Forest Service horse camp

Slide Horse Camp

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

Managed by: Forest Service Malheur National Forest
Sites: 3 3 standard non-electric
Hookups: Electric
Reservations: Recreation.gov
County: Grant County

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

Strawberry Mountain Wilderness

Slide Creek Campground

Strawberry Campground

Strawberry Basin Trail

Onion Creek Trail

Slide Basin Trail

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

What people do here

backpacking
berry picking
camping
horse camping
hunting
wilderness

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

Camping near

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.