The aptly named city of Fossil is the site of Oregon's only public fossil field. While many people come to Fossil hoping to dig up some ancient treasure, there are plenty of other reasons to find yourself in this part of the state, too. The area’s best-known attractions are the colorful Painted Hills of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, while Ochoco National Forest and Umatilla National Forest are nearby, too. Cottonwood Canyon State Park is directly north of town, up the John Day River. Although Cottonwood Canyon camping is available—as is national forest camping—the best selection and widest diversity of options can be found at Fossil Hipcamps, which offer everything from tent and RV sites to parked campervans that double as glampsites.