Overview

Just up the road from the campground is the Slide Connector Trail #386, this trail is a great starting point for horse riders heading into the wilderness. The campground sets amongst ponderosa pines and is one mile from Strawberry Campground and the Strawberry Basin Trailhead.  

Facilities

Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring, horse corral, and parking for camp trailers and horse trailers. Accessible vault toilets are conveniently located in the middle of the campground.

Recreation

This campground offers convenient access to the Slide Connector Trail, a popular route for horseback riders heading into the wilderness. Strawberry Campground and Strawberry Basin Trail are nearby, giving hikers and sightseers easy entry into the scenic Strawberry Mountains.

Nearby Attractions

• Strawberry Mountain Wilderness

• Slide Creek Campground

• Strawberry Campground

• Strawberry Basin Trail

• Onion Creek Trail

• Slide Basin Trail

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Important Notices

• Malheur National Forest Fire Public Use Restrictions

• Malheur National Forest Alerts

• 14 Day Stay Limit

• No cell phone coverage

• Certified weed free hay is required for all livestock

• No trash service; Pack it in/Pack it out

• Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

Available Activities

• Backpacking - Backpacking
• Camping - Camping
• Berry Picking - Berry Picking
• Horse Camping - Horse Camping
• Hunting - Hunting
• Wilderness - Wilderness

Directions

<p>In the town of Prairie City, OR., turn onto South Main Street.  Follow South Main Street to the junction with Bridge Street.  Turn left onto Bridge Street.  The second right, turn onto Bridge Street again, follow Bridge Street to city limits, the road then becomes County Road 60.  Continue on County Road 60 for approximatley 7 miles the road then becomes Forest Road 6001.  Continue on Forest Road 6001 for approximately 1 mile, the campground will be on the right. </p>

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Rental Options

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