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Overview: One of Eastern Oregon's most popular fishing spots, man-made 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.pdf
Chickahominy Reservoir is located on Hwy 20 between Bend and Burns, Oregon. From Burns, Oregon, take U.S. Highway 20 west for approximately 32 miles to milepost 100, and turn north onto the Chickahominy Reservoir entrance road.
Camping fees are $8 per vehicle, per night. Campsites are available on a first come, first serve basis.
The weather was perfect for us, super easy to find a site $16 dollars.
BLM dry campground, no power or waste dump. Pit toilets. Tables and fire rings at most sites and most are pull-throughs. The reservoir had water in January of 2024, but it was low. $16 per night seemed high.
It's boondocking, so no bells and whistles. But clean, never crowded, and works for our overnight stays when we are heading east and back. There's bathrooms (non-flushable type), trash cans, and a place to clean your fish if you fish, and a boat ramp.
