U.S. Forest Service · Malheur National Forest · Prairie City, OR

Strawberry Campground

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.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov10 sitesFrom $8 per nightNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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Strawberry Campground entranceVault toiletCampsiteEntrance
Photos courtesy of USDA Forest Service, U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region (Public domain) · Recreation.gov
4fires
active
Greenwood Rx (prescribed burn) · 10 mi away · 38 acres
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups10
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

10 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteFits, ftSurfaceShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
01GravelPartialNo / No8 / 2Yes
02GravelNo / No8 / 2Yes
03GravelNo / No8 / 2Yes
04GravelNo / No– / 2Yes
05GravelNo / No8 / 2Yes
06GravelNo / No8 / 2Yes
0721PartialNo / No8 / 2Yes
0830GravelNo / No8 / 2Yes
09GravelNo / No8 / 2Yes
10GravelNo / No8 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Fees$8/Night for single unit, $4/Night for extra vehicle
AccessibilityThe last mile of road leading to the campground and trailhead to Strawberry Lake is very narrow, steep and after rains becomes very rutted

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.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
ForestMalheur National Forest
Fees$8/Night for single unit, $4/Night for extra vehicle

Malheur National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Strawberry Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 1.09 inches of precipitation, 3.5 inches of snowFebruary: 0.60 inches of precipitation, 1.4 inches of snowMarch: 1.14 inches of precipitation, 1.2 inches of snowApril: 1.49 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowMay: 1.83 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 1.30 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.43 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.50 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.52 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.04 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowNovember: 1.19 inches of precipitation, 1.0 inches of snowDecember: 1.14 inches of precipitation, 2.0 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 30.8°F averageFebruary: 33.7°F averageMarch: 38.9°F averageApril: 43.8°F averageMay: 51.8°F averageJune: 58.6°F averageJuly: 67.0°F averageAugust: 65.9°F averageSeptember: 57.9°F averageOctober: 46.7°F averageNovember: 36.6°F averageDecember: 29.9°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at John Day, 16 miles from the campground at 3,063 feet, station USC00354291 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 12 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 10 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From the town of Prairie City, OR. turn onto South Main Street. Follow South Main Street to the junction with Bridge Street. Turn left onto Bridge Street. After turning onto Bridge Street travel 0.2 miles to the second right turn which is Bridge Street again.

Nearest townPrairie City, Oregon
Coordinates44.3199° N, 118.6753° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Greenwood Rx

    10 mi from the campground · 38 acres

  • Prescribed
    Damon 2A Rx

    18 mi from the campground · 85 acres

  • Prescribed
    Jane 102 Rx

    21 mi from the campground · 3,000 acres

  • Wildfire
    Mccully

    40 mi from the campground · 13,604 acres · 91% contained

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗21.5 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

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Worth a stop

  • Strawberry Mountain Wilderness
  • Strawberry Basin Trailhead
  • Slide Creek Campground
  • Slide Horse Camp
  • Onion Creek Trail

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.7 mi
    Slide Basin
    2.2 mi trail
  • 0.7 mi
    Tie In
    0.8 mi trail
  • 0.7 mi
    Shortcut
    0.1 mi trail
  • 0.8 mi
    Strawberry Lake
    1.3 mi trail
  • 1.1 mi
    Onion Creek ↗
    6.2 mi trail
  • 1.1 mi
    Slide Onion Connector
    0.9 mi trail

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Strawberry Mountain Wilderness, which overlaps Malheur National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

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.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Strawberry Campground?

Sites at Strawberry Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Strawberry Campground?

$8/Night for single unit, $4/Night for extra vehicle

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Strawberry Campground?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Strawberry Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Strawberry Campground have?

10 sites, including 10 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Strawberry Campground?

Strawberry Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Strawberry Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Strawberry Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Strawberry Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Strawberry Campground?

The last mile of road leading to the campground and trailhead to Strawberry Lake is very narrow, steep and after rains becomes very rutted.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Strawberry Campground?

Recreation opportunities are abundant, with the Strawberry Basin Trailhead located right in the campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Strawberry Campground?

Prairie City, Oregon. Strawberry Mountain Wilderness

Source: Getting there

What if Strawberry Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Slide Creek Campground (1.8 mi, first-come), Slide Horse Camp (2 mi), and Trout Farm Campground (6.2 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby