Slide Horse Camp
Prairie City, Oregon · USDA Forest Service

Photo: Recreation.gov
About
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 ponderosa pines and is one mile from Strawberry Campground and the Strawberry Basin Trailhead. For local information, please call (541) 820-3800 or call (541) 575-3000 for general information.Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring, horse corral, and parking for camp trailers and horse trailers. Accessible vault toilets are conveniently located in the middle of the campground.Strawberry Mountain Wilderness Slide Creek Campground Strawberry Campground Strawberry Basin Trail Onion Creek Trail Slide Basin TrailThis campground offers convenient access to the Slide Connector Trail, a popular route for horseback riders heading into the wilderness. Strawberry Campground and Strawberry Basin Trail are nearby, giving hikers and sightseers easy entry into the scenic Strawberry Mountains.
Directions
In 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. The second right, turn onto Bridge Street again, follow Bridge Street to city limits, the road then becomes County Road 60. Continue on County Road 60 for approximatley 7 miles the road then becomes Forest Road 6001. Continue on Forest Road 6001 for approximately 1 mile, the campground will be on the right.
Location
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Details
- State
- Oregon
- City / area
- Prairie City
- Agency
- USDA Forest Service
- Parent area
- Malheur National Forest
- Campsites
- 3
- Reservable
- Yes
- Typical price
- $8 / night
- Equipment
- Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, Horse, Hammock
Nearby campgrounds
- Strawberry Campground 3.2 km away
- Trout Farm Campground 9.3 km away
- Murray Campground 14.8 km away
- Big Creek Campground 17.9 km away
- Parish Cabin Campground 20.4 km away
- Wickiup Campground 21.3 km away