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3,000–7,993 ft · OR🚗 Directions
Ochoco National Forest in the Ochoco Mountains east of Prineville. Ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, western juniper, western larch, and lodgepole pine. Painted Hills (John Day Fossil Beds) nearby. Drier than the west-side Cascades — monsoon-influenced fungi July-September including king bolete, Suillus, and hedgehog.
Updated Apr 19, 6:23 PM MT
Precip 7d
0.70"
Precip 14d
1.40"
Soil Temp
44°F
SWE
Snow Water Equivalent — how much water is in the snowpack vs. normal. Declining SWE means snowmelt is adding moisture to the soil.Log your find on iNaturalist to help the community and get expert ID assistance. Photos, location, and habitat notes all help with identification.
Ochoco National Forest
Ochoco National Forest
Ochoco National Forest
Ochoco National Forest
Ochoco National Forest
Ochoco National Forest
⚠ Road Access Notice
Always verify road access is public before following GPS directions to mountain areas. Many forest roads are seasonal, gated, or require 4WD. Dispersed camping follows USFS/BLM rules (typically 14-day limit). Check ranger district offices for current road and campground conditions.
0%
Drought
None
Snowmelt
complete
soil temp marginal (44°F vs 48°F min)
All conditions met