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Dispersed Camping

Priest Hole Recreation Area

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Priest Hole Recreation Area is located in Oregon

Coordinates

44.7393375 N
120.271257 W

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Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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madorie M.

Traveler

Reviewed May. 28, 2024

We have gone here the past 3 years!

Mostly gravel road, high clearance is not necessary but there are some pretty big holes in the road, made it in a Toyota Corolla just fine but have gone in larger vehicles and tends to be a little less risky.

Not a ton of camping spots near the water but plenty of open spaces elsewhere. Pretty spaced out if you choose the right spot.

Michael F.

Guide

Reviewed May. 16, 2024

Great camping right on the John Day River

Getting to camp you drive into a “canyon”, switch backs most of the way down. The road is bumpy but does not require 4WD or high clearance. Once you get to the bottom of the canyon, the road will pass by a vaulted toilet. You continue down the road and a bunch of campsites pop up that line the river. Great space for big groups, dog friendly, all around great hang!

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