Spencer H
VerifiedAugust 14, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PEAVY CABIN
Magnificent site. So peaceful. Superbly maintained. We stay for a few nights every second or third year.
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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.
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001, Loop: AREA PEAVY CABIN
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Cabin
- 4 guests
Site Details
Up to 4 guests
Surface: Gravel
Driveway entry: Pull-Through
Reviews
38 reviews
Summary
Peavy Cabin offers a magnificent and peaceful retreat, well-maintained with clean facilities and thoughtful amenities like drinking water and ice upon arrival. Guests appreciate the charming natural surroundings, enjoying activities like biking and experiencing the serene ambiance during their stay. While the fire pit could use some ash removal, it remains usable, contributing to a relaxing experience overall.
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Dan O
VerifiedJuly 5, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PEAVY CABIN
Cabin is in good shape, all the gas fixtures working and reasonably well stocked with dishes, utensils etc.. FYI, there is a fire pit that could benefit from ash removal but is useable when fire conditions permit. We had rain, hail and snow so spent one day in Granite and Sumpter. the former has a fascinating small cemetary.
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Hollie T
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PEAVY CABIN
Always a relaxing visit to Peavy .
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Hollie T
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PEAVY CABIN
Always a relaxing visit to Peavy .
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Karen J
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PEAVY CABIN
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 ‘sing’ in the wind during a thunderstorm downdraft, rode bikes with our grandchildren and had 4 nice, quiet, moonlit nights.
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Karen J
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PEAVY CABIN
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 ‘sing’ in the wind during a thunderstorm downdraft, rode bikes with our grandchildren and had 4 nice, quiet, moonlit nights.
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Patty K
VerifiedJuly 3, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PEAVY CABIN
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.
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Patty K
VerifiedJuly 3, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PEAVY CABIN
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.
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Alli M
VerifiedOctober 15, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PEAVY CABIN
Such a cozy, charming, well-maintained cabin!
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Alli M
VerifiedOctober 15, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PEAVY CABIN
Such a cozy, charming, well-maintained cabin!
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Location & Directions for Peavy Cabin
47500 Anthony Lakes Hwy, North Powder, OR 97867 United States
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...
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 mi. Turn left (east) on FSR 380 and travel approximately 3 mi 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 Sumpter and on to Granite. From Granite, proceed north for approximately 7 mi on FSR 73 (Scenic Byway) to North Fork John Day Campground. Turn east. Continue approximately 5 mi on the Scenic Byway, turn right on FSR 380 and go 3 mi to Peavy Cabin.
CAUTION: FSR 380 is a native surface road and is not intended or suitable for low clearance passenger vehicles. Four-wheel drive and high clearance vehicles are strongly recommended. In spring, when the snow is melting and during rainy weather, road conditions can be hazardous due to washouts and possibly high water on the road.
Please ask for current road conditions prior to driving the road. FSR 73 is closed in the winter from Anthony Lakes Ski area to Granite.
Highway access
Peavy Cabin is accessible via U.S. Hwy 30 (Elkhorn Drive Scenic Byway) and State Hwy 7, both of which are within reasonable driving distance.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
1PM
Check out time
11AM
General
- Entry to the cabin is by combination lock; You will recieve a confirmation Email with the combination to the cabin. Email [email protected] for any questions.
- Guests need to supply their own drinking water
- No smoking inside of the cabin
- Cabin stay duration is limited to 7 days.
- Pets are welcome but must remain outside
- Hay brought in must be certified weed free
- Out-of-state horses must have a current Coggins test
- Click here for more information about Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
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