Murray Campground
Open for the season. The fee season runs May 1 through October 31. All sites are first-come, first-served with no reservations. No potable water is available; campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash. 14-day stay limit enforced.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Stancliff Bridge FSR31 Closure for Repair
This Closure is necessary to facilitate emergency repairs to roads and bridges within the Emigrant Creek Ranger District. Road maintenance on the Emigrant Creek Ranger District will commence on Monday, April 20, 2026. The Stancliff bridge must be closed to protect the public during the repair…
Magone Trail Closure Continuation 2026
Due to precommercial thinning operations that are planned around Magone Bike trail paths, for the safety of the public these trails need to be closed to the public while falling activities take place. Trails and Trailheads affected:Porcupine Springs #5089Phlo #5091Pumphouse #5091
14 Day Stay Limit
Prohibition of Camping on the Umatilla, Wallowa-Whitman, and Malheur National Forests for a period longer than 14 days within any 30-day period. 36 CFR § 261.58(a)
About
Murray Campground is a small, primitive campground located on the northern edge of Logan Valley on the south side of the Strawberry Mountains in Malheur National Forest. The campground offers 6 nonelectric sites, each equipped with a fire ring and picnic table. An accessible vault toilet is centrally located. Campers must bring their own drinking water and pack out all trash. The campground serves as an excellent base camp for exploring the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness. Within 3 miles are three separate trailheads: Lake Creek Trail, Meadow Fork Trail, and Snowshoe/Big Creek Trailhead. Hunting and stream fishing are popular activities in the area. Cell service is not available at this location. Access is via a series of forest roads from Prairie City. The campground operates first-come, first-served with no reservations required. A 14-day stay limit is enforced. Check-in is at 2:00 p.m. and check-out at 12:00 p.m., with quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
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 cemetery; the road 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 and follow for approximately 7 miles to the junction with Forest Road 924. Follow Forest Road 924 for approximately 2 miles and the campground will be on the left.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $8 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| SM.FS.malpubinfo@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (541) 820-3800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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