State Park
Cottonwood Pit
Wheeler, OR
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- Address:Wheeler, OR
About
The campground is located in an old gravel pit. When the water table hit the pit, operations stopped and the site was abandoned. This campground is known for its swimming hole and occasionally has trout.
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Campground Rules
- No campfires allowed
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Hunt context
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During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Oregon hunting page
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