Walton Lake campground
Walton Lake
There are several nearby points of interest, such as the Painted Hills, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, and Smith Rock State Park. These areas offer opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, and photography.
The campground amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, and picnic tables, and fire pits are available at each site. The campground offers both reservation and first-come-first-serve campsites, and there are 28 total campsites available.
An interesting fact about the area is that the lake was created in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps as a recreation area for locals and visitors.
The best time of year to visit Walton Lake Camping Area is during the summer months from June to September. The average temperatures during this time range from the mid to high 70s during the day and low 40s at night, making for comfortable camping conditions.
What's on-site at Walton Lake
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Walton Lake, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Lake Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Walton Lake Group Campsites | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Wildwood | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Ochoco Forest Camp Group Pavilion | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Ochoco Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Walton Lake -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Cr Abv Coyote Canyon Nr Mitchell | 2 cfs | → |
| John Day River At Service Creek | 776 cfs | → |
| Pine Creek Near Clarno | 8 cfs | → |
| Crooked River Blw Osborne Canyon | 97 cfs | → |
| Crooked River Below Opal Springs | 1,120 cfs | → |
| Deschutes River Near Culver | 542 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Walton Lake -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ochoco Meadows | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Ochoco Meadows | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Derr. | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Derr. | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Bend 7 Ne | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Wilderness Bridge Creek
- Wilderness Mill Creek
- John Day Fossil Beds-Painted Hills Unit
- Ochoco Lake State Park
- Ochoco Creek Park
- Davidson Park
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Walton Lake as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Walton Lake
Can I make reservations at Walton Lake?
Yes -- this campground accepts reservations. Snoflo recommends booking early for peak season; check the operator (Recreation.gov / state park system / private operator) for the booking window and cancellation policy.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Walton Lake?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Walton Lake.