Recreation area

Ochoco NF-Ochoco West - Prineville Area

Oregon — managed by USDA Forest Service

First-come, first-served — no online reservations

About this campground

The western portion of the Ochoco National Forest offers a great variety of recreational opportunities without being too far removed from the nearest town.  In the winter, there are opportunities for snow play including a Mark's Creek Sled Hill and numerous trails for snowmobiles and cross country skiers.  In the summer there is everything from fishing to backpacking in Mill Creek Wilderness and the surrounding forest!  If those activities don't suit your style, there are also OHV trails, developed campgrounds, group pavilions, and overnight rental options for two historic cabins.  Nearly everything you are looking for is available here!

Elevation
4,382 ft

Activities

  • AUTO TOURING
  • BIKING
  • BOATING
  • CAMPING
  • FISHING
  • HIKING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE
  • PICNICKING
  • RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • FIRE LOOKOUTS/CABINS OVERNIGHT
  • SWIMMING

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Ochoco NF-Ochoco West - Prineville Area doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Oregon campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.