Ochoco National Forest

Ochoco National Forest


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The Ochoco National Forest is located in central Oregon. Established in 1911, the forest encompasses about 848,000 acres of vast natural resources and a wide variety of recreational opportunities. People come to the Ochoco National Forest to enjoy its ponderosa pine stands, rim-rock vantage points, deep canyons, varied wildlife and warm sunshine.

Heritage sites are varied with ancient Indian villages, campsites, sacred grounds, old historic wagon roads, mines, cabins, and lookouts.

Visitors to the Ochoco National Forest enjoy more dispersed recreation opportunities. Hiking, fishing, camping, hunting, horseback riding and rock hounding are just a few of the popular activities on the forest.

The Ochoco National Forest, with a total of 5003 miles of forest roads and 50 miles of trails outside the wilderness, provides challenging biking and hiking through scenic terrain. Four wilderness areas are available for visitors to backpack, camp and hike in. There are six reservoirs located within and bordering the Ochoco National Forest. 100 miles of streams on the north slopes of the forest provide great fishing for rainbow trout. Four scenic rivers flow through the deep canyons surrounded by ponderosa pine and douglas fir trees.

The Ochoco National Forest provides visitors with about 30 campgrounds. With campground open to RV's and trailers, tents, and horses, there is a camp spot for every type of visitor.

Facilities: The Ochoco National Forest provides about 30 campgrounds. Some of the campgrounds offer restrooms, picnic areas, trash receptacles, and/or drinking water.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to visit Ochoco National Forest. Reservations may be accepted or required for campgrounds and other recreation sites within the forest.

Best Time To Visit: Ochoco National Forest is open year round.

Fees: Parking, camping, and/or entrance fees may be charged at some of the recreation sites within Ochoco National Forest.

Accessibility: Several of the campgrounds within the forest provide access for the physically challenged.

Rules: Rockhound collections sites within the forest are for personal use only, not for commercial resale. Obey road restrictions. Check local fire and fishing regulations. Pets are required to be on a leash at all times. No motorized vehicles are allowed within the designated wilderness areas. Campgrounds may have maximum length of stay restrictions.

Directions: The Ochoco National Forest is located in central Oregon and encompasses about 848,000 acres of land.

Address

Ochoco National Forest

3160 N.E. 3rd Street

Prineville, Oregon 97754

Phone
General: (541) 416-6500

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