Ochoco State Scenic Viewpoint
About
Ochoco State Scenic Viewpoint is a 250-acre park in Oregon, about half a mile from the town of Prineville. Its closeness to town makes it an easy stop and a convenient base for exploring the surrounding area. Late spring through early fall is the most comfortable time to visit. A nearby Prineville weather station records typical June highs around 76°F with lows near 45°F, and September is similar, with average highs near 79°F and only a few wet days. Several outdoor options sit close by. The Grade Trail is less than half a mile away and the Wetlands Trail about 2 miles off, while climbers can head to Barnes Butte, roughly 3 miles out. Castle Rock Campground, just under 10 miles away, offers a place to stay the night.
Park size
250 acres
Location
Ochoco State Scenic Viewpoint
Oregon
Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Apr–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–76°F and lows of 33–45°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Prineville, OR weather station, 1.5 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan43° high25° low
- Feb48° high26° low
- Mar55° high29° low
- Apr60° high33° low
- May69° high40° low
- Jun76° high45° low
- Jul87° high49° low
- Aug86° high48° low
- Sep79° high42° low
- Oct65° high34° low
- Nov51° high29° low
- Dec42° high24° low
Where it is
- Ochoco State Scenic Viewpoint · Public land
- Nearest town
- Prineville, Oregon · 0.5 mi
- Managed by
- City Land
Nearby
- The Grade TrailHiking0.4 mi
- Wetlands TrailHiking1.9 mi
- South RidgeHiking2.8 mi
- Barnes ButteRock climbing3 mi
- Castle Rock CampgroundCamping9.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
