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Campground · USDA Forest Service · Ochoco National Forest Fees: - Camping per night, per site: $20 single campsite/ $10 extra vehicle fee - Day use: $7/vehicle or group Season: May 15 to October 15 Reservations: This is a First Come, First Served facility. Overview 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. Recreation 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. Facilities 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… Getting there: From Prineville, Oregon, take Highway 26 north for 16 miles. Turn right on Ochoco Ranger Station Road and go 9 miles to the Ranger Station, then turn left onto Forest Service Road 2610, proceed across the small bridge and take a right into the Forest Camp fee station. Continue on to the pavilion group site, follow signs. Rules: Pets must be on a leash no more than 6 feet in length. Quiet time is from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Campfires must be fully contained in fire rings or grills provided at the campground. There is a 14 day stay limit on all National Grassland and US Forest Service land including but not limited to campgrounds and other developed facilities. Phone: 541-351-1182 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233894 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Share the Experience, Ray DeBaun
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