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Bates State Park
This Historic Valley in the Blue Mountains is THE Place to Beat the Crowds
Set on a modest 131 acres, this lumber mill turned wilderness getaway is never crowded. Seriously. Never. Sure, it may not have all the frills of some of the more popular Oregon state parks. But if you crave solitude, this park on the John Day River is your new best friend.
The 3+ miles of hiking trails wind through pine trees and shrubs. There's also a path around the old mill pond, where you can cast a line if you're feeling lucky.
The lumber town itself was torn down in the 70s. Today, you find a campground with 28 rustic sites and nearby vault toilets. Shade is scarce in the wide-open sites, but a canopy tent does the trick.
There's also a cozy hiker/biker camp with six sites, electric hook-ups, and a day use area with a picnic shelter. Keep in mind all s
Set on a modest 131 acres, this lumber mill turned wilderness getaway is never crowded. Seriously. Never. Sure, it may not have all the frills of some of the more popular Oregon state parks. But if you crave solitude, this park on the John Day River is your new best friend.
The 3+ miles of hiking trails wind through pine trees and shrubs. There's also a path around the old mill pond, where you can cast a line if you're feeling lucky.
The lumber town itself was torn down in the 70s. Today, you find a campground with 28 rustic sites and nearby vault toilets. Shade is scarce in the wide-open sites, but a canopy tent does the trick.
There's also a cozy hiker/biker camp with six sites, electric hook-ups, and a day use area with a picnic shelter. Keep in mind all sites are first-come, first-served—get there early if you're planning a summer trip. The park opens daily May through October.
Activities in the park
1 campground in Bates State Park
Between May and October, pitch your tent in the valley of the Blue Mountains and enjoy the historic echoes of a once-was mill town and your proximity to the the middle fork John Day River, Clear Creek, Bridge Creek and the sweet appeal of small town Prairie City. Bates offers primitive first-come first-served sites for tents or self-contained RV Read more...
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