Peavy Cabin
Closed — Closed for the season. Open July 1 through October 31. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Access road (Forest Road 73) is closed in winter from Anthony Lakes Ski Area to Granite.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order.
Occupancy and Use of Wild and Scenic Snake River Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Prohibitions on all National Forest System Lands with in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, in the State of Oregon and Idaho within a 1/4 mile of the Snake River Between Hells Canyon Dam, river mile 247.5, down stream to the Oregon-Washington boarder at river mile 176.0.
Forest Order: HCNRA Fire Closure Order
Pursuant to 36 CFR, Sec. 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System Landswithin the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, in the State of Oregon and Idaho within a ¼ mile of the Snake
Forest Order: Anthony Lakes Over-the-Snow and Wheeled Vehicles
Prohibitions on vehicle use off road in areas around Anthony Lakes.
Forest Order: Tri-Forest 14-Day Stay Limit
Prohibitions for camping on the Umatilla, Wallowa-Whitman, and Malheur National Forests for a period longer than 14 days within any 30-day period.
Forest Order: Hells Canyon National Recreation Area - Domestic Sheep and Goats
Prohibitions on possessing, storing, or transporting any domestic sheep or goat in the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area.
About
Peavy Cabin offers a unique opportunity to stay in a piece of Oregon forestry history. Built in 1934 by Dr. George Wilcox Peavy, Dean of the School of Forestry at Oregon Agricultural College (now Oregon State University), this log cabin served as his outdoor laboratory for instructing forestry students before being converted to a Forest Service guard station. The facility has been carefully restored and is listed in the Heritage Resource Inventory as a historic site. The rustic one-room cabin sits at 5,900 feet elevation along the Wild and Scenic North Fork John Day River, surrounded by dense virgin stands of Douglas fir, white fir, western larch, and lodgepole pine. The cabin sleeps four and includes a fireplace with wood stove for heating, large table and benches, and a kitchen equipped with a gas range, refrigerator, sink, and basic cooking utensils. The partially fenced grounds feature a horse corral, wood shed, and large yard suitable for additional tent camping. A vault toilet is located near the cabin, but visitors must bring all their own water for drinking, cooking, and washing. Peavy Trailhead is adjacent to the cabin, providing direct access to the Baldy Unit of the North Fork John Day Wilderness. The Peavy Trail #1640 and Cunningham Cove Trail #1643 both connect to the Elkhorn Crest National Recreation Trail #1611, offering excellent opportunities for hikers and horseback riders. The North Fork John Day River is popular with anglers targeting smallmouth bass and steelhead. The cabin is located just 3 miles from the Elkhorn Scenic Byway, a 106-mile scenic drive through the Elkhorn Mountains. Access requires a 4-wheel drive, high clearance vehicle via unpaved Forest Road 380.
Directions
From Baker City, head north on Highway 30 toward Haines approximately 10 miles. In Haines turn left and follow the Anthony Lake Highway signs (turns into Forest Road 73) for 25 miles to Anthony Lake Recreation Area. Travel past the Anthony Lakes Ski Area and go about 11.5 miles more on Forest Road 73 to Forest Road 380. Turn left on Forest Road 380 and go about 3 miles to Peavy Cabin on the right side. Forest Road 380 is an unpaved single lane road requiring high clearance and 4-wheel drive vehicles.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $105 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| campgrounds@anthonylakes.com | |
| Phone | +1 (541) 894-2332 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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