Murray Campground

FS USDA Forest Service · Prairie City, OR · Primitive

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Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Not recorded
Campfires Not recorded
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published season or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Rig Size Back In Only
Style Primitive Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites6
Sites Accepting RVs6
Overnight Sites6
Back-In Sites6
SurfaceGravel

Location

44.212452, -118.63927 · Prairie City Ranger District , Prairie City , OR 97869

Description

Overview

On the northern edge of Logan Valley, on the south side of the Strawberry Mountains, this campground is a good base for exploring the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness.  From this campground hiking opportunities are numerous, within 3 miles of the campground are three separate trailheads that lead into the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness; Lake Creek Trail, Meadow Fork Trail, Snowshoe/Big Creek Trailhead. Hunting and stream fishing are also popular at this site.

Recreation

This campground provides access to numerous hiking opportunities in the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness, with the Lake Creek, Meadow Fork, and Snowshoe/Big Creek trailheads all located within three miles. Visitors also enjoy hunting and stream fishing throughout the surrounding valley.

Facilities

Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring, and parking for camp trailers. Accessible vault toilet is located in the middle of the campground.

Contact Info

For local information, please call (541) 820-3800 or call (541) 575-3000 for general information.

Nearby Attractions

Logan Valley

Big Creek Campground

Lake Creek Youth Camp

Malheur River

Strawberry Mountain Wilderness

Directions

From Prairie City, OR., turn onto South Main Street to the junction with Bridge Street.  Turn left onto Bridge Street and follow past the cemetary, the road then becomes County Road 62. Follow County Road 62 for approximately 20 miles to the junction with Forest Road 16.  Turn west on Forest Road 16, follow Forest Road 16 for approximately 7 miles to the junction with Forest Road 924.  Follow Forest Road 924 for approximately 2 miles the campground will be on the left.

Activities

CAMPING FISHING HIKING HUNTING

Details

Email[email protected]
ReservableYes

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