Priest Hole BLM Recreation Site in OR -- Campground & RV Camping

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Priest Hole BLM Recreation Site in OR

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42 mi from Prineville

9.6 mi off US 26 (straight line)

Maps Reviews 1,507 ft

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Setting

Some privacy

Priest Hole Recreation Site sits on the John Day Wild and Scenic River approximately 12 miles from Mitchell, Oregon. The site provides 14 drive-in campsites with fire rings and picnic tables, plus a walk-in dispersed area and one group site. Two vault toilets serve visitors; no potable water or garbage services available. Camping is free with a 14-day stay limit. Activities include fishing, swimming, hiking, hunting, and boating via boat launch. Campfires prohibited June 1–October 15.

  • Moderately separated here.
  • John Day River runs 0.1 mi off.
  • Cactus Ridge stands 2,123 ft above the map pin, 3.3 miles north.

Climate averages

October normals 39–68°F, 0.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy

Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 98 of 100.

Tree cover0%30m sat. est.