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Historic Oregon
Hotel
The Historic Oregon Hotel was first built in the
late 1800s. The old
building was burnt down in June of 1904. J. W. Carrol, who had been
in the hotel business for some years, rebuilt a new structure
to be completed and ready for occupancy on October 1,
1904. Mr. Carrol
expected to cater to commercial travelers, in particular, and
make the Oregon Hotel second to none in Eastern Oregon. This structure was destroyed
by a fire in 1936. The
third and present Oregon Hotel was constructed in 1938 by
Baxter Paine.
The owners, Hugh and Skeeter Reed, have
recently done a complete renovation of the entire Hotel,
restoring it to its previous condition and adding “Homey”
touches of their own.
With 11 suites, one hostel and 2 kitchenettes, the
Oregon Hotel is able to accommodate everyone by providing a
resting place with style and comfort at a good
price.
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The Oregon Hotel is centered among some of the best
outdoor recreational wilderness areas in Central Oregon. There is fishing in
local streams, along with fishing and rafting on the scenic
John Day River, and World-class hunting for deer, elk,
antelope and wild birds in the immediate area and nearby
mountain ranges.
Located just minutes from Mitchell is the Lucky Strike
Mines, if you are interested in thunder eggs and other
minerals. For a
small fee, you can prospect them yourself. With all of the
activities at your disposal, we are sure that you will find
the Historic Oregon Hotel in an excellent location.
Just nine miles west of Mitchell is the beautiful
Painted Hills Unit of the John Day Fossil
Beds National Monument.
Created over millions of years, the weathering of
volcanic ash under varying climate regimes resulted in
vividly-hued rock layers of red, pink, bronze, tan and
black. The
Painted Hills is a splendid viewing attraction and a favorite
subject of photographer, painters, and geologists alike. There is a picnic area
available to the public with restrooms, water, shade, and
exhibits. Carroll
Rim Trail, Painted Cove Trail, and the Leaf Hill Trail are
available for your fun, exploration, and adventure.
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