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Antelope Flat Reservoir Campground and Day Use
Site Open
The campground is located just above the day-use area and boat ramp for Antelope Flat Reservoir, and is situated among large ponderosa pines which provide a quiet and scenic setting for forest…
Biggs Springs Campground
Site Open
This tiny campground is a refreshing break from civilization.Located just across the meadow from Lytle Prairie, the campground offers excellent opportunities for photography, wildlife viewing and…
Bingham Springs Campground
Site Open
This tiny and rustic campground is located adjacent to a meadow and a small pond in the northwestern portion of the Ochoco National Forest.   The campground is also adjacent to the Twin Pillars…
Cold Springs Guard Station
Site Closed
Cold Springs Guard Station is the perfect destination for visitors wanting the creature comforts of a home while in a rustic, natural setting. The multi-room cabin is comfortably equipped with two…
Crooked River
Site Open
The Crooked River experience is one of rugged, dramatic canyons, enthusiastic fish, Wild and Scenic tracts, bald eagles and kingfishers, and cool, spring-fed headwaters. The river maintains a wild…
Crooked River National Grassland
Site Open
The Crooked River National Grassland is a unique landscape that serves as a host for a variety of different activities from hunting, fishing and boating to hiking, rock climbing and OHV riding. …
Ochoco Divide Group Site
Site Open
The Ochoco Divide Group Site is located within Ochoco Divide Campground.Resting at the top of the Ochoco Divide at an elevation of 4,700 feet, the group site is set on a hill away from the road as an…
Ochoco NF-Ochoco East - Paulina Area
Far removed from the nearest town this entire area offers a pristine natural environment comparable to many wilderness areas. Most recreation happens here during the big game hunting seasons,…
Ochoco NF-Ochoco West - Prineville Area
Site Open
The western portion of the Ochoco National Forest offers a great variety of recreational opportunities without being too far removed from the nearest town. In the winter, there are opportunities…
Ochoco Reservoir
A dam constructed on Ochoco Creek after World War I formed the reservoir for irrigation and flood control which allowed for recreation activities. Mill Creek and Ochoco Creek input to the reservoir…