Established Camping
Murray
Murray Campground is located near Prairie City in the Malheur National Forest. The area features forested terrain with elevations that can influence temperatures, ranging from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness and John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, offering opportunities for hiking and exploration.
Description
On the northern edge of Logan Valley, on the south side of the Strawberry Mountains, this campground is a good base for exploring theStrawberry Mountain Wilderness. From this campground hiking opportunties are numerous, within 3 miles of the campground are three seperate 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.
Location
Murray is located in Oregon
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.
Coordinates
44.21300084 N
118.63900055 W
Detours Nearby
Dixie Campground
55 min away
Magone Lake Campground
1 hr 26 min away
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 15 min from Bend
- 3 hrs 25 min from Boise
- 4 hrs 9 min from Walla Walla
- 4 hrs 15 min from Kennewick
Access
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
