Slide Creek Campground
Closed — Closed for winter. The campground typically closes seasonally due to snow and winter conditions. Contact the Prairie City Ranger District at (541) 820-3800 for current status and opening dates.
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.
Malheur Falls Post Fire Hazards Closure
Prohibitions1. Entering into or being upon an area closed for the protection of public health and safety. 36 CFR § 261.53(e).2. Being on a National Forest System Road. 36 CFR § 261.54(c) and (e).
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
Slide Creek Campground sits along Slide Creek at the northern edge of the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness in Malheur National Forest. This primitive campground features 3 sites nestled among ponderosa pine trees and offers excellent access to wilderness recreation. The campground serves as a trailhead for Slide Connector Trail #386, which leads into the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness, and is located just 1.5 miles from Strawberry Campground and the Strawberry Basin Trailhead. The campground provides basic amenities including picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets, but no potable water is available. Campers should bring their own water and pack out all trash. Stream fishing is available in Slide Creek, and the area offers excellent opportunities for hiking, hunting, and wilderness exploration. Wilderness regulations apply once you enter the wilderness area, where motorized vehicles and mountain bikes are prohibited. This is a free, first-come, first-served campground with no reservations accepted. With only 3 sites, it offers a quiet, secluded camping experience. Check-in is at 2:00 p.m., check-out at 12:00 p.m., with quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Campers should be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions and follow pack-it-in, pack-it-out principles.
Directions
From Prairie City, turn onto South Main Street and follow it to the junction with Bridge Street. Turn left onto Bridge Street, then make the second right turn onto Bridge Street again. Follow Bridge Street to the city limits where it becomes County Road 60. Continue on County Road 60 for approximately 7 miles where it becomes Forest Road 6001. Continue on Forest Road 6001 for approximately 1 mile; the campground will be on the left.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 820-3800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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