The Prineville Reservoir is 15-miles long and over 3,000-acres.   Scenic beauty, camping and water recreation at its finest in the High Desert.   With developed campgrounds and numerous primitive camps along its 43-mile shoreline, recreational opportunities are plentiful.  There are rock formations along the road leading in to the Reservoir, with small pull outs for images to be taken (usually not large enough for production vehicles).  

For fishing shoots there is rainbow trout, small and largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and crayfish. The trout fishing experience is year-round, with the biggest fish being caught during the winter months either by boat or from the shore.  The bass, catfish and crappie fishing is best between May and October. 

Other recreational activities include waterskiing, wakeboarding, windsurfing, paddle boarding, kayaking, hiking, star gazing and wildlife viewing.

The rock climbing around the lake is stunning and offers beautiful visuals.  

Paulina is a small town in Crook County.  It is 55 miles from Prineville, on route 380. Named for  Paiute Chief Paulina, the town has a church, one merchandise store and a charismatic bar/saloon.  It also has one K8 school and a small rodeo each year. 

Plenty of parking on the road, and permits would be necessary through the town itself. 

Images taken October 10.

 

Along the Chimney Rock segment of Central Oregon’s Crooked Wild and Scenic River, Chimney Rock campground offers a stunning woodland setting amongst Western Juniper trees and beneath massive Columbia River rock formations. Fly-fishing and hiking on the nearby Chimney Rock trail offer excellent branded content opportunities, particularly for recreational and fly fishing requirements.

There is a reasonable amount of parking for vehicles, production rigs may be more challenged. Camping area would provide multiple areas for crew.  

We highly recommend this area for a fly fishing or recreational shoot.   Permits must be obtained from the BLM, and are required between 30-45 days in advance.

Images taken December 10 (bottom with snow) and November 19 (top, no snow, taken at 4.30pm)

 

 

Prineville is a film set waiting to happen.  Ever see the film “Pleasantville”?  Prineville has a Normal Rockwell charm, with beautiful buildings and a small town Americana vibe.  Prineville is the oldest community in Central Oregon, dating back to 1868 and many of the buildings reflect the character of that time period.

Opposite to that, Facebook has a massive data center in Prineville that would fit into any Sci-Fi production you have (although we doubt they will allow filming to take place on site).

With a proactive Chamber of Commerce and a  plethora of varying locations to choose from, we highly recommend Prineville as a destination location. The area has stunning rock formations, golf courses, reservoirs and a currently empty medical building that could be the backdrop of your production.

Additionally, Prineville looks stunning over the Christmas season for your Holiday shoot.

Please contact us for more information. 

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