Ochoco Divide Group Site
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground typically operates from May 15 through October 15.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order.
14 Day Stay Order
Pursuant to 16 USC §551 and 36 CFR §261.50 (a), the following acts are prohibited upon lands administered by the OCHOCO National Forest as described in this order. PROHIBITIONS:
Prescribed Fire information
Each year, prescribed burning is done in the spring and fall to improve forest health and protect communities. Visit our Prescribed Fire in Central Oregon page to learn more.
About
Ochoco Divide Group Site is a convenient stopover for groups traveling across scenic State Highway 26, resting at the top of Ochoco Divide at an elevation of 4,700 feet. The group site is set on a hill away from the road as an extension of the general Ochoco Divide Campground, surrounded by ponderosa pine forest. This group site is particularly popular with touring cyclists but welcomes any group of 12-30 people. The campground offers a peaceful high-altitude forest setting while remaining easily accessible from the highway. Several trailheads begin at Bandit Springs rest stop about one mile away on Highway 26, offering opportunities for hiking and mountain biking. The surrounding Ochoco National Forest provides additional opportunities for hunting, nature viewing, and exploration through alternating landscapes of thick ponderosa pine forests and grassy meadows. John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is less than an hour away, where visitors can hike amongst the Painted Hills and explore famed fossil sites. The Ochoco National Forest is also known for thunder eggs, Oregon's official state rock—small, colorful volcanic rocks similar to geodes that can be collected at designated rock hounding sites.
Directions
From Prineville, Oregon, head east on Highway 26 for approximately 30 miles. Ochoco Divide Campground will be on your right, just past Ochoco Divide Sno-Park and just before the summit.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 416-6500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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