Strawberry Campground

FS USDA Forest Service · Prairie City, OR · Primitive

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Conditions

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

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

Features

Style Primitive Potable Water Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites10
Sites Accepting RVs10
Overnight Sites10
SurfaceGravel

Location

44.320039, -118.673398 · Prairie City Ranger District , Prairie City , OR 97869

Description

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.

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.

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.

Contact Info

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

Nearby Attractions

Directions

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. 

Activities

BACKPACKING BERRY PICKING CAMPING HIKING HUNTING PICNICKING

Details

Email[email protected]
ReservableYes

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