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At IronHorse, you can map out your own destiny. A new mixed-use community at the base of Barnes Butte, IronHorse is as close to downtown Prineville as it is to world-class recreational opportunities which means you can spend less time getting outside and spend more time being there. Call Brooks Resources Realty at 541-416-8888 for more information or visit www.ironhorseprineville.com.
Click here for a schedule of chamber and community events
"We discovered you and we love it here!" This is the comment we hear most often from new visitors at the Chamber of Commerce's Visitor Center. Seasoned visitors to our community tell us they return because they have more to experience!
We welcome you to enjoy, explore and experience the high desert from the oldest city in Central Oregon. You'll be surprised at what you can do and see from this vantage point. The best way to see the area is to make Prineville your base for a few days. We are happy to help you with your vacation or family reunion plans. We welcome you to visit Prineville!
Getting Here
Distance from major Oregon communities
Prineville is located:
- 18 miles from Redmond,
- 36 miles from Bend,
- 144 miles from Albany,
- 148 miles from Portland,
- 148 miles from Eugene,
- 151 miles from Salem,
- 175 miles from Klamath Falls, and
- 208 miles from Medford.
Fly into Robert's Field in Redmond, 15 miles from Prineville ,non-stop from Eugene, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, and Seattle.
- Horizon Air (part of the Alaska Air Group)
- Reservations 1-800-547-9308
- Arrivals/Departure information 1-800-547-9308
- United & United Express (operated by SkyWest Airlines)
- Reservations 1-800-241-6522
- Arrival/Departure information 1-800-824-6200
- Baggage Information 1-800-221-6903
- Air Cargo 1-800-631-1500
- Delta Airlines (operated by SkyWest Airlines)
- Reservations/Information 1-800-221-1212
- Allegiant Air
- Reservations/Information 1-702-505-8888
Small airplanes are encouraged to fly into Prineville-Crook County Airport, located three miles southwest of Prineville off Highway 126. The airport elevation is 3,250. There are two asphalt runways. Runway 10/28 is 5,000 feet long and 60 feet in width and runway 15/33 is 4,000 feet long and 40 feet in width. Fuel, maintenance, and tie-down spaces are available for overnight, weekly and monthly storage. Rental car service is available with 24-hour notice. For more information call 541-447-1118, logon to www.airnav.com/airport/S39 or email Eldon Nimmo, Airport Manager and FBO owner at pvavia@prinetime.net.
What To Do Here
Lodging
You can choose an experience at the Bellavists Bed and Breakfast with a modern Italian flair and expansive scenic views. The two larger hotels in town, the Best Western and The Stafford Inn, offer upscale rooms, swimming pools, in-room spas, and are pet-friendly. Do you need to finish up that last minute work before you can relax? You'll find high-speed Internet connection in each of these lodging establishments. These hotels can accommodate gatherings and meetings in their hospitality/meeting room.
A comfortable night is still possible in Prineville if you are maximizing your travel budget. Four conveniently located motels offer a comfortable night in a budget motel, the City Center Motel, the Econo Lodge, the Executive Inn, and the RustlerŐs Inn.
Brasada Ranch, offers hotel accommodations on their 1800-acre resort development. The ranch features a health and wellness spa, equestrian trails, and a golf course designed by PGA veteran, Peter Jacobsen.
If you are RVing or camping, a stay in Prineville or outside town in Crook County guarantees a Western experience that will be unparalleled under the stars! There are developed campgrounds with hook-ups as well as more primitive campgrounds for those wanting to really experience a truly natural setting, including Crook County RV Park, Prineville Reservoir Resort, Prineville Reservoir State Park, Sun Rocks RV Resort.
Dining
Dining in Prineville can mean having dinner where the real cowboys go. Prime steaks. Nice wine and a stocked bar. You can dress up or go casual. Are you in the mood for Chinese, Mexican or All-American home-style cooking? Or consider dining at the golf course with a view of the sunset on the rim rocks. Dinner on the Crooked River Dinner Train with the James Gang will be memorable.
Fresh and fast lunch and dinner works when you are on the go. You'll encounter sandwiches here with names like "the Assembly Line," and the "Loading Dock," recalling the days when timber was king.
Cowboy coffee? Not likely. A custom coffee drink will start your day out right.
Choosing a great Breakfast spot can be even tougher? There are so many good places to go. Good luck! Let our Lodging, Dining and Shopping guide help you out. You can find one at your hotel or when you order a Vacation Packet. Click here to order a Vacation Packet.
Need a caterer? There are several Chamber members that are highly experienced, just contact the office for the list.
Shopping
Shopping in Prineville is fun and reveals an eclectic mix of shops. Visit our local rock shop. Walk into a gallery. Shop the antique stores for primitives, Asian, Western memorabilia, and vintage toys. You'll be surprised to find creative metal garden art and home decor.
You'll stumble on the unusual. A nationally known western-wear store or unexpected treasures at our women's apparel stores. You'll find creative flower shops with gifts, fine jewelers, a wonderful bookstore, custom saddles and tack, and of course, sporting goods. Find what you need when you need it. You can find a room to fit your needs with our Lodging, Dining, & Shopping Guide. Click here to order a Vacation Packet.
Rockhounding & Vacationing
Central Oregon is considered a Rockhounding paradise. Prineville has the unofficial title of Rockhound Capital of the United States! Few places offer the variety of precious gemstones as the high deserts and forests as this part of Oregon. With a little preparation, people of all ages can enjoy the opportunity to discover a piece of Oregon's geologic past by visiting one of the many public recreational collection areas managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and US Forest Service (USFS).
The Chamber of Commerce offers visitors a complimentary Rockhound Map that was produced by the BLM, Forest Service and the Chamber. This map is a guide, intended to make the experience enjoyable by giving you a visual of the sites, giving road directions often using landmarks, identifying and showing the local rock materials found at each site in the four-color map. There are also safety tips and historic and geologic information. Pick up your complimentary Rockhound Map at the Chamber when you arrive in town.
The Chamber will mail a Rockhound/Vacation packet to you for $6.50 which covers postage in the United States. To order your packet, please send a check or money order payable to the Chamber of Commerce or contact the Chamber at 541-447-6304. We will accept VISA, M/C or Discover Cards over the phone. The Rockhound/Vacation Packet includes:
- The Rockhound Map
- Map of Prineville and Crook County
- Map of Oregon
- 10 Day Trips in Crook County
- A Lodging, Dining, Shopping Guide
- Brochures on local attractions, points of interest and events
Experience and learn about Central Oregon through the Chamber's series of 10 different day trips of Prineville and Crook County. Each day trip will take you to a scenic area. Want to just see the area from the comfort of your car? These are the trips for you. The day trips also allow you to get out and experience the area-- hike, bike, fish, camp, cross-country ski as you learn about the geographic wonders and historical content of this beautiful country. Click here to View Day Trips. Click here to order a Vacation Packet.
Golf & Recreation
Crook County's moderate weather offers golfers nearly year round opportunities to keep their game up to par! Whether you're a scratch golfer, weekend player or getting serious about the game, you'll find your niche at Meadow Lakes, the public green in Prineville, designed by Bill Robinson. The Prineville Golf & Country Club offers private memberships to golf their greens against a classic Central Oregon rim rock setting east of Prineville. Brasada Ranch offers their guests and homeowners a greens designed by PGA golf veteran Peter Jacobsen and Jim Hardy.
There are 11 parks that span over 100 acres of land in the Crook County Parks and Recreation District. The district coordinates recreation programs and maintains the heated outdoor swimming pool. There is a walking/bicycle path that runs east west, spanning 2.5 miles through the center of town and through Ochoco Creek Park.
Prineville Reservoir State Park welcomes visitors who want to boat, swim, fish or just picnic or camp at the Reservoir. Ochoco Reservoir also offers camping and fishing just six miles out of town. Just minutes out of town, the Lower Crooked River has been designated as one of the BLM's National Wild and Scenic River System.
Community Events
Summer brings a variety of events to Prineville. The Prineville FarmerŐs Market is held each Saturday in the City Plaza featuring produce, flowers, and crafts from locals. The Crooked River Roundup Rodeo, held each June, has been named one of the top 100 PRCA rodeos in the nation. This weekend also brings to town the Western Daze celebration in the Pioneer Park, the annual Prineville Rock Hound Pow Wow, and the Crooked River Roundup Rodeo Parade. The Crooked River Roundup Pari-Mutuel Horse Races are 4 nights in July of the top horse racing in Oregon. Not to mention the dozens of golf tournaments, outdoor activities, and benefits that also take advantage of our gorgeous sunny weather.
Winter brings another long list of community events. Each December is kicked off with the Prineville Christmas Parade which concludes with pictures with Santa, provided complementary by the Prineville-Crook County Chamber of Commerce. Dozens of local non-profits and organizations host a multitude of craft and holiday bazaars. The Pioneer Memorial Hospice Christmas Tree Auction is another tradition in Prineville. This auction raises much needed money for the Hospice while hosting a fun-filled night of food, a tree auction, and a quilt auction.
Click here for a schedule of community events.
Getting Around
Prineville does not have a public transit system. Getting around Prineville is easy on foot, with Country Cab Company, and with the Central Oregon Breeze. If you are coming from other areas in Oregon such as Bend, Portland or Eugene, you can catch a ride on one of the shuttle routes provided by the Central Oregon Breeze. Both are locally owned, and will make sure you have the transportation you need.
Directions to the Chamber
The Prineville-Crook County Chamber of Commerce office is located at 390 NE Fairview Street. The nearest cross street is Third and Fairview, which is two blocks east of the Courthouse. Office hours are 9:00 - 5:00 p.m. weekdays. The office is closed for lunch from noon to 1:00 p.m. There is an informational kiosk located in front of the Chamber for after-hours or weekend information.
Prineville-Crook County Chamber of Commerce
390 NE Fairview
Prineville, OR 97754
541-447-6304
FAX: 541-447-6537
chamber@crestviewcable.com
