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.

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.

If you live here than this website contains resources to make life here even better.

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.

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

Depot RV Park and Museum

Depost RV Park Museum

Depot RV Park is adjacent to the DeWitt Museum just three blocks south on Main St from downtown (Hwy 26).

The former SVRR depot building which houses the museum is listed on the National register of historic places.

The RV park offers: grassy spots with full hookups, covered group, WIFI, picnic area , playground, clean rest rooms with hot showers, creek side spaces. All RV spaces were upgraded in 2020 with improved sewer, water and electric hookups which are now suitable for 4 season use. The RV park is managed by the city. From May to September the RV park has an on site host.

RATES

  • Full Hookup : $26/night, $680/month, Additional Vehicle $4
  • Tent with Car or Motorcycle $14/night
  • Tent with Bicycle or Hiker $8/night
  • Sewage Dump $5

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.