A gem nestled away far from town, Priest Hole is a favorite among the locals for fishing and swimming.
This is the way we had the route originally mapped when we first published it. Alan Liere's fishing-hunting report for Aug. 20. Priest Hole is a local favorite for fishing and swimming. Beyond the risks, this is an incredible campground with amazing river access and stunning views. You will see many rafters drift by on the river and can swim pretty much anywhere though the river can be swift. They can be contacted via phone at (541) 416-6700 for pricing, directions, reservations and more. Priest Hole is a local favorite for fishing and swimming. For a rustic overnight stay deep in eastern Oregon, let your tires roll past the Painted Hills…one of Oregon’s Seven Wonders…and drive deep into John Day River Territory to the Priest Hole Recreation Site.
Priest Hole Recreation Site Photo: BLM. It includes a divine climb on gravel … a heavenly paved downhill that cuts through a deep canyon … glorious farmland …. Connecting people through photography. Priest Hole is located on the John Day River about 12 miles from Mitchell, Oregon. I was hoping to do this ride next weekend. Directions: Priest Hole is located on the John Day River about 12 miles from Mitchell, Oregon. PETS are allowed. Any road closures, etc…? Fire restrictions run June 1 – September 30 (liquid gas or propane only). As you enter the campground you will find a few areas that people have clearly camped and if you follow the dirt road further down the John Day River you will get to a large gravel bank the size of roughly 4 football fields.
Begin your search trolling a Smile Blade Super Slow Death rig by Mack’s Lures in chartreuse sparkle behind a bottom walker; or troll a Butterfly Blade from Dutch Fork … two water holes for taking a dip in and an an angelic ridge that takes you above Priest Hole. Good luck with that! Central Oregon Fishing Report 2,378 views. 3050 N.E. From there, take a left downhill, following the sign to Priest Hole. (For us that never happens as we are whipped from the ride and end up straight back at the cars without even enough energy to DRIVE the extra distance. Cheers .. Gravel Girlconnection to nature on one of the top gravel rides in Oregon? Activities: Wildlife Viewing; Been here? Organization. For the EXTRA CREDIT you can take a tour of the Painted Hills which is always spectacular. Oregon / Mitchell; Priest Hole Recreation Site; Leave a Review. From there, take a left downhill, following the sign to Priest Hole.Point of Interest: Priest Hole is a local favorite for fishing and swimming. (RM 144.1) private land with easement for boat access and boater parking only, toilet, no camping. There are no services and the nearest town is most likely Mitchell – at least 45 minutes away. Priest Hole Recreation Site a free to launch facility for small boats is managed by: Bureau of Land Management. This truly is camping at its finest.Primitive Camping, Difficult Access Road, Beware of Rattlesnakes It is dispersed camping at its finest located right on the John Day River. Remember to minimize handling of trout when catch-and-release fishing during warmer temps. But we are sure that YOU will have the extra energy. Watch for rattlesnakes at all times. Keep in mind the elevation gain, but all the snow should be gone. From Prineville, head east on Highway 26 and turn north on Burnt Ranch Road toward the John Day Fossil Beds, Painted Hills Unit. Address. - NC STATE RECORD BROKEN 2 TIMES IN 24HRS - Duration: 12:52. From Prineville, head east on Highway 26 and turn north on Burnt Ranch Road toward the John Day Fossil Beds, Painted Hills Unit. Bass fishing has begun to pick up in the lower elevation reaches of the Snake River Tributaries. Try the underwater shelves around Miller Island, the shallow flat off the mouth of the Deschutes River, and Preacher’s Eddy. Fire restrictions run June 1 – September 30 (liquid gas or propane only).No FEES for camping or floating the one-mile section around Priest Hole. Last … Fishing in the early morning and late evening will be best. 12:52. There are several washout areas that could be bad during the winter months and the road gets narrow at the steeper points which could prove challenging for trailers if you were to meet another vehicle.Priest Hole itself is worth the trek if you can make it. The Start. https://www.flickr.com/photos/blmoregon/albums/72157670221667570 Priest Hole Recreation Site is located at Mitchell, OR 97750. Twickenham Boat Ramp Managed by: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.