Overview
Prineville is a city in Oregon. It is the county seat of Crook County.
1 sights · 2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Prineville
A.R. Bowman Memorial Museum
Prineville Reservoir State Park
Meadow Lakes Golf Course
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jul–Sep. Summer highs reach about 69°F; winter lows dip to about 19°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Dec and Jan. (climate data from nearby Crater Lake National Park)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- RDM Roberts Field, Redmond — 16 mi away. Directions
- SLE Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field, Salem — 115 mi away. Directions
- PDX Portland International Airport, Portland — 124 mi away (major hub). Directions
& Prineville sits at the junction of U.S. Highway 26 and Oregon Highway 126.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning A.R. Bowman Memorial Museum, Prineville Reservoir State Park
- Lunch Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant
- Afternoon Meadow Lakes Golf Course
- Dinner Club Pioneer
- Evening Crooked Roots Brewing
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
& Prineville sits at the junction of U.S. Highway 26 and Oregon Highway 126.
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