USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Strawberry Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 10
- Hookups
- 10 with water, 10 no hookups
- Season
- May 1 to October 31
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 5,784 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- STRAWBERRY CREEK CG LOOP MRS (NFSR 6001000) · crushed aggregate or gravel · high clearance vehicles
- Lake
- Malheur National Forest
- Nearest town
- Prairie City
- Address
- Prairie City Ranger District, Prairie City, OR, 97869
- Activities
- Backpacking, Berry Picking, Camping, Hiking, Hunting, Picnicking
About
Overview
The 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.
Recreation
Recreation opportunities are abundant, with the Strawberry Basin Trailhead located right in the campground. Hikers can follow Strawberry Basin Trail #375 into the surrounding wilderness, where it connects with several other trails- perfect for anything from a short day hike to a multi-day backpacking adventure.
Facilities
Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring and parking. Accessible vault toilets are conveniently located at the trailhead area and in the campground. Potable water is available during the summer months.
Contact Info
For local information, please call (541) 820-3800 or call (541) 575-3000 for general information.
Nearby Attractions
Strawberry Mountain Wilderness
Strawberry Basin Trailhead
Slide Creek Campground
Slide Horse Camp
Onion Creek Trail
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 17° | -1° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 32° | 17° | 0° | 43° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 23° | 13° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 41° | 26° | 6° | 60° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 54° | 36° | 25° | 75° | 8 of 11 |
| June | 66° | 42° | 30° | 78° | 3 of 11 |
| July | 81° | 53° | 37° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 80° | 53° | 42° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 68° | 44° | 34° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 56° | 35° | 21° | 69° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 42° | 28° | 3° | 57° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 30° | 17° | -6° | 48° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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- Slide Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
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- Crescent Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi
- Murray Campground · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi · 6 sites
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