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Campground · USDA Forest Service · Ochoco National Forest Fees: - Camping per night, per site fee: $20 single campsite/ $10 extra vehicle fee. $75 weekdays / $125 weekends group site. - Day use fee: $7/vehicle or group. - Season Day Use Pass : $70 full season, $45 after July 1st. Season: May 15 to October 15 Reservations: Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance, but not less than 1 day in advance. To make a reservation call 1-877-444-6777 or visit http://www.recreation.gov . Overview Walton Lake Campground may be the best-known location in the Ochoco National Forest, offering a serene setting among old-growth Ponderosa pine and mountain meadows. Most sites offer sweeping lake views. Recreation Visitors can choose to spend their vacation relaxing by fishing on the shore of Walton Lake, or swimming and paddling in the water. There is a swimming beach, fishing pier and boat ramp for small self powered craft, and the lake is stocked with rainbow trout. There are also many trails nearby for those who would like to explore on foot or mountain bike. This includes the 7.5-mile multi-use Round Mountain Trail as well as the 1-mile Walton Lake Trail, which offers many scenic views around the lake. Facilities There are paved parking spurs, picnic tables and fire rings with grills at each single site. The campistes resiside on the South Side best for large RV's… Getting there: From Prineville, Oregon, take Highway 26 east for 16 miles. Turn right at the junction to Walton Lake and Big Summit Prairie (County Road 23) and travel 9 miles to Forest Service Road 22. Turn left and proceed approximately 7 miles to Walton Lake. The campground will be on the left. Rules: No horses are permitted in the campground. ATVs are not allowed on or off campground roads. Only non-motorized watercrafts are welcome on the lake. Firearms and Bow/Arrow devices may not be used within 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/233895 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: USFS
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