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
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.
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
