About 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. Guests must bring some of their own supplies; however, Peavy Cabin does offers few modern conveniences to make for a comfortable stay. Peavy Trailhead is adjacent to the cabin and provides access to the North Fork John Day Wilderness via the Peavy Trail 1640 and the…
- Fees: 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…
- Season: June – October
- Managed by: Wallowa Whitman National Forest, FS
- Where: 12 mi north of Sumpter, OR · 44.91, -118.265
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Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
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No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
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- Mud Lake Campground 4.1 mi
- Grande Ronde Lake Campground 4.7 mi
- North Fork John Day Campground 6.9 mi
- McCully Forks Campground 9.9 mi
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