A gray 4x4 Sprinter with a roof rack on a two-track through a wildflower meadow, cloud sitting on the mountains behind.

Forest Service campground

Murray Campground

Forest Service campground in Malheur National Forest, Grant County, Oregon. In the Prairie City area.

Managed by
Forest Service Malheur National Forest
Sites
6 6 standard non-electric
Hookups
None listed
Reservations
Recreation.gov
County
Grant County

Overview

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.

Recreation

This campground provides access to numerous hiking opportunities in the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness, with the Lake Creek, Meadow Fork, and Snowshoe/Big Creek trailheads all located within three miles. Visitors also enjoy hunting and stream fishing throughout the surrounding valley.

Facilities

Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring, and parking for camp trailers. Accessible vault toilet is located in the middle of the campground.

Nearby Attractions

Logan Valley

Big Creek Campground

Lake Creek Youth Camp

Malheur River

Malheur Ford Trailhead

Hog Flat Trailhead

Strawberry Mountain Wilderness

Big Creek/Snowshoe Trailhead

Meadow Fork Trailhead

Lake Creek Trailhead

Roads End Trailhead

High Lake Trailhead

The description, directions and fees are the Forest Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.

What people do here

  • camping
  • fishing
  • hiking
  • hunting

The federal record has no coordinates for this campground, so it is listed under Prairie City and left off the map rather than placed by guesswork. Use the directions above.

Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated March 11, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.