Slide Horse Camp

Federal campground in Malheur National Forest

Location: Prairie City, OR, OR

Price: From $8 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

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. This campground offers convenient access to the Slide Connector Trail, a popular route for horseback riders heading into the wilderness.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/slide-horse-camp to be notified when sites open up.

Slide Horse Camp offers affordable camping ($8/night) with convenient access to the Slide Connector Trail #386, a popular route for horseback riders heading into the wilderness, and is situated amongst ponderosa pines near Strawberry Basin Trailhead.

Wildlife alert: Mountain Goat, Gray-headed Pika, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, American Dipper, Northern Flicker, American Kestrel, Clark's Nutcracker, and Valley Garter Snake

Insider tips for Slide Horse Camp: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available Camp is situated between Slide Creek and Strawberry Creek on the eastern boundary

Skip Slide Horse Camp if: You need RV hookups — none available. You want a tent site — recent reports indicate all tent areas now occupied by horse corrals. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Slide Horse Camp: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Strawberry Campground (Prairie City, OR), Trout Farm Campground (Prairie City, OR), Murray Campground (Prairie City, OR), Big Creek Campground (Prairie City, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Slide Horse Camp

Cell signal at Slide Horse Camp (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.

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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. This campground offers convenient access to the Slide Connector Trail, a popular route for horseback riders heading into the wilderness.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Hookups2 electric sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

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Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — none available✕ You want a tent site — recent reports indicate all tent areas now occupied by horse corrals✕ You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground

Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available

Camp is situated between Slide Creek and Strawberry Creek on the eastern boundary

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

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4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

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Alert: Mountain Goat, Gray-headed Pika, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, American Dipper, Northern Flicker, American Kestrel, Clark's Nutcracker, and Valley Garter Snake

Location

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Getting there →

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.

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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Slide Horse Camp cost per night?+
Slide Horse Camp costs $8 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Slide Horse Camp open?+
Slide Horse Camp is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Slide Horse Camp have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Slide Horse Camp?+
Slide Horse Camp is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Slide Horse Camp?+
Slide Horse Camp is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Slide Horse Camp?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Slide Horse Camp is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Slide Horse Camp open, and what are check-in times?+
Slide Horse Camp is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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$8 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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