Fire burns through Cottonwood Canyon State Park, estimated at more than 5,000 acres
Cottonwood Canyon State Park’s developed area burned today, June 12 but firefighters were able to save most of the structures, save a few small buildings. Photo courtesy the Sherman County Sheriff’s Office
The Dalles, Ore., June 12, 2025 - The Ferry Fire burning in and near Cottonwood Canyon State park has grown from a brushfire to some 5,000 acres as heavy winds are pushing the blaze in the steep arid country filled with dry grass and sagebrush.
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Looking downriver from the cabins toward the campground at Cottonwood Canyon State Park. Photo courtesy the Sherman County Sheriff’s Office
Cottonwood Canyon is located on the John Day River which is 15 miles south of the town of Wasco on Highway 206.
Fire on both sides of highway 206 near Cottonwood Canyon State Park. Photo courtesy the Sherman County Sheriff’s Office
Fire as seen on June 11 from Cottonwood Canyon State Park looking up the John Day River. Photo courtesy the Sherman County Sheriff’s Office
Rangers at Cottonwood Canyon State Park made the decision to evacuate the campground as a preventative safety measure.
