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Ochoco Divide

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and it is open from May 15 to October 15. Ochoco Divide is a National Forest campground near Prineville, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Prineville, Oregon

Managed by
National Forest

Ochoco Divide sits inside Ochoco National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Ochoco Divide summit on Highway 26: Ponderosa pine campground at about 4,700 ft at the top of the Ochoco Divide on Hwy 26, a common stop for touring cyclists; the Ochoco Divide Group Site is inside it.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Fee unconfirmed: the Ochoco NF page lists both $25 and $20 per night for a single site (checked 2026-09-29)

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets

On site: Toilets.

Rules

Stay limit
14 days

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
5,200 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.2 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.4 mi away
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Ochoco Divide is open from May 15 to October 15 , at 5,200 ft.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Ochoco Divide?
No. Ochoco Divide is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
When is Ochoco Divide open?
Ochoco Divide is open from May 15 to October 15.
How long can you stay at Ochoco Divide?
The stay limit at Ochoco Divide is 14 days.
Is there cell service at Ochoco Divide?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.2 mi away, T-Mobile shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away, and Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.4 mi away. The FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at Ochoco Divide itself. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Ochoco Divide?
Ochoco Divide is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Ochoco Divide

Reservable Ochoco Divide Group Site Mitchell · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Not on record First-come Wildwood Prineville · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Free First-come Whistler Prineville · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Free Reservable Walton Lake Prineville · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $25 per night

More campgrounds: camping near Prineville and campgrounds in Wheeler.

Sources

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