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Strawberry Campground

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Strawberry Campground, near Prairie City, Oregon, is a quiet spot that offers a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With its scenic surroundings and proximity to Strawberry Creek, it’s a great place to unwind and enjoy nature.

The campground features several sites that provide good separation, making it feel more private. Visitors have noted the clean vault toilets and the availability of water taps, which are handy for rinsing dishes, even if they’re not potable. As one camper mentioned, “Nice sites with lots of separation and easy access to a trailhead,” making it a solid choice for those looking to hike.

For outdoor enthusiasts, the area is rich with trails leading to stunning views and wildlife sightings. Campers have enjoyed exploring the nearby Strawberry Mountain wilderness and have spotted deer wandering close to their sites. Just be mindful of the steep drop-offs near some sites if you’re camping with kids.

Accessing Strawberry Campground involves navigating a bumpy gravel road, which adds a bit of adventure to your trip. While some vehicles might struggle with the last stretch, those who make it are rewarded with a peaceful retreat surrounded by beautiful pine trees and a lovely creek. Whether you're here for a weekend or a longer stay, Strawberry Campground is a great spot to connect with nature and recharge.

Description

National Forest

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.

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Location

Strawberry Campground is located in Oregon

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

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Drive Time

3 hrs 4 min from Boise
3 hrs 6 min from Bend
3 hrs 35 min from Walla Walla
3 hrs 41 min from Kennewick

Andrew S.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 26, 2023

Quiet and secluded

Nice sites with lots of separation and easy access to a trailhead. Multiple vault toilets available as well as water taps that I don’t think are potable but good enough to rinse dishes. We got caught in rain, sleet, snow, and graupel all in one day but that’s hardly the campground’s fault. If you can get up the sketchy and rough road, it’s a beautiful site.

Month of VisitSeptember

Chris B.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 23, 2023

Hidden Gem

Off the beaten path, but we'll worth it! Dropped 20 degrees from the hot valley floor. Around 8 spots, first come, but a few other spots on the way up, for dispersed. Right along strawberry creek, beautiful, quiet. Trails to explore, wildlife to see.

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Month of VisitJuly

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Ash C.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 28, 2022

Great hiking campground in strawberry mountains

Great place! A creek, bumpy gravel Road might not work for sedan always, but worth a try. Tons of hiking, including a closer one to strawberry lake with stunning views and a waterfall further if you want. No cell service for me, but bathrooms and a small amount of first come first serve sites. Others earlier along the road if these fill up

Month of VisitSeptember

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joel M.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 29, 2019

Off the Beaten Track

Really nice small campground. It’s accessed from a nine or ten mile dirt road, a bit of a challenge to navigate the last mile. There was a beautiful creek running through the campsite and great large pine trees. Clean bathrooms. We camped there on a Monday night and the campground was probably two thirds full.

Heather B.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 1, 2018

Nice, quiet and secluded

This was a great little campground for getting away from the Memorial Day crowds. Over the weekend we stayed, there were only 2 or 3 other campers as well.

Just south of Prairie City, this was a good location to explore the surrounding Strawberry Mountain wilderness and John Day Fossil Beds. As the road turns to a forest road, it’s gets a bit adventurous, but we just kicked it into 4 wheel drive and had no trouble getting there. We picked a site next to the creek in the back and it felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. We even got a visit from a few deer every night around dinner time. They kept their distance but still came within 20 feet to check us out.

From the campground, you can take the trails to the lake, which was a fun hike. The vault toilets were clean and the Ranger came around every day to check in. The only thing I would change is the temperature. We didn’t realize it was still so chilly at the end of May and we’re thankful for our extra layers and warmer sleeping bags we packed just in case.

Tips for camping here:

*I had my 9 year old nephew with me for this trip and was thankful I brought our bikes and games. Since the campground wasn’t busy, there weren’t other kiddos for him to play with so we needed some fun stuff to do between hikes and outings.

*There’s a steep drop off next to some sites that goes right into the creek. Keep an eye on kiddos or pick a site farther away from the creek if you’re worried about that.

*The campground was a bit dusty so bring stuff to wash up when needed.

*Lots of wildlife in the area so make sure to keep your food and other items locked up so the critters don’t get into it.

*Bring your own firewood, as there isn’t a camp host to buy it from.

Month of VisitMay

Mary G.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 10, 2017

Rough road for a Mazda 3...

I was lured to Strawberry Campground by it's accessibility to the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness. I'd been planning my trip for months! But, the drive to Strawberry Campground proved a bit difficult. It started with approximately 6 miles of gravel road...no problem. Then the road became a forest road...no problem. Then it began raining. It looked as though the area had experienced rain recently. The road was slick. The ruts and holes in the road began to increase. When I was about 2 miles away from Strawberry Campground, I turned around. I just didn't trust my Mazda 3 to make it without bottoming out or getting a flat tire. If I had been with someone, I might have tried to make it; but, as a solo camper, it didn't seem worth the risk.

Would I go again? Yes...but, only in a high clearance vehicle.

Month of VisitJuly

Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Strawberry Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Strawberry Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Strawberry Campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Strawberry Campground does not have wifi.

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