Shady Grove Picnic Area

BLM Bureau of Land Management · Prineville, OR · Dispersed

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Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Not recorded
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Style Boondocking Vault Toilet

Campground Stats

Total Sites0

Location

44.812252, -119.718788 · Prineville District Office , Prineville , OR 97754

Description

This cozy day use area is situated between State highway 19 and the John Day River. A shady grove of cottonwoods provides a cool sojourn in the hot summer months.

Know Before You Go

  • Open year round.

  • Site features and accessible vault toilet and three picnic tables.

  • Day use only; no camping is allowed.

  • Watch for bicycles - the John Day Highway is also designated as the the Painted Hills State Scenic Byway.

Directions

From Kimberly, Oregon: Drive 6.1 miles west on State Highway 19; the picnic area is located right at milepost 99.

Activities

Accessible Facility or Activity Bouldering Camping Area Canyoneering Dispersed Camping Dog Mushing Dogs on Leash (Leash Required) E-Biking, Class 1 E-Biking, Class 2 E-Biking, Class 3 Fat Tire Biking Fly Fishing Geocaching Hang Gliding - Parasailing Hot Springs Soaking Land - Sand Sailing Long Term Visitor Area OHV Use - Ultralight Rockhounding Scuba Diving Shooting Range Skate Skiing Skijoring Snow Fat Tire Biking Trail Running Trapping

Details

FeeNo fees.
Stay LimitDay use only
Phone541-416-6700
Email[email protected]
ADA AccessYes

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