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.
Red Flag Warning issued July 20 at 7:49PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
...The upper level low over the region will shift to the east just enough to allow for monsoonal moisture to move into the region. Instability will accompany the moisture and allow for increased chances of thunderstorms across central Oregon and the eastern mountains. Isolated dry thunderstorms could spark new wildfires and gusty outflow winds can affect fires already on the landscape... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 698 Southern Blue Mountains, 700 Central Mountains of Oregon and 705 Southern Deschutes National Forest. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms after 11 AM Wednesday. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts from 25-35 mph
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 7:40PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 6:03PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
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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