About Ochoco Forest Camp
Ochoco Forest Camp is nestled in the Ochoco Mountain range near the 6,926-foot Lookout Mountain, which is known for its unusual rock formations. The pavilion offers a large group picnic area and several campsites. A small meadow and group fire ring with BBQ is popular for weddings and family reunions. Wild horses are sometimes seen near the camp and surrounding area. The shelter is close to the Lookout Mountain Trail, which climbs to the top of the mountain and offers terrific views of the Cascades and meadow wildflowers in the spring. This trail is open to hikers, mountain bikers and horse riders. However, horses are not allowed at the pavilion and campground. Anglers can also go fishing for trout in nearby Walton Lake. The large picnic shelter sits in a quiet and secluded location at the far end of the campground. Groups of up to 125 people can enjoy picnicking and other recreational…
- Fees: - **Camping per night, per site:** $20 single campsite/ $10 extra vehicle fee** ** - **Day use:**$7/vehicle or group
- Season: May 15 – October 15
- Managed by: Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland, FS
- Where: 18 mi southwest of Mitchell, OR · 44.39722, -120.42528
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lookout Mountain | Horse | 0.1 mi | 11.1 mi |
| FR 2300401 | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Helispot | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 0.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 22.9 mi
Water fill-up: 8.1 mi
Camps nearby
- Ochoco Ranger Rental 0.1 mi
- Ochoco Nf-Ochoco West - Prineville Area 0.5 mi
- Walton Lake 5 mi
- White Rock Campground 6.2 mi
- Ochoco Divide Group Site 7.4 mi
- Whistler Campground 7.4 mi