Walton Lake Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Bull Prairie Campground · 50.1 mi
- Coordinates
- 44.4334, -120.3363
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Walton Lake Campground may be the best known location on the Ochoco National Forest due to the serene setting among old growth ponderosa pine and mountain meadows. Visitors can choose to spend their vacation fishing on the shore of Walton Lake, or swimming and paddling in the water. There are also many trails nearby for those who would like to explore on foot or bicycle, such as Walton Lake Trail (#809) which circles the lake. See also Walton Sno-Park. Nearby Activities Include: Bird Watching, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Mountain Biking, Photography, Road Biking, Sightseeing, Swimming. View a map of Walton Lake Campground.
From the USFS.
Is Walton Lake Campground free?
No. Walton Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Walton Lake Campground?
From Prineville, Oregon: Travel approximately 15 miles east on Highway 26. Turn right at the junction to Walton Lake and Big Summit Prairie (County Road 123). Continue for approximately 8 miles to the junction of Forest Service Road 22 and Forest Service Road 42. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 22 and proceed approximately 7 miles to Walton Lake. The campground will be on your left.
What are the rules at Walton Lake Campground?
No horses are permitted in the campground. ATVs are not allowed on or off campground roads. Only non-motorized watercrafts are welcome on the lake. Firearms; and Bow/Arrow devices; may not be used within the campground. There is a 14 day stay limit on all
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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
