Site Open
Recreation Region: Ochoco NF West - Prineville Area
Wildcat Campground and Day Use Area
This quiet and cool forested campground is one of the more popular fee campgrounds on the Ochoco National Forest because it is relatively close to town, yet provides an escape from the intense desert heat in the summer months. It is located near Mill Creek Wilderness and gives campers opportunities to see old growth dependent species, such as the pileated woodpecker, and hike the Twin Pillars non-motorized trail. Twin Pillars Trailhead is located adjacent to the campground providing access to Mill Creek Wilderness and Twin Pillars Trail (#832). View a map of Wildcat Campground.
General Information
May 15 - October 15
Open 24 hours/day
No motorized vehicles or bicycles are permitted in Wilderness areas. There is a 14 day stay limit on all National Grassland and US Forest Service land including but not limited to campgrounds and other developed facilities.
$20 single campsite/ $10 extra vehicle fee. $50 group site.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 44.44042407
Longitude: -120.5772632
Directions
From Prineville, Oregon:
Take Highway 26 east for approximately 7 miles past Ochoco Reservoir.
Turn left onto Forest Service Road 33 (Mill Creek Road).
Continue for approximately 10 miles to where Forest Service Road 33 makes a sharp left turn.
Instead of taking the turn, continue straight and you will drive directly into Wildcat Campground.
Parking
Parking in available at the Day Use location and also varies in campsites
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Each campsite has one picnic table, and there are several picnic tables at the Day Use site
