Walton Lake Campground

Mitchell · Wheeler County · USDA Forest Service

Camping open

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…stay overnight

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  • Tent Campingcamping

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Overview

About this park

Walton Lake Campground may be the best known location on the Ochoco National Forest due to the serene setting among old growth ponderosa pine and mountain meadows.

Setting

Landscape & setting

Visitors can choose to spend their vacation fishing on the shore of Walton Lake, or swimming and paddling in the water.

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Things to do

Things to do

There are also many trails nearby for those who would like to explore on foot or bicycle, such as Walton Lake Trail (#809) which circles the lake. See also Walton Sno-Park.

Nearby Activities Include: Bird Watching, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Mountain Biking, Photography, Road Biking, Sightseeing, Swimming.

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Mitchell, OR
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Confidence score

74/ 100

USDA Forest Service Recreation Sites (Campgrounds)

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  • coordinates
  • amenities
  • hours
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