Hiking into Strawberry Mountain Wilderness starts right from camp, making Strawberry Campground a functional base for trail-focused trips in the Malheur National Forest outside Prairie City, Oregon. The campground sits along Strawberry Creek, with roughly eight first-come, first-served sites set among large conifers. Sites have solid separation from one another, and several reviewers note the creek-side spots feel especially removed from the rest of the campground. Deer have been spotted approaching within 20 feet of campsites in the evening hours.
The road in deserves serious attention before you go. The route involves approximately nine to ten miles of dirt and gravel forest road, with the final stretch roughest after rain. A low-clearance sedan may not make it without bottoming out. High-clearance vehicles handle the drive without difficulty, and 4WD adds margin on wet days. Temperatures drop noticeably compared to the valley floor, sometimes by 20 degrees, so layering is worth planning for regardless of the season.
Amenities are minimal but functional. Vault toilets are on-site and reviewers consistently describe them as clean. Water taps are available but likely non-potable, suitable for rinsing dishes rather than drinking. There is no camp host, so bring your own firewood. Cell service is generally unavailable. Trails from the campground lead to Strawberry Lake and, farther along, a waterfall. As Ash C. puts it, the "bumpy gravel road might not work for sedan always, but worth a try." Nearby alternatives include Slide Creek Campground and Depot Park for campers weighing their options in the area.
Description
Strawberry 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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsStrawberry Campground is located in Oregon near Prairie City
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. This is an OPEN County road to the Forest boundary, then an open FS road to the campground. Please respect private property to the Forest boundary.
Coordinates
44.3809275 N
118.75773328 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 4 min from Boise, ID
- 3 hrs 6 min from Bend, OR
- 3 hrs 35 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 3 hrs 41 min from Kennewick, WA
