Openings · last 7 days
23
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 23 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233895
When Walton Lake reopens
Walton Lake's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
51
Openings · last 90 days
52
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dTuesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 26 of 52 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Tuesday (50.0%), with Monday (11) and Wednesday (11) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 04:00 and 18:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 46 of 52 detected openings (88.5%). The remaining 11.5% occurred outside those hours. Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 8.5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 5–26.2 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 012 | 10 | 19.2% |
| 016 | 7 | 13.5% |
| 007 | 7 | 13.5% |
| 006 | 6 | 11.5% |
| 026 | 6 | 11.5% |
Site 012 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 10. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 3, 2026 · of 32 monitored sites
Of the 512 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 3, 2026): 149 open for online reservation · 89 reserved · 274 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 32 monitored sites, 17 can be reserved online and 15 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
70.9% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 149 of 512 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 3, 2026Not open online70.9%
Open site-nights149 / 512
Reserved (of online inventory)89 / 238
Weekday openings91
Weekend openings58
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 91 fall on weekdays and 58 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026September holds the most room. 112 of 416 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 29 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 007 | 12 |
| 012 | 12 |
| 020 | 12 |
| 023 | 12 |
| 027 | 12 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
149 open site-nights across 17 sites at Walton Lake, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 21 2-night, 17 3-night, 13 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 007.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 70 ft. 18 sites take 25 ft, 18 sites take 35 ft, 18 sites take 40 ft.
All 17 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 007 | 40 ft | None | 12 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 012 | 40 ft | None | 12 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 020 | 24 ft | None | 12 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 023 | 24 ft | None | 12 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 027 | 24 ft | None | 12 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 001 | 40 ft | None | 10 | 10 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 013 | 40 ft | None | 10 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 026 | 24 ft | None | 10 | 10 nights | Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 028 | 24 ft | None | 10 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 003 | 40 ft | None | 8 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 016 | 40 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| 030 | 16 ft | None | 8 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 004 | 40 ft | None | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 006 | 40 ft | None | 5 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 010 | 40 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| Large Group Site | 70 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| Small Group Site | 70 ft | None | 4 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
About Walton Lake
Overview
Walton Lake Campground may be the best-known location in the Ochoco National Forest, offering a serene setting among old-growth Ponderosa pine and mountain meadows. Most sites offer sweeping lake views.
Recreation
Visitors can choose to spend their vacation relaxing by fishing on the shore of Walton Lake, or swimming and paddling in the water. There is a swimming beach, fishing pier and boat ramp for small self powered craft, and the lake is stocked with rainbow trout. There are also many trails nearby for those who would like to explore on foot or mountain bike. This includes the 7.5-mile multi-use Round Mountain Trail as well as the 1-mile Walton Lake Trail, which offers many scenic views around the lake.
Facilities
There are paved parking spurs, picnic tables and fire rings with grills at each single site. The campistes resiside on the South Side best for large RV's while the North side is best for car and tent camping. Vault toilets are available in both sections of the camp, and a solar powered water pump for drinking water is located in the south shore section. Look for water signs to guide you located near the entrance. There are two group sites that have three tables and a fire ring at each. These sites can accommodate three to four RVs, and there are several tent pitching spots available. There are accessible accomodating campsites and vault toilets in the south shore section of the camp though everyone is welcome to rent them.
Natural Features
Walton Lake is a blue sparkling jewel hidden within the dense forest. A small dam impounds spring-fed water that seeps from surrounding sloped meadows. Fishing is a favorite activity while hiking is very popular as is simply enjoying a picnic at the lake. Aspen and tall willows add habitat diversity to make this place especially attractive to wildlife. This is a place to find white-headed woodpecker, belted kingfisher, spotted sandpiper, cinnamon teal, American coot, Steller's jay, yellow-headed blackbird and Brewer's blackbird.
Nearby Attractions
For visitors seeking a bit of civilization, the city of Prineville is nearby. There are opportunities to shop, dine out, golf, attend events and visit the localmuseum. For those wanting to explore the Ochoco National Forest, Lookout Mt and Round Mt are great places to hike and Mt bike. Wild flowers are abundant at the Big Summit Prairie where occasional antelope, elk and deer are sometimes seen.
32 monitored sites15 FCFS sitesRVs up to 70 ftNo hookups29 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 35
Getting there
From Prineville, Oregon, take Highway 26 east for 16 miles. Turn right at the junction to Walton Lake and Big Summit Prairie (County Road 23) and travel 9 miles to Forest Service Road 22. Turn left and proceed approximately 7 miles to Walton Lake. The campground will be on the left.
Ochoco National Forest, 3160 Ne 3Rd St., Prineville, OR 97754541-351-1182
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233895 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-233895 · Walton Lake · Prineville OR12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Walton Lake?
Reservations for Walton Lake are made through Recreation.gov. 70.9% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 149 of 512 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 52 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Walton Lake?
Campsite Sniper detected 23 site-date openings at Walton Lake in the last 7 days, 51 over 30 days and 52 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Walton Lake?
Tuesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 26 of 52 (50%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Walton Lake?
17 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 007. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Walton Lake fit a 35-foot RV?
18 of the 29 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 70 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Walton Lake?
September 2026, with 112 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 416.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Walton Lake?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 8.5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 5-26.2 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Walton Lake?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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