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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Price
🚐 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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SHARON J

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August 17, 2025 Stayed at: 030, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

We had a wonderful Campsite and the camp hosts were fantastic.
Because of a planned detour that I was made aware of, I still took a wrong turn and a very bumpy ride, but were rewarded with sheep grazing under the watchful eye of the sheepherders.
We choose Walton Lake as it was fairly close to the John Day Fossil Beds which I have a years ago connection with. The Sheep Rock Unit is my favorite and the new Interpretive Center is excellent.

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Jean E

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August 29, 2025 Stayed at: 027, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

As usual, we had a great time at Walton Lake. The other campers on our side of the lake were very friendly and helpful when we needed a jump for our pickup. Wish we could reserve Site 29 which is probably our favorite site. The campground was not very crowded but probably because school had started for a lot of children. We'll be back.

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Flora J

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September 5, 2025 Stayed at: Large Group Site, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

Bathrooms clean. Quite during the week. A little noisy when the families rolled in for the weekend. Lots of fire wood available

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Christine B

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September 15, 2025 Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

we love this campground and this was hard to judge our impression on this trip because we had to evacuate due to the possibility of a fire coming thru the camp. The hosts were wonderful and all campers peacefully packed up and left..so I know next time we go we pray no more fire and we will be able to enjoy four full days and nights, instead of just one due to the evacuation.

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Fred M

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October 12, 2025 Stayed at: 028, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

This is a great camp ground, it is clean, the camp host was very helpful and friendly.

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john d

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December 21, 2025 Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

Walton Lake is an excellent camp ground with beautiful forest and a small lake that you can walk around in less than one hour. I have camped there with my family for several seasons now and its my favorit place to camp.

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Peter A

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December 23, 2025 Stayed at: 027, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

Walton Lake is our favorite campground! Check out the map of the campsites, there are a few that are on the lakeshore. Some sites are very large, others small.

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david h

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December 24, 2025 Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

Great time as usual at Walton Lake, the only negative was the road had the detour and that was not a smooth or CLEAN drive to and from the lake, from the highway. Not sure why they would plan a major road job during PEAK vacation time. We plan on renting the large group site for our family to all come up soon, so we will be back.

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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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