Ochoco Ranger Rental House
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Ochoco Ranger Rental House
Ochoco Ranger Rental House is located 25 miles northeast of Prineville, Oregon. Nestled under big ponderosa pines, the rental sits in upper Ochoco Valley at the location of the former Ochoco Ranger Station, which has now been removed. This scenic location offers easy access to Lookout Mountain Trail #804 , Walton Lake , Big Summit Prairie and the heart of the scenic Ochoco National Forest. This artfully constructed 1,145 square foot 2-story house has two large bedrooms and a half bath (with a flush toilet) upstairs, as well as another 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. The first floor, with warm wood paneling throughout, offers a well-equipped kitchen with cook stove and refrigerator, basic kitchenware and cleaning supplies. The large dining room, with a table and chairs, comfortably accommodates eight. Relax and enjoy a living room furnished with a couch, love seat and chair, end tables, accents lamps, and a ceiling fan. The house is fully electric and offers a 2-car garage. The fireplace is not in use. A vacuum cleaner is provided for cleaning the carpeted flooring in the bedrooms. The roads will be plowed and open; however, visitors will be responsible for clearing the sidewalks and driveway during heavy snowfall periods (December through March). • Availability: Ochoco Ranger House is available for rent year round. • Nearby Activities Include : Birding, Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Mountain Biking, Nature Viewing, Nordic Skiing, Photography, Road Biking, Sightseeing, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Swimming • Elevation: Approximately 3,900 feet
Before you go
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
$90 per night. Maximum capacity is 8 occupants.
Restrictions
This is a non-smoking facility. Pets and livestock are prohibited on these premises. RV’s or camp trailers are not allowed at this site. Discharging of firearms as well as fireworks are not allowed. Garbage and cleaning services are unavailable so please pack out all garbage and leave the house and site cleaner than you found it. Thank you for your cooperation.
Accessibility
This is not an ADA accessible facility.
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.