Ochoco Lake County Park

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Picnic Table
Waterfront

About Ochoco Lake County Park

Operated by Crook County Parks and Recreation District, Ochoco Lake Campground is open seasonally from April 1st through approximately October 31st each year, depending on the weather. Located just seven miles east of Prineville on Highway 26 (11700 NE Ochoco Hwy), Ochoco Lake Campground is situated right on the shores of Ochoco Lake. Ochoco Lake Campground is best for tent camping but can accommodate small RV’s. Potable water, at no cost, is available at four locations throughout the campground. There are 22 self-contained camping spaces available by reservation online, calling our office at 541-447-2599 or drop in depending on availability (limit six people per site, including children). Payable by cash, check or Visa/Mastercard. Check out time is 1:00 p.m. and check in time is 2:00 p.m. daily. Campground hosts do not take reservations, but are always available to campers for assistance, including purchasing firewood, ice, worms, or registration. Five hiker/biker campsites are also available. There is a concrete boat ramp completed in 2001 with a large lot providing free parking to accommodate day-use visitors, including boaters. Campground hosts do not make reservations, but are always available to campers for assistance, including purchasing firewood, ice, worms, or registration. Reservations can be made online @ ccprd.org/ochoco-lake

Activities & Attractions

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Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Picnic Table
Waterfront
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Campfire Ring
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly

Views and Setting

  • Waterfront
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Reviews (5)

What Guests Are Saying

Ochoco Lake County Park offers a beautiful setting for camping and fishing, with well-maintained facilities and friendly hosts. Visitors enjoyed great fishing opportunities, though swimming was not possible due to harmful blue-green algae. Overall, it is recommended as a lovely spot for outdoor activities, with an emphasis on environmental care.

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Jonathan Fukuzato

Jonathan Fukuzato

September 4, 2025

5

My boys and I had a great time, we camped and fished Labor Day weekend.
Fishing was great lots of bites, unfortunately we couldn't swim do to Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) actively endangering people specially children & pets. Please be mindful of cleaning your boat, kayak, paddle board or anything you put in the water before taking it to another body of water to avoid spreading this algae.
Keep exploring & let's take care of our lakes rivers and parks.

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Chris J Miller (millerthyme2g0)

Chris J Miller (millerthyme2g0)

June 6, 2025

5

Quite a gem! The area is beautiful. My experience in the campground was fantastic. Clean and well maintained. The host was very nice. I would definitely recommend this place. The reservoir is nice to have a fun time fishing and kayaking and more!

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aj sweedler

aj sweedler

September 16, 2023

3

It was peaceful, but algae bloom warnings said to stay out of water. There were flies throughout the park and even near the parking lot. The entire place had a foul smell, and the flies swarmed near the locked outhouses (closed for maintenance). I smelled it as soon as I got out of the car in the parking lot. It's beautiful, but I recommend going when the bathrooms have been fixed. The flies and smell take away a lot of the enjoyment of fresh air.

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Faith Washington

Faith Washington

September 2, 2022

4

Nicely kept camp ground. Very clean bathrooms, no runing water, and sites. It appears the lake has tried up 1/2 way. The noise from the hwy is clearly heard. Encountered birds, chipmunks, fish and a snake cooling itself in the water all while exploring the site.

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Meghan Kelly

Meghan Kelly

September 3, 2019

5

Wonderful day paddle boarding & kayaking. I got there about 9am and parked right up front. Easy walk down and to the lake side. Some of the gound was a little mushy but not to bad. The water was amazing and Soo peaceful. Little baby bass kept following the shadow of my paddle board. Lots of birds to check out too.

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Location Ochoco Lake County Park

Address:
11700 North East Ochoco Highway
Prineville, OR, 97754
United States

Highway access

The campground is on Northeast Ochoco Highway.

Latitude & Longitude: 44.306 / -120.701

Elevation: 960 feet

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

1PM

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Last updated: July 8, 2026