Can you reserve a site at Slide Horse Camp?

Yes, Slide Horse Camp is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Slide Horse Camp?

Yes, pets are allowed at Slide Horse Camp.

Are campfires allowed at Slide Horse Camp?

Campfires are allowed at Slide Horse Camp. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Slide Horse Camp, Oregon — 3 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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.

Recreation

This 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.

Facilities

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.

Nearby Attractions

Contact Info

For local information, please call (541) 820-3800 or call (541) 575-3000 for general information.

The facts

3 bookable sites
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: Slide Horse

Site types

3 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

3 campsites at Slide Horse Camp

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
1	Slide Horse	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	🐾
2	Slide Horse	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
3	Slide Horse	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾

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.

Common questions about Slide Horse Camp

Can you reserve a site at Slide Horse Camp?: Yes, Slide Horse Camp is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Slide Horse Camp have?: 3 sites.
Are pets allowed at Slide Horse Camp?: Yes, pets are allowed at Slide Horse Camp.
Does Slide Horse Camp have hookups?: Electric.
Are campfires allowed at Slide Horse Camp?: Campfires are allowed at Slide Horse Camp. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Contact

Email SM.FS.malpubinfo@usda.gov
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

Slide Horse Camp