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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

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 22 to Oct 3

Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

17 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE
No Hookups
Price not available
020, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
023, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 030, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 Large Group Site, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 Small Group Site, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (140)

What Guests Are Saying

Walton Lake is highly praised for its beautiful setting, clean facilities, and friendly camp hosts, making it a favorite campground for many families. Visitors enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, well-maintained restrooms, and ample opportunities for fishing and hiking. While some encountered issues like road detours and temporary water outages, the overall experience remains positive, with many planning to return.

Review Summary

4.4
140 reviews
5
61.4%
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4
25.0%
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3
5.7%
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5.0%
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2.9%
4

Julie F

Verified

July 25, 2024 Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

5

Beautiful little lake. Great hiking and mtn biking to the top of Round Mountain from the campground. Campground hosts are very nice and keep the campground in excellent shape. Loved our stay!

Terry C

Verified

July 20, 2024 Stayed at: 016, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

5

The campsite was clean and ready for us. The bathrooms were clean and well stocked. The campground host was available to us. As usual it was very satisfying to stay in a very well organized campground.

Raymond S

Verified

July 18, 2024 Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

5

Our camp hosts were very accommodating and friendly.

Jim S

Verified

July 17, 2024 Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

5

Great staff, clean and fishing was good

michael f

Verified

July 17, 2024 Stayed at: 023, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

4

two years consecutively at Walton Lake primarily to hike Lookout and Round mountains. The northern loop (tents) is quiet and wonderful. Facilities are well kept as well. two recommendations: 1) no generators on north loop - keep it quiet!; 2) north loop needs defined trails from car to 'site' without a facility defined path, campers create their own (more than 1).

Gary B

Verified

July 11, 2024 Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

5

Beautiful setting and campground was in great shape.

Rylee W

Verified

February 20, 2024 Stayed at: Small Group Site, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

5

The small site is amazing! It doesn't feel small at all. We had an RV, a camping van, and a couple of tents and we had so much more room for more. The small site is super close to the water, you can see it from the campfire pit and even watch fish jumping at dinnertime through the trees. The walk to the water/day use was only a few minutes and the path there is pretty accessible. The spot accommodated our group very well and we loved being more secluded since there aren't any nearby campsites. The campsite is the last site on the loop so there were very few cars that drove by the entire time we camped there. We loved the spot so much that we are coming back this next summer for another trip!

Karen K

Verified

October 30, 2023 Stayed at: 023, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

5

Beautiful site, nice hosts, quiet campers and EAGLES!

Dawn C

Verified

September 25, 2023 Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

5

Walton Lake is always so gorgeous. The camp hosts were so friendly and accommodating. Even the vault toilets were kept immaculate!

Paul V

Verified

September 20, 2023 Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

5

We enjoyed staying at the Watkins Lake campground. The grounds are well-maintained and the facilities were very clean. We rode in from Hwy 26 on adventure motorcycles and the gravel roads coming in were in good condition and scenic.

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

General

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

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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