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You want a serene, well-maintained base camp for spring hiking and biking without crowds.
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$125 - $200/night
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6 campsites
Season
Open May 23 to Octob...
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Price
$125 - $200/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
6 campsites
Season
Open May 23 to Octob...
Cell
Unknown
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Aud&Di Campground Service, 3160 NE 3rd St., PRINEVILLE, OR 97754, USA
You want a serene, well-maintained base camp for spring hiking and biking without crowds.
You need winter access or prefer lakefront recreation over forest trails.
Reference information about Ochoco Forest Camp sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>The Group Pavilion at <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ochoco/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=38728&actid=29">Ochoco Forest Camp</a> is located at the far end of the campground and is within walking distance from the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ochoco/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=38722&actid=101">Ochoco Ranger Rental House</a>.</p><p>This venue is great for weddings, family reunions, company picnics and more.</p><p>The peaceful setting next to Ochoco Creek and among a forest of large ponderosa trees is exceptionally welcoming to visitors.</p><p>There is a large shade pavilion above several picnic tables and a couple of grills on site.</p><p>With such close proximity to Forest Service Road 42, this location offers plenty of opportunities for adventure nearby including hiking or biking on <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ochoco/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=38714&actid=50">Lookout Mountain Trail (#804)</a>, and fishing, swimming or paddling at <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ochoco/recreation/wateractivities/recarea/?recid=71873&actid=82">Walton Lake</a>.</p><p>Also, keep an eye out for wild horses because the Big Summit herd is known to frequent this area.</p><p>View a <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3829113.pdf">map of the Ochoco Forest Campground and Group Pavilion</a>.</p>
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Best season: spring. Late spring offers the best balance of mild weather, blooming understory, and quiet trails — ideal for hiking, biking, fishing and wildlife viewing before summer crowds arrive. Expect daytime highs roughly 45–70°F and cool nights around 30–40°F (camp opens May 23, so late May into June is prime). Trails are green, wildflowers and songbirds are active, and fewer campers mean easier campsite and trail access. Peak months: June, May, July, September Avoid: October, November, December, January
Late May–June is prime: blooming understory, mild weather, and quiet trails.
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Ochoco Forest Camp offers basic yet essential amenities for campers and group events. The campground features a large group picnic shelter that can accommodate up to 125 people, equipped with picnic tables and grills. Drinking water is available on-site, and vault toilets are accessible throughout the area. Electricity is limited and provided only for the pavilion, not suitable as an RV hookup. "The large picnic shelter sits in a quiet and secluded location at the far end of the campground." Additionally, several first-come, first-served campsites are available for individual or overnight visitors. Firewood availability is noted as an amenity, but specific purchase details are not provided.
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