About Ochoco Nf-Ochoco West - Prineville Area
The western portion of the Ochoco National Forest offers a great variety of recreational opportunities without being too far removed from the nearest town. In the winter, there are opportunities for snow play including a Mark's Creek Sled Hill and numerous trails for snowmobiles and cross country skiers. In the summer there is everything from fishing to backpacking in Mill Creek Wilderness and the surrounding forest! If those activities don't suit your style, there are also OHV trails, developed campgrounds, group pavilions, and overnight rental options for two historic cabins. Nearly everything you are looking for is available here!
- Managed by: FS
- Where: 18 mi southwest of Mitchell, OR · 44.3906, -120.423
Things to do:
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 | 0.2 mi | 11.1 mi |
| FR 2300401 | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Helispot | ATV road | 0.5 mi | 0.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · 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: 22.6 mi
Water fill-up: 8.4 mi
Camps nearby
- Ochoco Forest Camp 0.5 mi
- Ochoco Ranger Rental 0.5 mi
- Walton Lake 5.2 mi
- White Rock Campground 6.5 mi
- Wildwood Campground 7.7 mi
- Ochoco Divide Group Site 7.8 mi