historic site. This cabin is available from July 1 until October 31 and is accessible via an unpaved road. High clearance and 4-wheel drive vehicles are recommended.

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Mccully · 6 mi away · 13,604 acres
3 more within 50 miles
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Amenities & rules

FeesPayment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10.00 non-refundable on line reservation fee may be charged for some facilities.

This rustic, single-room log cabin contains a fireplace with a wood stove for heating, a large table and benches, and enough beds to sleep 4. The kitchen is equipped with a gas range, refrigerator and dry sink, as well as some cooking and serving utensils. The grounds are partially fenced and include a picnic table and wood shed. Space is available for additional tent camping. A vault toilet is located near the cabin. There is no potable water on-site, and guests must bring plenty for drinking, washing and cooking. Guests are expected to bring garbage bags to pack out trash and are required to clean the cabin before leaving. Bedding, towels, dish soap and emergency items like flashlights and first aid kits are not provided. Phone service, fuel, and a small general store with a cafe are located approximately 15 miles away in the community of Granite.

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Getting there

North of Baker City, take U.S. Hwy 30 (Elkhorn Drive Scenic Byway) to Haines. At Haines, turn west on County Rd 1146, staying with the Scenic Byway to Anthony Lakes. Continue on the Scenic Byway (now Forest Service Road 73) past the Elkhorn Summit for approximately 8 miles.

Nearest townNorth Powder, Oregon
Coordinates44.9100° N, 118.2650° W · Directions ↗

Charges and cancellations

A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees.

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Mccully

    6 mi from the campground · 13,604 acres · 91% contained

  • Prescribed
    Birdtrack 621 Broadcast Rx

    29 mi from the campground · 377 acres

  • Prescribed
    Bird Track 610/607A Rx

    30 mi from the campground · 141 acres

  • Prescribed
    Greenwood Rx

    36 mi from the campground · 38 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Explore

Worth a stop

Peavy Cabin is 3 miles from the state-designated Elkhorn Scenic Byway. This 106-mile drive through the Elkhorn Mountains passes through ghost towns and features numerous lakes and rivers.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

North Fork John Day Wilderness begins about 5.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

The cabin sits next to the Wild and Scenic North Fork John Day River at an elevation of 5,900 feet. The Wild and Scenic North Fork John Day River originates in the North Fork John Day Wilderness, and the Baldy Unit section of this wilderness is adjacent to the cabin. The Baldy Unit features diverse landscapes like the rolling benchlands and the granite outcrops of the Greenhorn Mountains. Much of the wilderness is composed of gentle benchlands and tablelands; the remaining of steep ridges and alpine lake basins. Dense virgin stands of conifer species like Douglas fir, white fir, western larch and lodgepole pine cover the landscape. The area also supports wildlife species like Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer, RockyMountain goats and black bears ( information on bear safety ).

Recreation

Peavy Trailhead is adjacent to the cabin and provides access to the North Fork John Day Wilderness via the Peavy Trail #1640 and the Cunningham Cove Trail #1643. Both trails connect with the Elkhorn Crest National Recreation Trail #1611. These trails are suitable for hikers and horseback riders. The North Fork John Day River is a popular fishing spot for anglers wishing to catch smallmouth bass and steelhead.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Peavy Cabin?

Sites at Peavy Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Peavy Cabin?

Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10.00 non-refundable on line reservation fee may be charged for some facilities.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Peavy Cabin?

Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Peavy Cabin?

A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation.

Source: Charges and cancellations

How many sites does Peavy Cabin have?

1 site, including 1 cabin.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Peavy Cabin?

Peavy Trailhead is adjacent to the cabin and provides access to the North Fork John Day Wilderness via the Peavy Trail #1640 and the Cunningham Cove Trail #1643. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Peavy Cabin?

North Powder, Oregon. Peavy Cabin is 3 miles from the state-designated Elkhorn Scenic Byway.

Source: Getting there

What if Peavy Cabin is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Anthony Lake (4 mi), Mud Lake Campground (4.1 mi), and Grande Ronde Lake Campground (4.7 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby