
Cottonwood Canyon State Park
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This park experiences heavy crowds, especially on weekends.
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Popular destination, arrive early for parking
Best: Weekdays before 10am
Cottonwood Canyon State Park, established in 2013, is the second largest state park in Oregon, encompassing 8,000 acres (3,200 ha) on the lower John Day River. Surrounding the park is another 10,000 acres of public land that is managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.
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Why go: Similar hiking, desert landscapes experience
Around 79 miles away


