Walton Lake

About Walton Lake

This lake is a blue sparkling jewel hidden within mostly old growth ponderosa pine forest. A small dam impounds spring-fed water that seeps from surrounding sloped meadows. Quaking aspen and tall willows add habitat diversity to make this place especially attractive to wildlife and humans alike. A dirt trail, not suitable for wheel-chair visitors, encircles the lake for a variety of scenic views.Caution: Expect lots of human company on weekends and summer weekdays.Motorized boating is limited to eletric motor only. The boat launch is available near the day use area. Also, see Walton Lake Campground and Walton Lake Trail (#809)View a map of Walton Lake Campground and hiking trailNearby attractions also include Walton Sno-Park

How to Get There

From Prineville, Oregon:Travel east on Highway 26 for 16.1 miles to County Road 123.Turn east onto County Road 123 for 8.5 miles until it turns into Forest Service Road 22.Continue east on Forest Service Road 22 for 6.6 miles to Forest Service Road 2220. Turn north onto Forest Service Road 2220 for 0.2 miles to Walton Lake.Total Distance: 31 miles. Estimated Time: 45 minutes

Plan Your Visit to Walton Lake

Heading to Walton Lake? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)