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Priest Hole Recreation Site

Priest Hole contains 14 drive-in campsites with fire rings and picnic tables including one group site. An area in the northwest corner of the recreation site is designated for walk-in dispersed camping without fire rings or picnic tables. There are also day use areas with picnic tables and two restrooms. Access to the John Day Wild and Scenic River includes a boat launch and walk-in day use. No potable water or garbage services area available. Please help take care of this beautiful resource by…

  • Managed by: Bureau of Land Management
  • Coordinates: 44.739287, -120.271366

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Sutton Mountain and Pat's Cabin Wilderness Study Areas
  • Sutton Mountain Back Country Byway
  • OCHOCO DIVIDE GROUP SITE
  • Scotty Creek Trailhead
  • Bridge Creek Wilderness
  • Walton Lake

Frequently asked questions

Is Priest Hole Recreation Site reservable?

Priest Hole Recreation Site is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Priest Hole Recreation Site?

See the map for Priest Hole Recreation Site's exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at Priest Hole Recreation Site?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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