** ** 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.

<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong>The campground is located at the edge of the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/malheur/recarea/?recid=39906">Strawberry Mountain Wilderness</a>.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/malheur/recarea/?recid=40162">Strawberry Basin Trailhead</a> is located at the campground.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/malheur/recarea/?recid=40160">Strawberry Basin Trail #375</a> connects to other trails in the wilderness allowing for day hiking or backpacking trips.</p>

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

Bird's eye view of the campground

Strawberry Campground

Adjacent to the northern border of the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness, this
campground offers opportunities for stream fishing, hiking, hunting, and
Wilderness access. From the campground Slide Connector Trail #386 starts at
the campground.  Set amongst ponderosa pine trees along Slide Creek this
campground is a only 1.5 miles from Strawberry Campground and the Strawberry
Basin Trailhead.

<p>Adjacent to&nbsp;the northern border of the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/malheur/recarea/?recid=39906">Strawberry Mountain Wilderness</a>, this campground offers opportunities for stream fishing, hiking, hunting, and Wilderness access. From the campground <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/malheur/recarea/?recid=81239">Slide Connector Trail #386</a> starts at the campground.&nbsp; Set amongst ponderosa pine trees along Slide Creek this campground is a only 1.5 miles from <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/malheur/recarea/?recid=40164">Strawberry Campground</a> and the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/malheur/recarea/?recid=40162">Strawberry Basin Trailhead</a>.&nbsp;</p>

Slide Creek Campground

The Slide Horse Camp is a wonderful campground for horse enthusiasts, the
campground offers sites with horse stalls and corrals. Just up the road from
the campground is the Slide Connector Trail #386, this trail is a great
starting point for horse riders heading into the wilderness. The campground
sets amongst pondersa pines and is one mile from Strawberry Campground and the
Strawberry Basin Trailhead.

<p>The Slide Horse Camp is a wonderful campground for horse enthusiasts, the campground offers sites with horse stalls and corrals. Just up the road from the campground is the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/malheur/recarea/?recid=81239">Slide Connector Trail #386</a>, this trail is a great starting point for horse riders heading into the wilderness. The campground sets amongst pondersa pines and is one mile from<a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/malheur/recarea/?recid=40164"> Strawberry Campground</a> and the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/malheur/recarea/?recid=40162">Strawberry Basin Trailhead</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Slide Horse Camp

Trout Farm Campground offers opportunities for picnicking, pond/stream
fishing, and hunting. This nice little campground is ideal for families, or
the fishing enthusiast.  This campground offers a nice  pond for fishing with
an barrier free path along the pond as well as a barrier free pier.  Trout
Farm Campground also has a newly renovated covered picnick shelter and running
water.  A great place to visit near the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness.

**Public should be aware warmer weather can bring blue-green algae blooms to
lakes. Please read theattached information for what to look for and what to do
should you encounter a blue-green algae bloom.**

<p>Trout&nbsp;Farm&nbsp;Campground offers opportunities for picnicking, pond/stream fishing, and hunting. This nice little campground is ideal for families, or the fishing enthusiast.&nbsp; This campground offers a nice&nbsp; pond for fishing with an barrier free path along the pond as well as a barrier free pier.&nbsp; Trout Farm Campground also has a newly renovated covered picnick shelter and running water.&nbsp; A great place to visit near the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/malheur/recarea/?recid=39906">Strawberry Mountain Wilderness</a>.</p><p><strong>Public should be aware warmer weather can bring blue-green algae blooms to lakes. Please read the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd767457.pdf">attached</a> information for what to look for and what to do should you encounter a blue-green algae bloom.</strong></p>

Trout Farm Campground

On Crescent Creek, this site offers opportunities for fishing and picnicking.
The campground is rustic, with older facilities.  The campground is a great
base for those wishing to visit the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness, hike, hunt
or just explore. Wildlife viewing is excellent at Crescent campground from
small creatures such as chipmunks and squirrels to larger animals such as deer
coming to the creek to drink.  Many varieties of birds are seen in the area as
well as beautiful wildflowers during late spring and early summer.

<p>On Crescent Creek, this site offers opportunities for fishing and picnicking. The campground is rustic, with older facilities.&nbsp; The campground is a great base for those wishing to visit the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/malheur/recarea/?recid=39906 ">Strawberry Mountain Wilderness</a>, hike, hunt or just explore. Wildlife viewing is excellent at Crescent campground from small creatures such as chipmunks and squirrels to larger animals such as deer coming to the creek to drink.&nbsp; Many varieties of birds are seen in the area as well as beautiful wildflowers during late spring and early summer.&nbsp;</p>

Crescent Campground

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 opportunties are numerous,
within 3 miles of the campground are three seperate 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.

<p>On the northern edge&nbsp;of Logan Valley, on the south side of the Strawberry Mountains, this campground is a good base for exploring the<a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/malheur/recarea/?recid=39906"> Strawberry Mountain Wilderness</a>.&nbsp; From this campground hiking opportunties are numerous, within 3 miles of the campground are three seperate trailheads that lead into the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness; <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/malheur/recarea/?recid=40110">Lake Creek Trail</a>, <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/malheur/recarea/?recid=40124">Meadow Fork Trail</a>, <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/malheur/recarea/?recid=40088">Snowshoe/Big Creek Trailhead</a>. Hunting and stream fishing are also popular at this site.</p>

Murray Campground

## Overview

Big Creek Campground sits at the edge of beautiful Logan Valley along Big
Creek and is a great starting point for multiple recreation opportunities,
including mountain biking, hiking, stream fishing, hunting and bird watching
and exploring the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness. In the spring and early
summer the area is exceptional for wildflower viewing.

## Recreation

Big Creek Campground offers a central base for all your recreation activities.
From casting a line in Big Creek to biking nearby terrain and hiking
Strawberry Mountain wilderness, adventure is all around.

## Facilities

Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring, and parking for camp trailers.
Accessible vault toilets are conveniently located in the middle of the
campground. Potable water is available during the summer months.

## Natural Features

Big Creek Campground is located in Logan Valley with views of the Strawberry
Mountains. Big Creek borders the campground.

## Contact Info

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

## Nearby Attractions

  * Prairie City Ranger District

  * Strawberry Mountain Wilderness

  * Logan Valley

  * Murray Campground

  * Lake Creek Youth Camp

  * Malheur River

    * Malheur River Ford Trailhead

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Big Creek Campground sits at the edge of beautiful Logan Valley along Big Creek and is a great starting point for multiple recreation opportunities, including mountain biking, hiking, stream fishing, hunting and bird watching and exploring the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness. In the spring and early summer the area is exceptional for wildflower viewing.</p><h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Big Creek Campground offers a central base for all your recreation activities. From casting a line in Big Creek to biking nearby terrain and hiking Strawberry Mountain wilderness, adventure is all around. </p><h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring, and parking for camp trailers. Accessible vault toilets are conveniently located in the middle of the campground. Potable water is available during the summer months. </p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Big Creek Campground is located in Logan Valley with views of the Strawberry Mountains. Big Creek borders the campground. </p>
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For local information, please call (541) 820-3800 or call (541) 575-3000 for general information.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<ul><li><p><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/malheur/recreation/groups/prairie-city-ranger-district" rel="nofollow">Prairie City Ranger District</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/malheur/recreation/strawberry-mountain-wilderness-0" rel="nofollow">Strawberry Mountain Wilderness</a></p></li><li><p>Logan Valley</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/malheur/recreation/murray-campground" rel="nofollow">Murray Campground</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://lakecreekcamp.org/" rel="nofollow">Lake Creek Youth Camp</a></p></li><li><p>Malheur River</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/malheur/recreation/malheur-ford-trailhead" rel="nofollow">Malheur River Ford Trailhead</a></p></li></ul></li></ul>

Entrance Sign

Accessible Vault Toilets

Campsite 6

Campsite

Big Creek Campground

All campsites are first come, first serve. No reservations required.

Wickiup Campground sets off of Forest Road 15 tucked amongst trees, next to
Canyon Creek, the perfect place to relax in the shade during the summer months
and listen to the creek flow past.  This is a beautiful campground that offers
opportunities for picnicking and stream fishing.  The campground is a good
starting point for hiking, viewing wildlife and hunting during the summer and
fall months.  During the winter the entry to the campground makes a great
starting point for snowmobile riders.

<p>Wickiup Campground sets off of Forest Road 15 tucked amongst trees, next to Canyon Creek, the perfect place to relax in the shade during the summer months and listen to the creek flow past.&nbsp;&nbsp;This is a beautiful campground that offers&nbsp;opportunities for picnicking and&nbsp;stream fishing.&nbsp; The campground is a good starting point for hiking, viewing wildlife and hunting during the summer and fall months.&nbsp; During the winter the entry to the campground makes a great starting point for snowmobile riders.&nbsp;</p>

$6/Night for single unit, $3/Night for extra vehicle

Wickiup Campground

## Overview

Short Creek Guard Station is a great place to stay to enjoy the nearby
Monument Rock and Strawberry Mountain wilderness areas, as well as the North
Fork of the Malheur Scenic River. The cabin offers access to a variety of
recreational activities, including hiking, hunting, fishing and viewing
wildlife.  
  
The cabin provides all the comforts of a home, including drinking water during
the summer months. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements
and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

## Recreation

In the warmer months, popular activities include hiking, horseback riding,
mountain biking, fishing and wildlife viewing around the cabin and in the
nearby wilderness areas and the North Fork of the Malheur Scenic River.  
  
There are moderate hiking trails near the cabin, and rugged hiking trails in
the wilderness. The wilderness provides over a hundred miles of trails. The
riparian habitat of the river lends itself to picnicking, fishing and
observing all kinds of wildlife. The wilderness has many wildlife viewing
opportunities as well.  
  

## Facilities

The kitchen is equipped with a propane cook stove, sink, propane refrigerator,
propane lights and a propane heater that heats the entire facility. The small
indoor bathroom provides a flush toilet and a shower during summer months
only. Additionally, the building is equipped with a propane hot water heater,
which provides hot water to the shower and sinks during the summer months
only.  
  
  
  
A picnic table, two BBQ grills and a fire pit are located next to the
building, under the shade of nearby trees.  
  
  
  
The cabin has one queen-sized bed in a private bedroom and a large couch in
the living room. Guests will need to bring their own bedding (blankets,
linens, pillows and/or sleeping bags), as well as flashlights or a lantern for
emergencies, a first aid kit, towels, garbage bags and dish soap, among other
necessities. The cabin will need to be cleaned and all garbage carried out
prior to leaving.

No Pets allowed in the Guard Station.

## Natural Features

The cabin is situated in a corner of a small meadow surrounded by tall
ponderosa pines, at an elevation of about 5,000 feet. It is about 38 miles
from the town of John Day, in eastern Oregon.  
  
A babbling creek runs alongside the cabin and a variety of wildlife make its
home in the area, including elk, deer, antelope, black bears, bighorn sheep,
grouse, as well as many species of birds. Nearby, the Monument Rock and
Strawberry Mountain wilderness areas, as well as the North Fork of the Malheur
Scenic River, offer vast opportunities for exploration.  
  
The Strawberry Mountain Wilderness has an extremely diverse ecological makeup,
with five of the seven major life zones in North America and around 378 kinds
of animals and approximately 22 fish species.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 820-3800.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Short Creek Guard Station is a great place to stay to enjoy the nearby Monument Rock and Strawberry Mountain wilderness areas, as well as the North Fork of the Malheur Scenic River. The cabin offers access to a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, hunting, fishing and viewing wildlife.
<br/><br/>
The cabin provides all the comforts of a home, including drinking water during the summer months.  Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.<h2>Recreation</h2>
In the warmer months, popular activities include hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing and wildlife viewing around the cabin and in the nearby wilderness areas and the North Fork of the Malheur Scenic River. 
<br/><br/>
There are moderate hiking trails near the cabin, and rugged hiking trails in the wilderness. The wilderness provides over a hundred miles of trails. The riparian habitat of the river lends itself to picnicking, fishing and observing all kinds of wildlife. The wilderness has many wildlife viewing opportunities as well. 
<br/><br/><h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The kitchen is equipped with a propane cook stove, sink, propane refrigerator, propane lights and a propane heater that heats the entire facility. The small indoor bathroom provides a flush toilet and a shower during summer months only. Additionally, the building is equipped with a propane hot water heater, which provides hot water to the shower and sinks during the summer months only. <br><br><br><br>A picnic table, two BBQ grills and a fire pit are located next to the building, under the shade of nearby trees.<br><br><br><br>The cabin has one queen-sized bed in a private bedroom and a large couch in the living room. Guests will need to bring their own bedding (blankets, linens, pillows and/or sleeping bags), as well as flashlights or a lantern for emergencies, a first aid kit, towels, garbage bags and dish soap, among other necessities. The cabin will need to be cleaned and all garbage carried out prior to leaving.</p>

<p>No Pets allowed in the Guard Station. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The cabin is situated in a corner of a small meadow surrounded by tall ponderosa pines, at an elevation of about 5,000 feet. It is about 38 miles from the town of John Day, in eastern Oregon. 
<br/><br/>
A babbling creek runs alongside the cabin and a variety of wildlife make its home in the area, including elk, deer, antelope, black bears, bighorn sheep, grouse, as well as many species of birds. Nearby, the Monument Rock and Strawberry Mountain wilderness areas, as well as the North Fork of the Malheur Scenic River, offer vast opportunities for exploration. 
<br/><br/>
The Strawberry Mountain Wilderness has an extremely diverse ecological makeup, with five of the seven major life zones in North America and around 378 kinds of animals and approximately 22 fish species.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (541) 820-3800.

Cabin with red siding in front of conifer forest

SHORT CREEK GUARD STATION

View of the guard station from the front.

SHORT CREEK GUARD STATION front view

Short Creek Guard Station

A location closure has been issued, and the facility is closed at this time.
Reservation-holders will receive an email with additional information. Please
check back for location closure updates.

Near the Wild and Scenic North Fork Malheur River, fishing for Rainbow Trout
is popular. Within 1/2 of a mile of the campsite is the North Fork Malheur
Trailhead.  The area is an excellent base camp for hunters, hikers or anyone
just looking for a quiet get away.  The road in to this area is quite rough
and becomes very muddy after periods of rain.

<p>Near the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/malheur/recarea/?recid=39902">Wild and Scenic North Fork Malheur River</a>, fishing for Rainbow Trout is popular. Within 1/2 of a mile of the campsite is the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/malheur/recarea/?recid=40134">North Fork Malheur Trailhead.</a>&nbsp; The area is an excellent base camp for hunters, hikers or anyone just looking for a quiet get away.&nbsp; The road in to this area is quite rough and becomes very muddy after periods of rain.</p>

North Fork Malheur Campground

## Overview

Fall Mountain Lookout Tower is situated about 20 miles from John Day, in
central Oregon. It provides 360-degree views of the surrounding Strawberry
Mountain Wilderness, as well as the towns of Seneca and Mt. Vernon. The
lookout offers access to a variety of recreational activities. In addition to
sightseeing, visitors to the area enjoy hunting, hiking and viewing wildlife.  
  
  
  
The lookout can accommodate just two people and provides few amenities. It can
be accessed by vehicle. Guests are responsible for their own travel
arrangements and safety, and must bring many of their own supplies.

## Recreation

Recreational options include wildlife viewing, huckleberry picking, star
gazing and hiking the area around the lookout. There is a multiple-use
trailhead south of the tower, at Starr Springs. Designated hiking trails into
the wilderness are located 30 minutes from the lookout tower by vehicle.

## Facilities

The one-room, 14-by-14 cabin sits atop an 18-foot tower and sleeps two. The
cabin is furnished with a futon bed and a table and chairs. It has electricity
and in the kitchen area, an electric stove and refrigerator. The kitchen also
contains pots, pans, dishes and tableware.  
  
A catwalk encircles the structure, allowing for unobstructed views of the
surrounding area. A vault toilet is located near the base of the tower.  
  
There is no water available on site. Guests must bring their own water for
drinking, cooking and washing, as well as sleeping bags/bedding, a flashlight
or lantern for emergencies, first aid kit, towels, garbage bags, toilet paper
and dish soap.

## Natural Features

The tower was built in 1933 and sits at an elevation of 5,949 feet. Before
satellite surveillance systems, lookout personnel monitored the forest from
this 18-foot perch for signs of smoke, alerting fire guards when necessary.
Today guests can watch the sun rise and set, spot wildlife from the catwalk
and witness dramatic thunderstorms that traverse the territory during summer
months.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 575-3131.

## Nearby Attractions

The nearby Strawberry Mountain Wilderness area includes approximately 69,350
acres of land, including mountain peaks and several lakes, as well as the
headwaters of Pine, Indian, Strawberry, Canyon, Bear, Lake, Wall, Roberts and
Big Creek streams. A variety of wildlife, including elk, mule deer, antelope,
black bear, cougar, bighorn sheep, ruffed and blue grouse, pileated
woodpecker, sharp-shinned hawk, bald eagle, pine marten, mink and beaver. A
varieties of bird and fish can be seen in the area.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Fall Mountain Lookout Tower is situated about 20 miles from John Day, in central Oregon. It provides 360-degree views of the surrounding Strawberry Mountain Wilderness, as well as the towns of Seneca and Mt. Vernon. The lookout offers access to a variety of recreational activities. In addition to sightseeing, visitors to the area enjoy hunting, hiking and viewing wildlife. <br><br><br><br>The lookout can accommodate just two people and provides few amenities. It can be accessed by vehicle. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring many of their own supplies.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Recreational options include wildlife viewing, huckleberry picking, star gazing and hiking the area around the lookout. There is a multiple-use trailhead south of the tower, at Starr Springs. Designated hiking trails into the wilderness are located 30 minutes from the lookout tower by vehicle.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The one-room, 14-by-14 cabin sits atop an 18-foot tower and sleeps two. The cabin is furnished with a futon bed and a table and chairs. It has electricity and in the kitchen area, an electric stove and refrigerator. The kitchen also contains pots, pans, dishes and tableware. 
<br/><br/>
A catwalk encircles the structure, allowing for unobstructed views of the surrounding area. A vault toilet is located near the base of the tower.
<br/><br/>
There is no water available on site. Guests must bring their own water for drinking, cooking and washing, as well as sleeping bags/bedding, a flashlight or lantern for emergencies, first aid kit, towels, garbage bags, toilet paper and dish soap.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The tower was built in 1933 and sits at an elevation of 5,949 feet. Before satellite surveillance systems, lookout personnel monitored the forest from this 18-foot perch for signs of smoke, alerting fire guards when necessary. Today guests can watch the sun rise and set, spot wildlife from the catwalk and witness dramatic thunderstorms that traverse the territory during summer months. 
  

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (541) 575-3131.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
 The nearby Strawberry Mountain Wilderness area includes approximately 69,350 acres of land, including mountain peaks and several lakes, as well as the headwaters of Pine, Indian, Strawberry, Canyon, Bear, Lake, Wall, Roberts and Big Creek streams. A variety of wildlife, including elk, mule deer, antelope, black bear, cougar, bighorn sheep, ruffed and blue grouse, pileated woodpecker, sharp-shinned hawk, bald eagle, pine marten, mink and beaver. A varieties of bird and fish can be seen in the area.

Looking up at lookout cabin on tower from ground below.

FALL MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT CABIN

Fall Mountain Lookout Cabin

Fall Mountain Lookout will be unavailable due to safety concerns with the
tower structure.

This is a small rustic camp area near the North Fork Malheur Wild and Scenic
River. This site is a great get away for those looking for something quiet and
out of the way.  The camping area sets just at the trailhead.  The trail can
be taken to the west and go along the Crane Creek trail or north and head up
to the North Fork Malheur trailhead.

<p>This is a small rustic camp area near the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/malheur/recarea/?recid=39902">North Fork Malheur Wild and Scenic River</a>. This site is a great get away for those looking for something quiet and out of the way.&nbsp; The camping area sets just at the trailhead.&nbsp; The trail can be taken to the west and go along the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/malheur/recarea/?recid=40090">Crane Creek</a> trail or north and head up to the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/malheur/recarea/?recid=40134">North Fork Malheur</a> trailhead.&nbsp;</p>