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327 SW Front Street Prairie City, OR 97869
Anglers and hikers who can self-supply water will get a lot from this spot. Brook trout are reachable with some bushwhacking, Lake Creek, Meadow Fork, and Snowshoe/Big Creek trails are all within 3 miles, and mule deer and elk show up at dawn and dusk.
The campground is temporarily closed right now, so confirm it's open before making the drive from Prairie City. No potable water on site and supplies are 25 miles away, so anyone unprepared for full self-sufficiency will have a rough time.
Reference information about Murray Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>On the northern edge 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>. 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>
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Summer is the reliable season here. July and August bring highs of 65–80°F with nights dropping to the mid-30s to mid-40s. Trails and streams are usually snow-free by late June. Fishing for brook trout peaks in summer, and wildlife viewing is best at dawn and dusk. The elevation means winter access is essentially off the table.
Summer described as the reliable season: 65–80°F, trails/streams snow-free by late June.
Potable water is not available at this site.
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