Murray Campground
Malheur National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Prairie City, OR, OR
Price: From $8 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.For local information, please call (541)
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing
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Murray Campground sits on the northern edge of Logan Valley with direct access to the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness, offering three trailheads within 3 miles for hiking and excellent stream fishing opportunities. Campers report it as wonderfully quiet with easy creek access and nearby hiking.
Wildlife alert: Mountain goats, mule deer, North American porcupines, ruffed grouse, and hooded mergansers documented in the area
Insider tips for Murray Campground: Book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 6 sites Bring a cast iron pan to cook stream-caught brook trout Bushwhacking through trees provides good fishing access to creeks
Skip Murray Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You visit outside May through October — seasonal operations only. You prefer developed amenities — this is a remote, minimal-facility campground.
Best time to visit Murray Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Big Creek Campground (Prairie City, OR), Parish Cabin Campground (John Day, OR), Strawberry Campground (Prairie City, OR), Trout Farm Campground (Prairie City, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Murray Campground
Cell signal at Murray Campground (Prairie City, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.For local information, please call (541) 820-3800 or call (541) 575-3000 for general information.Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring, and parking for camp trailers.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground with only 6 sites
Bring a cast iron pan to cook stream-caught brook trout
Bushwhacking through trees provides good fishing access to creeks
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
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Getting there →
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.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Malheur National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Malheur National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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