We’ve managed to book regular stays at Cottonwood State Park and this week was September’s visit.
There is a quiet stillness to this spot that is very restful.
This cabin camping is just the ticket.
It starts with a couple hours drive up Highway 97 through a cross section of Central Oregon landscapes . . . forests to wheat fields, sage steppes to wind farms.
The day-use area allows us to plan a late lunch before the ‘official’ check in time.
We also managed to get in some fishing early in the afternoon.
Evening to sunset we mostly just sit in the shade of the cabin’s porch and sip cold beverages.
Though this time, the day was a bit too warm and we had to take advantage of the AC to endure the afternoon heat.
Outside urban light pollution, the star-filled skies require an early morning gaze.
There is coffee sipped to the sunrise over the John Day River and perhaps a morning try at Small Mouth Bass.
We’re usually packed and back on the road by noon.
It’s not a lot of time spent, but the value of place and peace of mind is huge.
We’ve got another stay reserved for next month and regularly check the reservation site to look for openings and chart the next stay.
Bliss!