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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Jessica B

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July 4, 2023 Stayed at: 030, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

Our campsite had a beautiful view of the lake. However the picnic table had some kind of grease or lighter fluid all over it. It needed to be cleaned. There are also A LOT of day permit people. We got there on a Sunday and it was packed. Monday and Tuesday it was a lot quieter. Beautiful lake. Fishing was ok. Kayaking and paddle boarding was a lot of fun. Camp sites are close together.

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Danuta G

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July 5, 2023 Stayed at: 020, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

Items to note:
Only 1 working water spigot which required driving around the lake to get to. So bring plenty of your own water.
Snakes! While amazing creatures in the water it made us hesitant to swim :-)

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Steve C

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July 6, 2023 Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

Went to check in to our campsite and there was a women in our reserved spot who refused to move. She said the camp host told her she could move into it for a few days. The camp host was nowhere to be found to resolve the issue. We were told they had gone to town to shop for the day. Waited 2 hours for then to come back!! Finally gave up and drove 100 mi back home. Pathetic!!!!!

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William B

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July 8, 2023 Stayed at: 016, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

Peaceful and lovely setting. Road is paved entire way to the campground. Sites are well kept. Our site was large enough for our 38’ class A and small toad.

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Ashley T

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July 14, 2023 Stayed at: Small Group Site, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

Great spot! We stayed at the small group site. It was very private and very few mosquitoes. Beautiful lake and close walk to lake access/ day use area. The only downside is the pit toilet is a little far and shared with the day use area. So campers have to share/ wait for use. Might not be ideal for young kids and you may want another plan for a toilet at your site. We have a pee bucket for middle of the night at our camp site for the girls. Even for a holiday week, this destination is far enough away that it stayed quiet and not crowded. There are some cool sights you can drive or hike to with abandoned mines. Worth checking them out if you are camping here.

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Deborah W

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July 21, 2023 Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

Loved this campground. Nice big site. Scenery was beautiful.

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Brad and Jeanie S

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July 31, 2023 Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

Clean and well kept campground. Absolutely beautiful lake!

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Amanda S

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August 12, 2023 Stayed at: 023, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

Spot 23 is a perfect distance from the lake but has no direct access, you have to go to either side both of which were “claimed” by the people of the campsite nearest it by use of their paddle boards being on the bank blocking access. This has more to do with entitlement than anything I believe. The lake was nice and quiet, seeing as how it rained half the time there I’d expect nothing less. Met Tony (the camp host) on the first night and only saw him once during 4 days. Bathrooms are vault toilets which were almost completely filled but were fairly clean. No lights in them though unlike a previous review mentioned. When it says FCFS on the reservation area of the website that isn’t entirely accurate as someone had reserved our spot that was listed as FCFS so unsure how that happened. I’d go back since there are very minimal amounts of bugs and very cute ducks.

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Christine B

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September 7, 2023 Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

The lake is always beautiful and clear. There were a lot of frogs on the shore, but that happens this time of year.

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paul r

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September 14, 2023 Stayed at: 020, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

Super beautiful place. Love the site, been camping here since I was a kid. Only complaint is all the yellow jackets. I don’t think I have seen that many bees in one place before. Small price to pay though. Walton lake will always have a special place in my heart.

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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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