Free Bluegrass Campout
Join us May 23-26, 2025 in the small ghost town of Shaniko, Oregon to pick some bluegrass music! There is plenty of free dry camping throughout town — or opt to stay at the Shaniko RV Park or Shaniko Hotel for more comfort. The historic buildings of Shaniko feel like they were built for bluegrass, and you are welcome to wander through town to find your favorite pickin’-spot!
Check in with the Shaniko Gas Station to say hi, or to inquire about camping, pickin’, or food. We’ll be serving dinner at the Shaniko Gas Station on Saturday evening, and pickin’ on the porch as the sun goes down.
Check out the Facebook Event page for event updates or to RSVP.
Hoot, Holler & Sing: Shaniko, OR
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Shaniko Hotel
The Shaniko Hotel is a town staple. Built in 1897, it has recently reopened as a functioning hotel. Bring some hootin’, hollerin, and singin’ to the hotel steps or into the hotel saloon.
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Shaniko Gas Station
Behind the Shaniko Gas Station, you’ll find hosted slow jams and the Saturday Cookout. You can check in here for more information, and to get any questions answered.
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Shaniko Chapel
Built in the late 1800’s, ths building was orignally a schoolhouse and now serves as a chapel and music space. The door is always unlocked for visiting and jamming.
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The Edge of Town
Within the town, classic horse-drawn stagecoaches sit, telling the stories of the folks they carried.
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Porch of The Ravensnest
The Ravensnest is a local shop selling a collection of cowboy gems. Cowboy hats, antiques, jewelry, trinkets and the like.
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Shaniko Barn
Shaniko was the sheep capital of the world in the early 1900’s. The iconic Shaniko Barn is a memory of the economic boom that swept through the town at the beginning of the century.
Shaniko
Facilities
The city of Shaniko has public restrooms open 24/7. They are clean, heated, and have flushing toilets. The entire town consists of a few blocks — everything is walkable. The restrooms are located in town just next to the Fire Department (and across from the hotel).
