Ochoco Ranger Rental House
Ochoco Ranger Rental House is located 25 miles northeast of Prineville, Oregon. Nestled under big ponderosa pines, the rental sits in upper Ochoco Valley at the location of the former Ochoco Ranger Station, which has now been removed. This scenic location offers easy access to Lookout Mountain Trail #804, Walton Lake, Big Summit Prairie and the heart of the scenic Ochoco National Forest.
This artfully constructed 1,145 square foot 2-story house has two large bedrooms and a half bath (with a flush toilet) upstairs, as well as another bedroom and a full bath (with a flush toilet and hot shower) downstairs. The house is furnished with two queen beds and three twin beds. The first floor, with warm wood paneling throughout, offers a well-equipped kitchen with cook stove and refrigerator, basic kitchenware and cleaning supplies. The large dining room, with a table and chairs, comfortably accommodates eight. Relax and enjoy a living room furnished with a couch, love seat and chair, end tables, accents lamps, and a ceiling fan. The house is fully electric and offers a 2-car garage. The fireplace is not in use. A vacuum cleaner is provided for cleaning the carpeted flooring in the bedrooms. The roads will be plowed and open; however, visitors will be responsible for clearing the sidewalks and driveway during heavy snowfall periods (December through March).
- Availability: Ochoco Ranger House is available for rent year round.
- Nearby Activities Include: Birding, Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Mountain Biking, Nature Viewing, Nordic Skiing, Photography, Road Biking, Sightseeing, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Swimming
- Elevation: Approximately 3,900 feet
General Information
- Flush toilets
- Bath/Shower
- Hot and cold running water
- Electricity
- Electric heat
- Cook stove
- Pots & Pans
- Dishes and Tableware
- Silverware
- Refrigerator
- Couches
- Table & Chairs
- Dressers
- Lights
- Beds and Cot
- Mattresses
- Broom and Dust Pan
- Vacuum cleaner
- Picnic Tables
Additional tent camping on site
Cell phone coverage is poor to unavailable.
Please bring your own sleeping bag/bedding, flashlight or lantern with spare batteries, first aid kit, washcloths and towels, and dish soap.
The nearest grocery store is located in the town of Prineville and is about 25 miles away.
The combination to the rental will be in your confirmation letter. There will be a combination lock on the back door of the rental.
Check out time is 12:00 noon. Check in time is 2:00 pm.
When you leave you are responsible for cleaning the rental:· Clean bathrooms (toilets, showers/bath and sinks)
· Sweep, mop or vacuum floors
· Clean dishes, kitchen counter, stove and leave refrigerator clean and empty
· Lock the doors behind you
· Pack out all garbage
Getting There
Elevation
3900
Directions
From Prineville, Oregon:
Travel approximately 13 miles east on Highway 26.
Turn right at the junction to Ochoco Ranger Station (County Road 123), and continue for approximately 7.5 miles.
Turn left onto Forest Service Road 2610, which is just past the restrooms on your left.
Drive past Ochoco Creek and then make an immediate left turn.
The Ochoco Ranger Rental House will be the first structure on your right (the address is 33689 Ochoco Ranger Station Loop).
Please park in the garage or driveway.
Parking
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.