Ochoco Divide Group Site
Campground · Oregon · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Ochoco National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 35
- People per site
- 4,724 ft
- Elevation
Overview
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.Recreation
The group site of the Ochoco Divide Campground is mainly used by touring cyclists. It is also a good place to take a relaxing stroll through the woods. There are opportunities for hunting, mountain biking and hiking in the national forest surrounding the facility. Several trailheads begin at the Bandit Springs rest stop about one mile from the campground on Highway 26.Facilities
The group site is part of the main Ochoco Divide Campground. There is excellent quality drinking water throughout the main campground and near the group site. The group site can comfortably fit up to 12 people; no more than 35 are allowed. Parking is limited. Campers must park at the base of a small hill and walk up to the site. There is a large group size fire ring as well.
Natural Features
The scenery surrounding the campground alternates between thick Ponderosa pine forests and grassy meadows, though shortly beyond the campground the road descends into lower-elevation, arid canyon lands.One of the most unique geologic features of the Ochoco National Forest is the 'thunder egg,' Oregon's official state rock. Thunder eggs are small, colorful, round volcanic rocks similar to geodes that have been exposed over time. The U.S. Forest Service has designated specific sites for rock hounding.
Nearby Attractions
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is less than an hour away. Hike amongst the Painted Hills and famed fossils, take a journey through time at the museum at Sheep Rock or picnic beneath the beautiful mountain scenery.John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
The facts
- Season: May 15 – October 15 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- Up to 35 people per site
- Loops: OCHOCO DIVIDE GROUP SITE
Site types
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
1 campsite at Ochoco Divide Group Site
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | OCHOCO DIVIDE GROUP SITE | Group Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 35 | 🐾 |
Getting there
44.50057, -120.38719 · 44°30'2.1"N 120°23'13.9"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 4.2 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 3.3 | 4.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Ochoco Divide Group Site
- Can you reserve a site at Ochoco Divide Group Site?
- Yes, Ochoco Divide Group Site is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Ochoco Divide Group Site have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Ochoco Divide Group Site?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Ochoco Divide Group Site.
- Are campfires allowed at Ochoco Divide Group Site?
- Campfires are allowed at Ochoco Divide Group Site. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Ochoco Divide Group Site also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Ochoco Divide Group Site's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Camping per night, per site fee: $20 single campsite/ $10 extra vehicle fee. $50 group site.
- Day use: $5/vehicle or group
Restrictions:
- There is a 14 day stay limit on all National Grassland and US Forest Service land including but not limited to campgrounds and other developed facilities.
Camping near Ochoco Divide Group Site
- Walton Lake 5.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Ochoco Ranger Rental 7.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Ochoco Forest Camp 7.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Scotty Creek Trailhead 2.7 mi · Facility
- Wildwood Campground 2.7 mi · Campground
- Whistler Campground 4.9 mi · Campground
- Walton Lake 5.2 mi · Facility
- Ochoco National Forest 6.1 mi · Facility
- Bingham Springs Campground 7.1 mi · Campground
- Ochoco NF-Ochoco West - Prineville Area 7.8 mi · Facility
- Bridge Creek Wilderness 8.6 mi · Facility
- White Rock Campground 9.5 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 541-351-1182
- Email audi1@scinternet.net
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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