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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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2
5.0%
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2.9%
4

Eric B

Verified

September 27, 2021 Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

5

Very nice campground! Quite and a nice view of the lake

William M

Verified

September 25, 2021 Stayed at: 027, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

4

Walton lake is an outstanding place to visit with one exception, the federal section of the campground does not have any additional water or grey water dumps after you clean your daily’ catch. A fish cleaning station would be an outstanding adition to the campground

Melinda P

Verified

September 24, 2021 Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

5

Very nice campground. Clean and quiet.

Peter A

Verified

September 16, 2021 Stayed at: 026, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

5

Wonderful campground, very nice!

James T

Verified

September 14, 2021 Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

5

We spent two nights at Walton Lake just before the Labor Day rush so it was quiet and peaceful. Enjoyed fishing, hiking and the nice weather.

Brad C

Verified

September 7, 2021 Stayed at: 028, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

5

Great spot, quiet, gorgeous clear lake.

John S

Verified

September 6, 2021 Stayed at: Large Group Site, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

4

We usually go to Walton Lake every summer. Always enojiyable. This summer the bathrooms neary ran oit of toilet paper on one of the days the camp hosts had off - one bathroom had part of one roll thanks to either a kind camper or a day use visitor. Bless them! On both Sunday afternoon/evenings we were there, all of the garbage cans were moved out of the campsite and day use areas and placed near the hosts' campsite for pick up by the sanitation company on Monday. Not the worse thing, but a real inconvience to have to carry trash bags the extra distance. Can't (won't) the sanitation truck drive thru the campground and pick up the cans like happens at most all other campgrounds?

Glenda K

Verified

September 2, 2021 Stayed at: 026, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

5

Walton Lake never disappoints. It is a wonderful place to camp. Large sites. Host does a great job maintaining the campground.

Gary V

Verified

August 31, 2021 Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

4

Nice paved trail around lake

Susan C

Verified

August 30, 2021 Stayed at: 016, Loop: AREA WALTON LAKE

5

Beautiful little lake and campground. Only a few campsites were occupied on Sunday evening, 8/22. Weather was perfect; no smoke.

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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