Can you reserve a site at Chickahominy Recreation Site?

No. Chickahominy Recreation Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Chickahominy Recreation Site, Oregon — sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

Know Before You Go

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 minimum length trout per day limit; bait is allowed.

Point of Interest

Wildlife species common to the area include mule deer, pronghorn antelope, black-tailed jackrabbits, coyotes, and ground squirrels. A variety of waterfowl, raptors and songbirds frequent the area as well.

Chickahominy Brochure

Getting there

Chickahominy Reservoir is located on Hwy 20 between Bend and Burns, Oregon. From Burns, take U.S. Highway 20 west for approximately 32 miles to milepost 100, and tum north (right) into Chickahominy Reservoir Campground.

43.54594, -119.61200 · 43°32'45.4"N 119°36'43.2"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Official map for this area

Typical weather

Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 35°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	37	40	49	55	65	74	86	84	75	61	44	35
Low °F	17	20	25	27	35	42	51	48	40	30	21	16
Precip in	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.3	0.9	0.4	0.2	0.4	0.8	1.0	1.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Fees and stay limits

Camping Fees are $16/vehicle, per night, for a single car, truck, or RV and towed vehicle. Additional passenger vehicles $5/night. All sites available on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations accepted. Please occupy site before proceeding to payment kiosk (near campground entrance) for payment. Traditional cash and check payment accepted at payment kiosk.

Stay limit: 14 days.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Chickahominy Recreation Site

Can you reserve a site at Chickahominy Recreation Site?: No. Chickahominy Recreation Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
How long can you stay at Chickahominy Recreation Site?: 14 days.

Camping near Chickahominy Recreation Site

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Falls Campground 23.1 mi · Campground
Emigrant Campground 24 mi · Campground
Tip Top Campground 24.3 mi · Campground
Yellowjacket Campground 28.5 mi · Campground
Lost Forest/Dunes/Fossil ACEC 40.3 mi · Facility
Frazier Campground 46.7 mi · Campground
Poison Creek Recreation Site 47.6 mi · Facility
Wiley Flat Campground 48.5 mi · Campground

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-04.

Chickahominy Recreation Site