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Your national forests and grasslands are 193 million acres of vast, scenic beauty waiting for you to discover. Over 3 million acres of land located in 22 National Recreation Areas managed by the Forest Service is preserved for recreational activities like hiking, boating, fishing and swimming, while highlighting natural, cultural and scenic resources. Visitors who choose to recreate on these public lands find 162,984 miles of trails, over 30,000 recreation sites, over 400,000 miles of streams and 3 million acres of lakes, 127 alpine ski areas, 338,000 heritage sites, and specially designated sites that include 36.7 million acres of designated wilderness areas, 130 wild and scenic rivers, 15 monuments, and one preserve. And remember, “It’s All Yours.”

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Falls Campground

This is a beautiful campground located on the banks of the Emigrant Creek.  Easy fishing access allows for trout fishing right next to the campground.  The campground's picnic area is a great site for family-friendly getaways and rarely fills. Please pack out what you pack in- no trash service is provided.  

Slide Horse Camp

The Slide Horse Camp is a wonderful campground for horse enthusiasts, the campground offers sites with horse stalls and corrals. 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 pondersa pines and is one mile…

Trout Farm Campground

Trout Farm Campground offers opportunities for picnicking, pond/stream fishing, and hunting. This nice little campground is ideal for families, or the fishing enthusiast.  This campground offers a nice  pond for fishing with an barrier free path along the pond as well as a barrier free pier.  Trout Farm Campground also has a newly renovated covered picnick shelter and running water.  A…

Strawberry Campground

 The campground is located at the edge of the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness.  Set amongst ponderosa pine in a beautifully wooded area, the campground is an excellent starting point for anyone wanting to hike, hunt, fish or simply relax.  Strawberry Basin…

Slide Creek Campground

Adjacent to the northern border of the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness, this campground offers opportunities for stream fishing, hiking, hunting, and Wilderness access. From the campground Slide Connector Trail #386 starts at the campground.  Set amongst…

Big Creek Campground

Big Creek Campground sits at the edge of beautiful Logan Valley along Big Creek and is a great starting point for multiple recreation opportunities, including mountain biking, hiking, stream fishing, hunting and bird watching and exploring the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness. In the spring and early summer the area is exceptional for…

Yellowjacket Campground

This campground sits on the quiet shores of Yellowjacket Lake.  This beautiful and quiet location offers abundant birding and wildlife viewing opportunities with eagles, osprey and pronghorn antelope frequenting the area.  The lake has a small sand beach and an easily accessible shoreline for fishing.  This campground has a very nice covered group picnic area.  Public should be aware warmer…

Tip Top Campground

Tip Top Campground is a small peaceful campground located not far from Delintment Lake Campground.  This 3 site campground has been newly renovated with new restrooms, picnic tables and fire rings.  Except for the last mile, the road access to Tip Top is paved from Burns, Oregon.  Please pack out what you pack in, no trash…

Rock Springs Campground

This small campground is convieniently located just off of Forest Road 17.  Nestled among pondersoa pine trees, this secluded campground offers a wonderful place for those in search of a quiet place to stay, whether camping or just needing a quiet place to spend the night while traveling from Burns to John Day, Oregon.  The campground has light use until big game hunting seasons.  Visitors can enjoy…

Pine Springs Overlook Observation Site

Dry lightening ignited multiple large scale fires in this basin in 1990 and then again in 2007.  The viewpoint overlooks the area that was burned and interpretive signs explain the process of recovery.  A shade shelter is available at the site allowing visitors to enjoy a picnic or simply a quiet break.  The overlook is the head for the…

Joaquin Miller Horse Camp

Joaquin Miller Campground is located 19 miles north of Burns, Oregon on US Highway 395.  Despite the easily accessed location, this 8 site campground receives light use most of the year.  Developed to accommodate stock, Joaquin Miller has two pipe stock corrals and hitching rails available to users.  Please pack out what you pack in, there is no trash service provided. Alert:  Portions of this…

Idlewild Campground

Constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's, Idlewild Campground is an easily accessible campground located just off of US Highway 395. The campground is lightly used and only becomes busy during the fall hunting season.  Please pack out what you pack in, there is no trash service provided at this campground. The campground is a great place for those traveling through who would like a nice…

Big Creek/Snowshoe Trailhead

This trailhead provides access to Big Creek Trail #377 which enters Strawberry Mountain Wilderness and many other trails.  Offering opportunities for both day hiking and backpacking trips. Horse facilities provide a convenient jumping off…

Emigrant Campground

Often overlooked, Emigrant Creek is a rarely used campground shaded by huge ponderosa pines.  This quiet 7 site campground's location along Emigrant Creek offers convenient trout fishing opportunities.  In addition, the campground is a short drive from the top of Snow Mountain and the Snow Mountain Fire Lookout.  The area around the fire lookout offers panoramic views of the surrounding region. The…

Delintment Lake Campground

Delintment Lake Campground provides a wide variety of recreation facilities and activities for the whole family.  The campground has 29 campsites, a group camping area, a natural non-motorized boat launch, beach area, fishing pier, 12 picnic sites, water, and hosts on site during the summer months.  Hike the trail along the banks or fish from the dam or pier. The two loop campground offers camping sites…

Buck Spring Campground

This wooded campground is off the beaten path making it a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors.  Fishing opportunities are within driving distance at Delintment Lake Campground or Chickahominy Reservoir.  Please pack out what you pack in, no trash service is provided. 

Wickiup Campground

Wickiup Campground sets off of Forest Road 15 tucked amongst trees, next to Canyon Creek, the perfect place to relax in the shade during the summer months and listen to the creek flow past.  This is a beautiful campground that offers opportunities for picnicking and stream fishing.  The campground is a good starting point for hiking, viewing wildlife and hunting during the summer and fall…

Table Mountain Trailhead

The trailhead is a great starting point for hunters, hikers and horse riders that would like to explore the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness.  This trailhead has a large parking area and offers undeveloped camping at trailhead and 6 horse tie-stall with manger and hitch rail.

Swick Old Growth Interpretive Site

Established in an old growth ponderosa pine stand, this area includes a short barrier-free trail with interpretive signs, longer trail through additional old growth area, a parking area, picnic table and barrier free toilet.  The trail allows visitors to learn about old growth ponderosa pine stands first hand while enjoying a beautiful, easy hike.

Starr Sno-Park

This state sponsored Sno-Park provides parking near the west end of the Forest's snowmobile trail system.  Located on the south side of beautiful Canyon Mountain visitors will find miles of groomed snowmobile trails to enjoy. 

Starr Campground

Starr Campground is located just off of US Highway 395 making it very easy to get to.  The campground has an upper level that is closer to the highway, yet still set back amongst beautiful pondersa pines.  The lower part of the campground is set further back in the pine trees allowing for a more secluded experience.  This beautiful campground sets in a prime spot for hunters, hikers and wildlife…

Starr Bowl Snowplay Area

The Starr Bowl Snowplay area provides for a day of fun on the sledding hill and a small warming cabin built during the Civilian Conservation Corps era with a big stone fireplace, along with primitive outhouse facilities. Parking is across the highway, as is a campground with an accessible vault toilet.  This hill is great for using sleds, inner tubes or even snow boarding.  There is no tow rope,…

Skyline Trailhead

Provides eastern access to SkylineTrail #385 which enters Strawberry Mountain Wilderness. The trailhead does have parking for horse trailers.  The Skyline Trail is a great starting point for those wishing to day hike or backpack into the Strawberry…