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Ochoco National Forest

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Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests & Crooked River National Grassland

The Ochoco National Forest is located in Central Oregon, north and east of the City of Prineville. It encompasses 850,000 acres of rimrock, canyons, geologic oddities, dense pine forests, and high desert terrain as well as the North Fork of the Crooked River. At 155,000 acres, Crooked River Grasslands is one of the largest tracks of preserved grassland in the U.S. Visitors can find a variety of evidence of a ‘failed’ homestead attempts on the Grasslands: stone shelters, tools, cans, log cabins, barns and water troughs still remain. Please note that these items are protected by the Antiquities Act and must not be removed to preserve the historic integrity of the area.

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Ariel & John W.

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Reviewed Oct. 27, 2020

Beautiful but not boondock friendly.

We boondocked at a great site in October 2020 near Mill Creek Wilderness, dirt forest roads not too bad but we have a pretty low bar. Some great views looking west/northwest. Boondocking near the Big Summit Prairie was a lot more difficult. Roads narrow and rough with hardly any place to pull off. We finally found a flat spot near the southeastern end but would not do it again.

First three pics are of spot on the northeastern corner of mill creek wilderness, the last photo near southeastern corner of big summit prairie.

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Liz C.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 29, 2016

Quiet and beautiful

There are trails in abundance and beautiful views to be had, in addition to lakes, mine remnants and vistas galore. Camp, trail run or just bbq at the lake. There is something for everyone here.

Location

Ochoco National Forest is located in Oregon

Directions

From Prineville, Oregon, take Highway 26 north for 16 miles. Turn righton Ochoco Ranger Station Road and go 9 miles to the Ranger Station, then turnleft, proceed across the small bridge and take a right into the Forest Campfee station. Continue on to the pavilion group site.