Peavy Cabin

Wallowa Whitman National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: North Powder, OR, OR

Price: From $105 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (18 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/peavy-cabin to be notified when sites open up.

Historic 1934 cabin built by Oregon State University's Dean of Forestry, now a charming one-site campground that serves as an excellent base camp for hiking and recreation in the Anthony Lakes area.

Wildlife alert: Mountain goats, Rocky Mountain mule deer, Columbia red squirrels, Clark's nutcrackers, and American kestrels present in the area

Insider tips for Peavy Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site Located on the Elkhorn Drive Scenic Byway near Anthony Lakes with excellent hiking and recreation opportunities Camp host on-site for assistance and information

Skip Peavy Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You're planning to visit outside May through October — seasonal operations only. You're camping with a large group — only 1 tent site available.

Best time to visit Peavy Cabin: May-October — Official operating season only; campground operates seasonally.

Nearby campgrounds: Anthony Lake Guard Station (North Powder, OR), North Fork John Day Campground (Or) (Ukiah, OR), Congo Gulch (UKIAH, OR), Olive Lake Campground (Or) (Ukiah, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Peavy Cabin

Cell signal at Peavy Cabin (North Powder, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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North Powder, OR, OR★ 4.7 (18 reviews)From $105/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesCamp Host
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups — no hookups available✕ You're planning to visit outside May through October — seasonal operations only✕ You're camping with a large group — only 1 tent site available

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site

Located on the Elkhorn Drive Scenic Byway near Anthony Lakes with excellent hiking and recreation opportunities

Camp host on-site for assistance and information

Best: May-October

Official operating season only; campground operates seasonally

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Mountain goats, Rocky Mountain mule deer, Columbia red squirrels, Clark's nutcrackers, and American kestrels present in the area

Location

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541-894-2332· Wallowa Whitman National Forest
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. Turn left (east) on FSR 380 and travel approximately 3 miles to the end of the road to Peavy Cabin. South of Baker City, take State Hwy 7 to the Sumpter Junction. Turn right and follow the Elkhorn Drive Scenic Byway through S

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Wallowa Whitman National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Wallowa Whitman National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Peavy Cabin cost per night?+
Peavy Cabin costs $105 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Peavy Cabin open?+
Peavy Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Peavy Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Peavy Cabin?+
Peavy Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Peavy Cabin?+
Peavy Cabin is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Peavy Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Peavy Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Peavy Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Peavy Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$105 /night★ 4.7 (18)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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