Overview

The campground is located at the edge of the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness.  Set amongst ponderosa pine in a beautifully wooded area, the campground is an excellent starting point for anyone wanting to hike, hunt, fish or simply relax.  Strawberry Basin Trailhead is located at the campground.  Strawberry Basin Trail #375 connects to other trails in the wilderness allowing for day hiking or backpacking trips.

Facilities

Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring and parking. Accessible vault toilets are conveniently located at the trailhead area and in the campground. Potable water is available during the summer months.

Recreation

Recreation opportunities are abundant, with the Strawberry Basin Trailhead located right in the campground. Hikers can follow Strawberry Basin Trail #375 into the surrounding wilderness, where it connects with several other trails- perfect for anything from a short day hike to a multi-day backpacking adventure.

Nearby Attractions

• Strawberry Mountain Wilderness

• Strawberry Basin Trailhead

• Slide Creek Campground

• Slide Horse Camp

• Onion Creek 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.

• No trash service; pack it in and pack it out

• Drinking water is available only during warmer months; water will be shut off from early October until late May (specific dates required to prevent freezing lines depend on the area temperatures).

• 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
• Hiking - Hiking
• Hunting - Hunting
• Picnicking - Picnicking

Directions

<p>From 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.  After turning onto Bridge Street travel 0.2 miles to the second right turn which is Bridge Street again.  Turn right onto Bridge Street and continue out of city limits, the road becomes County Road 60 at city limits.  Continue on County Road 60 for approximately 7 miles the road then becomes Forest Service Road #6001.  Travel on Forest Road #6001 for approximately 2 miles to the campground. </p>

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