Murray Campground

Prairie City Ranger District, 327 SW Front Street
Prairie City, OR 97869

Estimated location

No source publishes exact coordinates for Murray Campground. Its map marker is estimated from the surrounding area and can be miles from the actual site — don't navigate to it. Its official page may have the detail needed to find it on the ground.

Overview

On the northern edge of Logan Valley, on the south side of the Strawberry Mountains, this campground is a good base for exploring the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness. From this campground hiking opportunities are numerous, within 3 miles of the campground are three separate trailheads that lead into the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness; Lake Creek Trail, Meadow Fork Trail, Snowshoe/Big Creek Trailhead. Hunting and stream fishing are also popular at this site.

Recreation

This campground provides access to numerous hiking opportunities in the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness, with the Lake Creek, Meadow Fork, and Snowshoe/Big Creek trailheads all located within three miles. Visitors also enjoy hunting and stream fishing throughout the surrounding valley.

Facilities

Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring, and parking for camp trailers. Accessible vault toilet is located in the middle of the campground.

Contact Info

For local information, please call (541) 820-3800 or call (541) 575-3000 for general information.

Nearby Attractions

Logan Valley

Big Creek Campground

Lake Creek Youth Camp

Malheur River

Malheur Ford Trailhead
Hog Flat Trailhead

Strawberry Mountain Wilderness

Camp site features

Across 6 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 6 sites
Pets allowed: 5 of 6 sites
Largest party: 8 people

Directions

From Prairie City, OR., turn onto South Main Street to the junction with Bridge Street. Turn left onto Bridge Street and follow past the cemetary, the road then becomes County Road 62. Follow County Road 62 for approximately 20 miles to the junction with Forest Road 16. Turn west on Forest Road 16, follow Forest Road 16 for approximately 7 miles to the junction with Forest Road 924. Follow Forest Road 924 for approximately 2 miles the campground will be on the left.