Walton Lake
Walton Lake day use
Options to tent camp near the lake
Day Use sites are available for you
RV camping site

About Walton Lake

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.

Available sites

17 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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17 Sites Available

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🚐 001, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 003, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 004, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 020, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 023, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 026, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 027, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 028, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 030, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 Large Group Site, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 Small Group Site, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved

Reviews

171 reviews

Summary

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Walton Lake is a beloved camping destination known for its beautiful scenery, clean facilities, and friendly camp hosts, Tony and Karen, who provide excellent service. Visitors appreciate the fishing opportunities, wildlife observation, and well-maintained trails around the lake, making it a perfect spot for families and nature lovers. While some faced challenges due to smoke from nearby wildfires and water issues, overall experiences are positive, with many planning to return for future visits.

Based on guest feedback

4.5

Overall rating

Based on 171 reviews

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5 stars 65.5% (112)
4 stars 22.8% (39)
3 stars 5.3% (9)
2 stars 4.1% (7)
1 star 2.3% (4)

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Amy E

Verified

September 12, 2022 Stayed at: 023, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

This lake is such a peaceful place, especially tent camping on the north shore. Ospreys and ducks share the lake with the humans. A bear visited the camp one night (not our campsite), so we slept in the car. Only downside is the single source of drinking water for the entire campground, on the south side of the lake.

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Evan F

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September 5, 2022 Stayed at: 028, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

Small lake for kayaks and paddle boards with some swimming and fishing! Takes 30 minutes to walk around the whole thing. Lovely camp host and everyone was relatively clean and well maintained.

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Ken R

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August 30, 2022 Stayed at: 016, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

It used to be so much better. So popular now that it isn't as special as it was. Still a nice campground.

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Kaitlin C

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August 26, 2022 Stayed at: 016, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

This is a great little campground. The host is very friendly and attentive, makes multiple trips around to clean up garbage, recycling, toilets. He also come around a few times a day with a trailer of wood for sale. The lake is great, the campsites are large and there’s no cellphone service!

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Jayme W

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August 7, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

The reserved spot we selected was an accessible spot that wasn't disclosed on this site. It was also just a few yards away from the outhouse so it was quite smelly. Also, there wasn't really a good spot for setting up our tent because it was meant for an RV. Luckily for us, the hosts were understanding and there were two other spots available for our stay. So, we were allowed to change spots. We were very grateful for that. The campground itself was very nice and the access to the water was easy to get our kayaks into and out of. There was a nice walking path that circled the lake that was pretty and full of things to see. We had a great time staying.

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Xiumei Z

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July 30, 2022 Stayed at: 020, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

I understand no flush toilet in the campground, but there is not even a sink or a place to brush your teeth, that is so disappointing.

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John S

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July 22, 2022 Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

We make a 4 - 5 hour drive to Walton Lake every summer at least once. So we like it.

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Christine B

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July 22, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

Such a beautiful lake. Our spot, #3, was perfect, but in direct sun all day, which was perfect for our solar power panels on the roof of our travel trailer, but it did get a bit warm inside. We did not have a view of the lake really, but the next spot #4 where our friends were had a great view, so most of our time was spent at their camp sight. Very quiet area of the art spaces,little traffics driving thru.

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Glenda K

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July 8, 2022 Stayed at: 026, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

This campground is a gem. Park host keeps it in great shape.

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Sandra N

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June 30, 2022 Stayed at: 027, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

Pretty lake with a nice walking trail around it. Sone challenges getting water

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Location & Directions for Walton Lake

Ochoco National Forest, 3160 Ne 3rd St., Prineville, OR 97754 United States

Elevation: 1,585 ft

Nearest town

Prineville, OR - 37 mi

About 53 min to downtown

Policies & Rules

General

  • Horses are not permitted in the campground or on the lake trail. 

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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