Strawberry Campground
The campground is currently closed for the season with the gate shut and water system winterized. Typical opening is late May to early June depending on snow and temperatures, operating through mid-October. First-come, first-served only; no reservations accepted.
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 3:24PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. 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 July 20 at 1:46PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. 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 July 20 at 1:14PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Air Quality Advisory, stagnant air conditions will trap smoke and other air pollutants near the ground where people breathe. Check with your local health or air agency for current restrictions on woodstove use. There are often exceptions for those who use wood exclusively to heat their homes and those with limited income. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity in smoky conditions. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating ventilation, cooling, and air purification systems. * Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke if possible. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
About
Located at the edge of the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness in eastern Oregon's Malheur National Forest, Strawberry Campground is a modest 10-site facility designed primarily as a staging area for wilderness exploration. The campground occupies a ponderosa pine forest setting at approximately 5,700 feet elevation, about 9 miles south of Prairie City via County Road 60 and Forest Road 6001. The Strawberry Basin Trailhead sits within the campground, making this the primary access point for day hikes or backpacking trips to Strawberry Lake, Strawberry Falls, and the high country of Strawberry Mountain (9,038 feet). Trail 375 connects to a network of wilderness trails suitable for multi-day trips. Fishing opportunities exist in Strawberry Creek and the wilderness lakes. Facilities are basic: each site has a fire ring and picnic table, with accessible vault toilets located both at the trailhead area and within the campground. Potable water is available via hand pump during summer months only, typically late May through early October depending on temperatures. There is no cell phone coverage. The final mile of road is narrow, steep, and can become rutted after rain, making the approach challenging for large RVs.
Directions
From Prairie City, turn onto South Main Street and follow to Bridge Street. Turn left onto Bridge Street, travel 0.2 miles to the second right turn (still Bridge Street), and continue out of city limits where the road becomes County Road 60. Continue 7 miles until the road becomes Forest Road 6001, then travel 2 miles to the campground. The final mile is narrow, steep, and may be rutted after rain.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 820-3800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Photos
Community Posts
No posts yet. Be the first to share your experience!