Our Opinion: Recommend. Private; you must be an Elk to stay here.
Date of Stay: June 14, 2011.
Weather During Stay: Sunny, cool, and breezy.
Sites: There are four electric boxes on two telephone poles at the back of the lodge lot, but sufficient space for only 3 RV’s if they have slides (4 Class B’s could squeeze in side by side). We were the only rig there, so had our choice of where to park. Electric only (no water or sewer at sites); nice new boxes with 20/30/50 amp outlets and excellent voltage.
Parking is on level blacktop. Your rig probably would be surrounded by cars if there was an event at the small lodge. Located in a nice neighborhood two blocks off the main street and a couple blocks from the Crook County Courthouse.
Rate: $10 for electric hookup; $5 to dry camp. Dump at the county campground about a mile south for $5. There is a hose bib on the side of the Elks which could be used to fill your tank if not obstructed by cars in the lot.
Phone/radio/TV: Strong Verizon phones and aircard signal. No obstructions to block TV satellite. One station (from Portland) on TV antenna. NPR from Eugene on 88.1 FM.
Elevation/Landscape/Terrain: Level, paved parking in a nice neighborhood in a small town at 2,830 ft. elevation. This is the dry side of the Cascades, but close enough to the mountains to have lots of pine trees around. Views are of the lodge, the cupola of the Crook County Courthouse 2 blocks away, and a couple beautiful, substantial older homes across the street. Pleasant neighborhood.
Lighting/Noise: Quiet at night; the lodge leaves outdoor lights on the building all night long.
Favorite Sites: No difference between them, other than proximity to the driveway or the sidewalk.
Hiking/Walking: Nice walking around this small town (10,000 population). Likely to be hiking opportunities in the area, but we didn’t seek them out.
Comments: This was our first visit to Prineville, passing through on our way east. Home to Les Schwab, the tire dealer, Prineville appears to be a friendly, prosperous small town with a beautiful golf course and lots of recreational opportunities in the area. This friendly lodge made a great overnight spot.
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