Ochoco Ranger Rental
Open year-round. Reservations required via Recreation.gov. Not available the first Wednesday of each month for maintenance and water testing. Winter visitors must clear driveways and sidewalks during snow. Check-in 2:00 PM, check-out 12:00 noon.
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. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Stage 1 Public Use Fire Restrictions prohibit open fires, including wood stoves and charcoal briquette fires, on Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland lands, except within designated developed campgrounds. Chainsaw use is prohibited between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.…
Wiley Flat Campground Closure
The Wiley Flat Campground is currently closed due to hazards and hazardous conditions created as a result of the Wiley Flat fire of 2024. The closure includes all developed sites, roads, trails, and facilities within the campground boundary. View Map.
14 Day Stay Order
Camping or otherwise occupying a single location (including leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies) for a period longer than 14 consecutive calendar days is PROHIBITED on the Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland.
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
The Ochoco Ranger Rental House was constructed in 1940 by the Civilian Conservation Corps as the district ranger's residence at the historic Ochoco Ranger Station. The 1,145 square foot, two-story home sits under towering ponderosa pines in the upper Ochoco Valley, surrounded by the Ochoco Mountain range with views toward 6,900-foot Lookout Mountain. The house features three bedrooms with two queen beds and three twin beds, a half bath upstairs, and a full bathroom downstairs with flush toilet and hot shower. The kitchen includes a cook stove, refrigerator, and basic kitchenware, while the dining room seats eight. Electric heating and a two-car garage are provided. Guests must bring their own bedding, towels, dish soap, and flashlights, and are responsible for packing out all trash. The Lookout Mountain Trail #804 begins at the property and climbs 8 miles to the summit. Walton Lake, 7 miles northeast, offers fishing, swimming, and paddling plus access to the Round Mountain Trail. In winter, Walton Sno-Park provides groomed cross-country ski trails and snowmobile routes. Wild horses roam the area, and wildlife includes deer, elk, antelope, and raptors.
Directions
From Prineville, 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, just past the restrooms. Drive past Ochoco Creek and make an immediate left turn. The house is the first structure on your right at 33689 Ochoco Ranger Station Loop.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $90 |
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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