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Strawberry Basin Trailhead

Current Conditions
Gate it open, expect down trees and debri on trail. Visitors should be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions. Please remember that if you pack it in, please pack it out with you.

This trailhead provides access to Strawberry Basin Trail #375, Little Strawberry Trail #375A, Strawberry Lake Trail #375B within Strawberry Mountain Wilderness. 

The Strawberry Basin Trailhead is a perfect starting point for hikers wanting to explore the many trails in the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness. 

General Information

To reach the trailhead you will follow an open county road to the Malheur National Forest boundary after which you'll follow a Forest Service road to the campground and trailhead. Please respect private property along the county road. 

Open 24 hours/day

Wilderness Regulations apply. Motorized and mountain bike use prohibited.

No fees are required for this site

Office building

Address: 327 SW Front Street Prairie City, OR 97869
Phone: (541) 820-3800
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.malpubinfo@usda.gov

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.3198282

Longitude: -118.6793842

Directions

From 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 road to the right will be Bridge Street again.  Turn right onto Bridge Street and follow it to city limits, he road then becomes County Road 60.  Continue on County Road 60 for approximately 7 miles the road then becomes Forest Road #6001.  Continue on Forest Road #6001 approximately 2 miles to Strawberry Campground and the trailhead. 

Travel Considerations

Note: The last mile leading to the campground and trailhead to Strawberry Lake is very narrow and steep, may become very rutted after rainy weather.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Nearby Trails

Recreation Opportunities

Recreation Groups

old wooden forest camp sign in forested area

Recreation Sites, Trails and Campgrounds located on Prairie City Ranger District.

Last updated May 14, 2026