OutReserve

Walton Lake

Walton Lake day use

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.

Number of accommodations: 17

Campground Amenities

  • Potable Water
    Potable Water
  • Lake Access
    Lake Access

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 22

Sites & Availability

17 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 003, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
β›Ί 020, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE
6 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
β›Ί 023, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE
6 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 026, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 027, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 028, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 030, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 Large Group Site, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE
No Hookups
$75.00
/ per night
🚐 Small Group Site, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE
No Hookups
$75.00
/ per night

Reviews (140)

Review Summary

4.4
140 reviews
5
61.4%
86
4
25.0%
35
3
5.7%
8
2
5.0%
7
1
2.9%
4

Allen C

Verified

June 21, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 026, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

4

Refreshingly peaceful.

Glenda K

Verified

June 17, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 028, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

5

This is a gem of a campground.

Billie Sue B

Verified

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

5

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! 😊😊

Pete C

Verified

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

2

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.

Mike R

Verified

November 26, 2024 β€’ Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

5

Excellent camping

Tonia M

Verified

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

1

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.

Pat B

Verified

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

4

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

Larry U

Verified

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

4

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

Shannon S

Verified

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

3

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

Colleen M

Verified

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

5

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.

Location Walton Lake

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

Latitude & Longitude: 44.4331 / -120.337

Elevation: 1585 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

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

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