Prairie City Oregon

Gateway to the Strawberry Mountains


Info for Tourists

Info for Residents

Welcome

Welcome to the Prairie City Oregon website. Nestled at the foot of the Strawberry Mountains, and straddling the Upper John Day River, Prairie City is the gateway to some of the most gorgeous and remote country in Eastern Oregon.

Originally founded where placer gold was found, cattle ranching, timber and tourism are the current mainstays. Tourists are very welcome and encouraged to visit our beautiful valley with mountains all around. For a small town we have great accommodations including the super cool Historic Hotel Prairie, the very nice and recently upgraded Depot RV Park run by the City and numerous AirBNBs and other lodging. We have a few interesting shops and buildings and a historic restaurant The Oxbow. But best reason to visit is the excellent outdoor recreation opportunities.

If you are into motorcycles, ATVs, hunting, snowmobiling, bicycles, mountain bikes, hiking, backpacking or cross country skiing Prairie City is the hub of it all. With many hundreds of miles of paved roads, two tracks, single tracks, and trails you will never run out of places to explore. The adventure all begins and ends in Prairie City.

Where

City of Prairie City

Incorporated in 1891, Prairie City is a municipality of about 950 residents.

133 Bridge Street
Prairie City, Oregon 97869

PH: 541-820-3605, FAX: 541-820-3566
EMAIL: pchall@ortelco.net

OFFICIALS

Mayor: Jim Hamsher

City Council Members:

Candy Reagan, Brook Williams, Scott Officer, Chase McClung, Jennifer Shaw, Chase Bloom

STAFF

City Recorder/Administrator: Shoalie Oakes

Public Works Director: Chris Camarena, PH: 541-620-3100
Public Works Supervisor: Tom Gangler
Public Works Technician: Andy Hutsell

Fire Chief: Marvin Rynearson, PH: 541-620-4380

Museum Director: Bob Shive

  • City Council Meeting Agenda and Past Minutes
  • Special Events Calendar
  • Mapping and Plats
  • Depot RV Park and Museum
  • Online Utilities Bill Pay
  • Public Works

GPCCA

This website and domain are hosted and maintained by the Greater Prairie City Community Association (GPCCA).

To inform us about errors or to inquire about adding content to or links from this site for your business, organization, person see our website at https://gpccaor.org. Links and content are free to anyone living in the greater Prairie City area.

Community Center

The GPCCA exists to serve the people of Prairie City and the surrounding area. The GPCCA also owns and maintains the Community Center for the benefit and use of all.