Ochoco Divide Group Site
Ochoco NF - FS — hiking
Location: Prineville, OR, OR
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (5 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Ochoco Divide Group Site is a convenient place to camp while traveling across scenic State Highway 26 by bicycle or car. Resting at the top of the Ochoco Divide at an elevation of 4,700 ft., the group site is set on a hill away from the road as an extension of the general campground. Summertime in the Ochoco National Forest brings pleasant temperatures; the campground is closed during winter.The group site is part of the main Ochoco Divide Campground.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/ochoco-divide-group-site to be notified when sites open up.
Ochoco Divide Group Site offers a scenic high-elevation camping experience at 4,700 ft. along State Highway 26, popular with touring cyclists and travelers. Campers praise the well-maintained facilities and friendly host who keeps bathrooms immaculate.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions and American black bears present in area; also western gray squirrels, mule deer, and various woodpecker species
Insider tips for Ochoco Divide Group Site: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Avoid large tents on weekends; some sites are small Located 28 miles east of Prineville on State Highway 26 at the top of the divide
Skip Ochoco Divide Group Site if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at this site. You're visiting November through April—seasonal closure.
Best time to visit Ochoco Divide Group Site: July-September — Campground operates May through October with pleasant summertime temperatures in the Ochoco National Forest; closed during winter.
Nearby campgrounds: Walton Lake (PRINEVILLE, OR), Ochoco Ranger Rental (Prineville, OR), Cold Springs Cabin - Ochoco Nf (Or) (PRINEVILLE, OR), John Day River Basin Developed Campgrounds (Prineville, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Ochoco Divide Group Site
Cell signal at Ochoco Divide Group Site (Prineville, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
The Ochoco Divide Group Site is a convenient place to camp while traveling across scenic State Highway 26 by bicycle or car. Resting at the top of the Ochoco Divide at an elevation of 4,700 ft., the group site is set on a hill away from the road as an extension of the general campground. Summertime in the Ochoco National Forest brings pleasant temperatures; the campground is closed during winter.The group site is part of the main Ochoco Divide Campground.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Avoid large tents on weekends; some sites are small
Located 28 miles east of Prineville on State Highway 26 at the top of the divide
Campground operates May through October with pleasant summertime temperatures in the Ochoco National Forest; closed during winter
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Getting there →
From Prineville, Oregon travel approximately 28 miles on State Highway 26. The campground is on the right at the top of the divide.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Ochoco NF - FS fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Ochoco NF - FS before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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