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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Colleen M

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July 28, 2024 Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

What a great campground! The lake and wildlife were so charming and peaceful. Super clean restrooms, quiet campers, nice level site and wonderful hosts. We had a great time.

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Shannon S

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August 1, 2024 Stayed at: 023, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

Fire danger and smoke forced us to cancel our plans to visit Walton Lake

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Larry U

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August 29, 2024 Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

The host & hostess were really nice and kept the campground spotless.

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Pat B

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September 11, 2024 Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

Always an enjoyable experience at Walton Lake. It’s a quiet and well kept campground.

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Tonia M

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September 16, 2024 Stayed at: Large Group Site, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

Our family of 18 tent camped at the large group site. Unfortunately upon arrival the lake was full of blue green algae with signs posted about it being toxic & warning not to swim. Additionally, the multiple fires around the area made the air/sky cloudy and hazy the whole time. The second day of our stay the camps drinking water stopped working. The camp hosts never talked with us about it nor did they ever fix it during our stay. Because of this we ended up leaving a day early as we had run out of any water. We had heard that this lake was a great place to stay but our experience wasn't very enjoyable.

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Pete C

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January 3, 2025 Stayed at: 020, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

Lake was very swampy. There were a lot of dead fish floating in the water because the water temp was just too warm. Very small lake and there was only one water station for the entire campground.

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Billie Sue B

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June 8, 2025 Stayed at: 026, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

We love this campground been going here for years!!!! We hate to leave when our time is up! Restrooms are always very clean. Tony and Karen the camp hosts are wonderful! Super friendly and always helpful when needed! Can’t wait to go back in July for two weeks! 😊😊

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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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