Contact Info
431 Patterson Bridge Road
PO Box 909
John Day, OR 97845
PO Box 909
John Day, OR 97845
Basics
- Size:
- 13 acres
- Max. Depth:
- 8 feet
- Elevation:
- 7450 feet
- Season:
- Summer to Fall
Description
Slide Lake is located in Strawberry Mountain Wilderness Area at 7450 feet in elevation. The lake is 13 acres in size with a maximum depth of 8 feet. Slide Lake can be reached by Trail #372 from the Slide Connector Trailhead (5.1 mi). The lake can also be reached from the Strawberry Lake Trailhead by Trail #s 375 (1.0 mi), 372 (2.0 mi), 385 (0.7 mi), and 385A (0.2 mi). There is no charge for parking at these trailheads.
Fishing
Fish:
Brook Trout
Rainbow Trout
Rainbow Trout
Fishing Methods:
Fly,Spin,Bait
Details
Size:
13 acres
Max. Depth:
8 feet
Elevation:
7450
Season:
Summer to Fall
Camping Info
Developed campgrounds in the vicinity of Slide Lake are: Strawberry Lake CG (12 sites, drinking water, fee $6 per night), Slide Creek CG (3 sites, no drinking water, no fee), Slide Horse Camp (3 sites w/horse facilities, no drinking water, no fee), and Mc
Amenities
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Prairie City take County Rd #60 south for about 7 miles to Forest Boundary. Continue on Forest Rd 6001 to Slide Creek Trailhead or Strawberry Trailhead.
