Cabin rental · U.S. Forest Service · Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland · Oregon

Ochoco Ranger Rental

Ochoco Ranger Station was established in 1906 as part of the Western Division of the Blue Mountain Forest Reserves. By 1911, Ochoco Ranger Station was part of one of seven ranger districts on the newly formed Ochoco National Forest. The site quickly grew from a single office/residence building to a compound with an office, residence, storage building and barn. This house was constructed in 1940 specifically for the district ranger by the Civilian Conservation Corps and the US Forest Service. It showcases the rustic architectural styles common to this era.

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Site mix

Cabins with electric1
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Site guide

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SiteSurfacePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehicles
ORRGravel30 ampYes / –8 / –

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water

This beautifully appointed two-story house has two large bedrooms and a half bath with a flush toilet upstairs, and a bedroom and a full bath with a flush toilet and hot shower downstairs. The house is furnished with two queen beds and three twin beds. There is a well-equipped kitchen with cook stove and refrigerator, as well as basic kitchenware and cleaning supplies, including a vacuum cleaner. The large dining room has a table and chairs for eight people. Relax and enjoy the fully furnished living room. The house is fully electric and offers a two-car garage. Food, trash bags, towels, washcloths, dish soap, first aid kits, flashlights, extra batteries and bedding are not provided. The roads to the house will be plowed and open in winter; however, visitors will be responsible for clearing the sidewalks and driveway during heavy snowfall periods. Visitors are also responsible for cleaning the house, packing out trash and locking up before leaving. The house is managed for and set up to accommodate up to eight (8) guests. Additional guests can conveniently be accommodated at the campground across the street.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Ochoco Ranger Rental30°40°50°60°70°January: 1.17 inches of precipitationFebruary: 1.08 inches of precipitationMarch: 1.22 inches of precipitationApril: 1.66 inches of precipitationMay: 1.94 inches of precipitationJune: 1.45 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.51 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.46 inches of precipitationSeptember: 0.50 inches of precipitationOctober: 1.18 inches of precipitationNovember: 1.34 inches of precipitationDecember: 1.23 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 34.2°F averageFebruary: 36.2°F averageMarch: 40.8°F averageApril: 45.1°F averageMay: 52.3°F averageJune: 58.1°F averageJuly: 67.2°F averageAugust: 66.7°F averageSeptember: 59.7°F averageOctober: 49.5°F averageNovember: 39.8°F averageDecember: 33.1°F average0 in0.5 in1 in1.5 in2 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Mitchell 2 E, 19 miles from the campground at 3,320 feet, station USC00355638 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 14 inches a year.

Getting there

From Prineville, Oregon: 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, which is just past the restrooms on your left. Drive past Ochoco Creek and then make an immediate left turn.

Coordinates44.3975° N, 120.4266° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • The fireplace is not in use.

Charges and cancellations

In order to allow for maximum use of the facilities, a cancellation policy has been put in place to encourage customers to make any cancellations as soon as possible so that others may reserve and enjoy the unoccupied facility. Reservation fees are refundable on a pro-rated scale as outlined below. > 100% refund of reservation fees, when cancelled 31 days or more, prior to your arrival date* > 50% refund of reservation fees, when cancelled 15 to 30 days, prior to your arrival date* > No refund when cancelled 14 days or less, prior to your arrival date > If a customer arrives at a facility and decides to leave early, the days not used are not refunded A $10.00 cancellation fee will be deducted from the amount of the refund given the customer

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Bench

    48 mi from the campground · 67,071 acres · 90% contained

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

RV sales & serviceRV sales & service ↗21.1 mi
Outdoor gearPrepper Up ↗22.3 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗22.9 mi

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Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Ochoco National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

Natural features

Nestled under big ponderosa pine, the house is situated in upper Ochoco Valley and surrounded by the Ochoco Mountain range. The highest peak in this range is Lookout Mountain, at 6,900 feet, which is near the house. The Ochoco Mountain range is known for its unusual rock formations. Visitors to this area may be lucky enough to see wild free-roaming horses. Other wildlife around the forest include squirrels, chipmunks, antelope, deer, elk, hawks, osprey, eagles and great horned owls.

Recreation

This house is a year-round rental, allowing visitors to participate in summer or winter recreation. The 8-mile Lookout Mountain Trail #804 begins at Ochoco Ranger Station and takes hikers to the top of Lookout Mountain. Nearby Walton Lake, a developed recreation site, is located about 7 miles northeast of Ochoco Ranger Station and offers an easy hike around the lake that also connects with the more difficult Round Mountain Trail. Walton Lake offers the opportunity to fish, swim or paddle. Winter enthusiasts can enjoy Walton Sno-Park, located just past Walton Lake, which offers cross-country ski trails and snowmobile routes.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Ochoco Ranger Rental?

Sites at Ochoco Ranger Rental are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Ochoco Ranger Rental?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Ochoco Ranger Rental?

> 100% refund of reservation fees, when cancelled 31 days or more, prior to your arrival date* > 50% refund of reservation fees, when cancelled 15 to 30 days, prior to your arrival date* > No refund when cancelled 14 days or less, prior to your arrival date >

Source: Charges and cancellations

How many sites does Ochoco Ranger Rental have?

1 site, including 1 cabin with power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Does Ochoco Ranger Rental have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Ochoco Ranger Rental?

This beautifully appointed two-story house has two large bedrooms and a half bath with a flush toilet upstairs, and a bedroom and a full bath with a flush toilet and hot shower downstairs.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Ochoco Ranger Rental?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Ochoco Ranger Rental?

This house is a year-round rental, allowing visitors to participate in summer or winter recreation. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What if Ochoco Ranger Rental is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Ochoco Forest Camp (0.1 mi, partly first-come), Walton Lake (5.1 mi), and White Rock Campground (6.1 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby