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Walton Lake

Ochoco NF - FS

🏕️ CampgroundBend / Deschutes NFOregon⭐ 4.4 (164)
Walton Lake
🟢 11 open windows right now — soonest Wed Sep 9–Sat Sep 12
Availability checked 13h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
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💡 In short

Walton Lake in Oregon has 11 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Wed Sep 9–Sat Sep 12. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Wed Sep 9 – Sat Sep 123 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #Large Group Site, 👥 #Small Group Site, #004, #030
Wed Sep 9 – Fri Sep 112 nightsbook these dates →👥 AREA WALTON LAKE #027 & AREA WALTON LAKE #028 next to each othersites #001, #003, #007, #010, #023, #027, #028
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 #Large Group Site, 👥 #Small Group Site, #030
Fri Sep 11 – Sun Sep 132 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #004
Sun Sep 13 – Wed Sep 163 nightsbook these dates →sites #020
Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #001, #020
Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 AREA WALTON LAKE #012 & AREA WALTON LAKE #013 next to each othersites #012, #013, #016
Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 AREA WALTON LAKE #012 & AREA WALTON LAKE #013 next to each othersites #003, #012, #013, #016, #023, #027, #028

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite AREA WALTON LAKE #Large Group Site — large group site parking
Site AREA WALTON LAKE #Large Group Site · large group site parkingnone
Campsite AREA WALTON LAKE #Large Group Site — large group site
Site AREA WALTON LAKE #Large Group Site · large group sitenone
Campsite AREA WALTON LAKE #Small Group Site — small group site picnic tables
Site AREA WALTON LAKE #Small Group Site · small group site picnic tablesnone
Campsite AREA WALTON LAKE #Small Group Site — small group site parking
Site AREA WALTON LAKE #Small Group Site · small group site parkingnone
Campsite AREA WALTON LAKE #004 — site 4
Site AREA WALTON LAKE #004 · site 4none
Campsite AREA WALTON LAKE #001 — ADA site 1
Site AREA WALTON LAKE #001 · ADA site 1none
Campsite AREA WALTON LAKE #003 — site 3
Site AREA WALTON LAKE #003 · site 3none
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest charging: 12.8 mi — none of the stations on record within 25 mi is identified as DC fast, so arrive with range to spare.

🔌 Charging station12.8 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 6 openings at Walton Lake over the last 30 days, on 6 separate days, most of them for stays 12–31 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $25–$75/nightGroup Standard NonelectricStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆164 ratings
5★107
4★37
3★9
2★7
1★4
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T1.7/4
Verizon0.3/4
T-Mobile0.1/4
Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Walton Lake FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Walton Lake?

Walton Lake in Oregon takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Walton Lake?

Campsite fees at Walton Lake run about $25–$75/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Walton Lake when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Walton Lake often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Walton Lake?

CampSage's scans caught 6 openings at Walton Lake over the last 30 days, on 6 separate days, most of them for stays 12–31 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Walton Lake a good campground?

Walton Lake holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 164 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Walton Lake?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Walton Lake, AT&T rates highest at 1.7 out of 5 from 24 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Walton Lake located?

Walton Lake is located in Bend / Deschutes NF, Oregon. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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