Slide Horse Camp
The campground is marked as temporarily closed on the USFS website. Normal operating season runs May 1 through October 31. First-come, first-served only; no reservations accepted. 14-day stay limit within any 30-day period.
Air Quality Alert issued August 8 at 7:36PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. An Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of ozone pollution, or smog, is in effect for Hermiston in Umatilla County. Ozone pollution is expected to reach levels that could be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, pregnant people, older adults and people with heart or respiratory conditions. DEQ expected the Air Quality Advisory to last until 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
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.
About
Slide Horse Camp is a dedicated equestrian campground in the Malheur National Forest, designed specifically for visitors traveling with horses. The campground sits among ponderosa pines at approximately 5,900 feet elevation and offers sites equipped with horse stalls and corrals. Stock water is available within 100 yards at Strawberry Creek, though there is no potable water for humans on site. The campground serves as an excellent base for horse-supported exploration of the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness. The Slide Connector Trail #386, located just up the road, provides a 3.8-mile route into the wilderness where it connects with the Skyline Trail #385 for extended rides. Strawberry Basin Trail #375 offers a shorter 1.5-mile ride to Strawberry Lake, Strawberry Falls, and Little Strawberry Lake. The area is popular for big game hunting during fall and early winter months, with Rocky Mountain Elk and Mule Deer being common targets. The campground is located one mile from both Strawberry Campground and the Strawberry Basin Trailhead, providing additional options for trail access and amenities.
Directions
From Prairie City, OR, turn onto South Main Street. Follow South Main Street to the junction with Bridge Street. Turn left onto Bridge Street. Take the second right onto Bridge Street again and follow it to the city limits where it becomes County Road 60. Continue on County Road 60 for approximately 7 miles until it becomes Forest Road 6001. Continue on Forest Road 6001 for approximately 1 mile; the campground will be on the right.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| 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 |
Useful Links
| USFS Slide Horse Camp Page | |
| Malheur NF Alerts |
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