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Ochoco National Forest

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Nature of the Area
From the crest of the Cascade mountains to the high desert plateau, central Oregon is a land of diversity, this diversity provides critical habitat to a wide variety of species including amphibians, reptiles, birds, breeding birds and mammals.

Central Oregon hosts many species of migratory birds which rely upon many habitats including, riparian areas and alkali flats, wintering ungulates rely on the high deserts supply of bitterbrush to make it through the long winter months -mphibians depend on clean clear water to carry out their life cycle and large shy species can seek solitude in roadless areas.

These web pages covers many species occurring in these central Oregon counties Wasco, Jefferson, Deschutes, Klamath, Crook and Lake.

Camping
There are more than 125 developed campgrounds on the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests, ranging from small primitive campgrounds with a few campsites to large well developed campgrounds with more than a 100 campsites.

Types of Campsites

Single Family (SF) campsite a single unit that will accommodate up to six people with one primary vehicle and up to one extra vehicle. There is a charge for the extra vehicle.

Multi Family (MF) campsites accommodate up to 12 people with two primary vehicles and up to 2 extra vehicles. There is a charge for the extra vehicles.

Group campsites can accommodate varying numbers of people and vehicles. Small group campsites accommodate twenty or fewer people. Campsite capacities are listed separately for each campground. The number of vehicles is limited by the parking space available for each campsite. The vehicle fee is included with the campsite fee.

Dispersed Camping

Many people enjoy the solitude and primitive experience of camping away from developed campgrounds and other campers. Dispersed camping is the term used for camping anywhere in the National Forest OUTSIDE of a designated campground. Dispersed camping means no toilets, no treated water and no fire grates are provided. Typically, dispersed camping is NOT allowed in the vicinity of developed recreation areas such as campgrounds, picnic areas or trailheads. Many people drive out on Forest Service roads into the woods and find a clearing or a spot - a stream or with a view of the mountains. There are extra responsibilities and skills that are necessary for dispersed camping. Its your responsibility to know these before you try this new experience.

If you are going to an area where others have camped before, pick a site thats been used before. Plants, soil and wildlife are impacted by new campsites, so using existing ones will minimize your impact on the forest. If there is no existing campsite, then follow these Leave No Trace guidelines

Camp on bare soil if possible, to avoid damaging or killing plants and grass.

Do NOT camp within 200 feet of any water source, plants - water are especially fragile.

Dont camp in the middle of a clearing or meadow, try to make your campsite less visible so that other visitors will see a "wild" setting.

Dont try to level or dig trenches in the ground at your campsite. Select a campsite with good natural drainage.

Fishing and Hunting
Fishing

Our goal is to provide information to help you have a successful fishing and camping adventure on the lakes and streams of Central Oregon. We hope you find the information on this website useful as you plan your next fishing trip to some of the best fishing in Oregon!!!

Many of the lakes and reservoirs listed are located along or adjacent to the Cascade Lakes Highway (Forest Service Rd 46). In addition to excellent fishing there are spectacular surroundings to explore. Visit the photo gallery for additional pictures of the area. In Central Oregon, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) has fish management strategies in place to provide abundant opportunities for successful angling experiences. From great places for young children who want to experience angling for the first time with limited gear, to hard core anglers going after the big ones with all the gear to supply a large tackle shop and to everything in-between.

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