About Chickahominy Recreation Site
One of Eastern Oregon's most popular fishing spots, Chickahominy Reservoir was first stocked with rainbow trout in the summer of 1967. It is still stocked once or twice a year with fingerlings and legal-size fish. The water level fluctuates with the amount of spring run-off and can be low at times, affecting the availability of fisheries. The recreation site offers 28 campsites, a fish cleaning station, drinking water, vault restrooms and a boat ramp. The extensive valley where Chickahominy Reservoir lies is surrounded by foothills, distant buttes and rough ridges—a landscape that provides far-reaching views of the open high desert country. - The fishing season peaks in June and resumes in September as the hot summer weather ends. Ice fishing is popular from December to late February. - Shade is limited and strong winds are common; be prepared to tie everything down. - Five, eight-inch…
- Fees: Camping Fees are $16/vehicle, per night, for a single car, truck, or RV and towed vehicle. Additional passenger vehicles $5/night. All…
- Managed by: Bureau of Land Management, BLM
- Where: 27 mi west of Hines, OR · 43.54594, -119.612
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Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Aug–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Campsite · 27 mi W of Hines 0.2 mi
- Riley Store RV Park 5.4 mi
- Buck Spring Campground 17.5 mi
- Knapper Camp 19.5 mi
- Campsite · 30 mi NW of Burns 21.6 mi
- Falls Campground 23 mi