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Peavy Cabin

PEAVY CABIN
PEAVY CABIN
PEAVY CABIN

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.

Number of accommodations: 1

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on Jun 19

Sites & Availability

1 Site Available

Site
Price
🏠 001, Loop: AREA PEAVY CABIN
4 guests
$105.00
/ per night

Reviews (18)

What Guests Are Saying

Peavy Cabin offers a relaxing and cozy retreat, featuring clean accommodations and thoughtful amenities like drinking water and ice. Guests appreciate the beautiful surroundings and the North Fork of the John Day for recreational activities. However, bug issues, including mosquitoes and flies, detracted from the experience, preventing a perfect rating.

Review Summary

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Hollie T

Verified

September 26, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PEAVY CABIN

5

Always a relaxing visit to Peavy .

Karen J

Verified

July 17, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PEAVY CABIN

5

The cabin and restroom were clean and someone was nice to leave a little drinking water for our arrival and a bag of ice in the freezer.
We enjoyed listening to the larch snags β€˜sing’ in the wind during a thunderstorm downdraft, rode bikes with our grandchildren and had 4 nice, quiet, moonlit nights.

Patty K

Verified

July 3, 2024 β€’ Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PEAVY CABIN

4

This is an incredibly beautiful spot, and the cabin is very cozy. Also, the North Fork of the John Day is right in the backyard, suitable for dunking and wading. The reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the bugs were pretty bad - a few wasps, but clouds of hover flies and orange butterflies at the front porch. I think people have been tossing there waste water there! In the evening, ravenous mosquitoes. Still, paradise with a few warts.

Alli M

Verified

October 15, 2023 β€’ Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PEAVY CABIN

5

Such a cozy, charming, well-maintained cabin!

Crystal B

Verified

July 7, 2023 β€’ Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PEAVY CABIN

5

We had a wonderful time at Peavy. Beautiful, serene and peaceful. The cabin is a luxury out in the wilderness. Just be sure to bring lanterns as the cabin lighting is quite dim.

Chris S

Verified

October 4, 2022 β€’ Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PEAVY CABIN

5

Nice to see the Cunningham Cove and Peavy trails have been cleared all the way up to the Elkhorn Crest trail. It's great to be able to just head out of the cabin and spend the day hiking. Saw a couple of juvenile black bears while hiking the Granite Creek trail (hope they learn to flee from humans before hunting season starts). Also hiked to Van Patten Lake, a steep hike to a good Brook Trout lake (an alternative to Crawfish Lake if you've already done that).

Didn't have the chance to try Baldy Creek trail (I guess I'll have to come back again next year).

Joshua H

Verified

August 22, 2022 β€’ Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PEAVY CABIN

4

Great place. Rustic and quiet. Only complaint was the futon mattress. Very hard and uncomfortable. Bring a pad or cot for everyone. Gas heat worked great. Lights are pretty dim. Good fridge and oven/stove. Nearby outhouse is very nice concrete building. Trailer spot on sight. Road in was easier than expected from description. Mind you this was August. If you go keep it nice. This place was a treasure and I intend to go back.

Spencer H

Verified

August 13, 2022 β€’ Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PEAVY CABIN

5

Quiet. Well maintained.

Karen L

Verified

June 27, 2022 β€’ Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PEAVY CABIN

5

The cabin and the setting were idyllic, and access to river and Elkhorn Crest trails each day lead to days of adventures!

Chris S

Verified

October 8, 2021 β€’ Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PEAVY CABIN

5

Very nice cabin located in a secluded valley near the Elkhorn Crest. You can either head up to Anthony Lake and the Elkhorn Crest area or explore sections of the North Fork John Day River (many opportunities to hike and fish in both areas). Excellent fall foliage in October. The new central heating is nice to have early in the morning to get out of bed.

Location Peavy Cabin

Address:
47500 Anthony Lakes Hwy
North Powder, OR, 97867
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 44.91 / -118.265

Policies & Rules

Category About
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Entry to the cabin is by combination lock; You will recieve a confirmation Email with the combination to the cabin. Email alcampgrounds@anthonylakes.com for any questions.

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Arrival time is 1:00 p.m.; departure time is 11:00 a.m.

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Guests need to supply their own drinking water

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No smoking inside of the cabin

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Cabin stay duration is limited to 7 days.

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Pets are welcome but must remain outside

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Hay brought in must be certified weed free

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Out-of-state horses must have a current Coggins test

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