Open terrain surrounds Murray Campground, a US Forest Service site set within Malheur National Forest outside Prairie City, Oregon. The campground sits near a creek and lake, with vault toilets as the only listed amenity. No fee is currently charged, and the site is open year-round. Campers who want more developed facilities nearby can look at Big Creek Campground — Malheur National Forest, roughly two miles southeast, or browse campsites near Malheur National Forest for a broader range of options across the region.
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsMurray is located in Oregon near Malheur National Forest
Public CampgroundDirections
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
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 15 min from Bend, OR
- 3 hrs 25 min from Boise, ID
- 4 hrs 9 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 4 hrs 15 min from Kennewick, WA
