Picnicking
There are numerous developed day use sites on the Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River National Grassland including picnic areas, trailheads, and roadside viewpoints. Pack some food and head out by yourself, bring a friend, or invite a group!
Picnicking - Single
There are several picnicking areas in Crooked River National Grassland and Ochoco National Forest.
Picnicking - Group
There is a group site and a group pavilion in the Prineville area of Ochoco National Forest.
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Antelope Flat Reservoir Campground and Day Use
Site Closed
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…
Bandit Springs Sno-Park and Trailhead
Site Open
Bandit Springs Sno-Park is located off of Highway 26 and provides access to the most diverse network of cross-country ski/ snowshoe trails on the Ochoco National Forest.  The trail ratings range…
Baneberry Trail (#812)
This short interpretive trail is accessed from Baneberry Trailhead and provides information about the natural ecology of the surrounding area.This trail is ADA compliant and provides a great short…
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. …
Haystack Reservoir Campground and Day Use Area
Site Closed
This is the premier campground in the scenic high desert of the Crooked River National Grassland, and offers the most amenities to visitors. Located on the eastern shore of Haystack Reservoir and…
Haystack West Shore Campground and Day Use Area
This scenic, high desert campground and day use area is located on the western shore of Haystack Reservoir.  There is one fully accessible campsite as well as easy access from the Day Use parking…
Mother Lode Mine Trail (#808A)
This trail originates at the Mother Lode Mine Trailhead located at the end of Forest Service Road 4205.The trail goes to the old mine site where there are still remnants of the buildings and systems…
Ochoco Divide Campground
Site Closed
Ochoco Divide Campground is a convenient place to camp while traveling across scenic State Highway 26 by bicycle or car.Resting at the top of the Ochoco Divide in a ponderosa pine forest and at an…
Ochoco Divide Group Site
Site Closed
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 Forest Camp Group Pavilion
Site Closed
The Group Pavilion at Ochoco Forest Camp is located at the far end of the campground and is within walking distance from the Ochoco Ranger Rental House.This venue is great for weddings, family…