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

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

William J

Verified

June 17, 2022 Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

5

What can you say about paradise. Great scenery. Quite. And stocked trout that are just begging to be in your frying pan. Now the best part. No cell service!!! We were in site #6 that is a reserved level pull through with lake views. The hosts are friendly and keep the place spotless. There is potable water available but like most National Forest campgrounds there are no rv hookups. There is a good mix of reserved and non-reserved sites so don't be afraid to try your luck and drop in on a weekday.

Jeff H

Verified

June 14, 2022 Stayed at: 020, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

5

The campground hosts, John and Ann are awesome. John greeted me warmly as soon as I arrived. Later that 1st evening Ann drove by the site, stopped and asked if I needed anything. They keep the campground and facilities very clean.

Chris S

Verified

June 13, 2022 Stayed at: 027, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

5

Clean facilities, friendly staff. Awesome scenery. Fishing was slow, but everything else was great.

John H

Verified

June 8, 2022 Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

5

Cold weather but excellent, pretty place ..very clean and quiet

brian h

Verified

October 29, 2021 Stayed at: 030, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

5

Had a blast and caught fish. It wasnt too crowded.

Terry C

Verified

October 17, 2021 Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

5

Very quiet campground on a beautiful small lake. Not far from the painted hills, a must see!

Bethany W

Verified

October 4, 2021 Stayed at: 023, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

3

Overall, the campground, campsite, and lake were beautiful. The campground is well maintained and the hosts are super friendly.

I'm not sure if I missed it when I booked the site, but I wasn't expecting to hike down to our campsite. Granted it wasn't a long "hike" at all, but it was interesting unpacking in the dark... Lol.

My only complaint is that there were lots of screaming children and barking dogs. I thought it would be quieter at the end of September but I guess we picked the wrong weekend for peace and quiet.

Jana C

Verified

October 4, 2021 Stayed at: 016, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

5

Very clean campgrounds. They took care of the yellow jackets with a trap at every campsite. Beautiful setting!

Elizabeth R

Verified

September 30, 2021 Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

5

Sweet little campground. Helpful camp hosts

Kevin S

Verified

September 27, 2021 Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

5

Great space great fishing and comfortable 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

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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