Recreation area

Skyline Trailhead

Malheur National Forest · Oregon — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

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 Mountain wilderness.

Getting there

From 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.  Continue on Bridge Street past the local cemetary,  the road becomes County Road 62, continue on County Road 62 for approximately 17 miles to the junction with Forest Road 101.  Turn left onto Forest Road 101 and travel approximately 2 miles to the trailhead.

Activities

  • HIKING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.