Pioneer Memorial Hospital

Prineville, Oregon, is centrally located within the state and close to Bend, Oregon. The area boasts many recreational spots, including world-class climbing at Smith Rock State Park, fishing at several nearby lakes, swimming and rafting in the Deschutes River, camping in the Three Sisters Wilderness Area and Deschutes National Forest and alpine and cross-country skiing at Mt. Bachelor. You can hunt for fossils or take a mountain bike ride. Like all of Oregon east of the Cascades, Prineville and Crook County are characterized by bright sunshine, hot days and cool nights. Being outdoors is an all-season way of life in Prineville.