Wasco anchors central Oregon's wheat heartland, where golden fields roll under spinning wind turbines along Highway 97. Camp here to launch epic hikes in Cottonwood Canyon State Park and river floats on the Deschutes. Four standout RV parks deliver hookups, showers, and easy access to these adventures.
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About Wasco, Oregon
Wasco hugs Highway 97 amid vast wheat plains and towering wind farms that power the region. Farmers harvest golden crops each summer, while the John Day River carves rugged canyons nearby. Anglers hook steelhead in the Deschutes River at Maupin, just a short drive south. Small-town life pulses at the Wasco City Park and historic Feedlot Saloon, where locals swap tales over cold beers. The annual Sherman County Fair in nearby Moro draws crowds for rodeos and pie contests.
Deschutes River State Recreation Area suits groups with showers, 30- and 50-amp hookups, and rates from $25 to $74 nightly. Lone Tree Campground at Cottonwood Canyon State Park draws families seeking 30- and 50-amp sites plus showers for $13 to $74. Budget travelers snag spots at Cottonwood Canyon State Park starting at $14. Rufus Landing fits pet owners perfectly with pull-through sites and pet-friendly policies.
- Four RV parks cluster near Wasco, three offering showers and 30/50-amp hookups
- Deschutes River State Recreation Area provides riverfront group sites at $25-$74 per night
- Rufus Landing features pet-friendly pull-through spots along the Columbia River
- Cottonwood Canyon State Park starts at $14 nightly for John Day River access
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