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Big Creek Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — Prairie City · Oregon · Malheur National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Malheur National Forest |
| Location | Prairie City · Oregon · Malheur National Forest · 44.18711, -118.61608 · Map |
| Sites | 15 public sites counted from the federal listing — 15 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 15 sites Water hookups at 0 of 15 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 15 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 15 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 14 sites, as reported |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-03-11.
From the official listing
Overview Big Creek Campground sits at the edge of beautiful Logan Valley along Big Creek and is a great starting point for multiple recreation opportunities, including mountain biking, hiking, stream fishing, hunting and bird watching and exploring the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness. In the spring and early summer the area is exceptional for wildflower viewing.
Recreation Big Creek Campground offers a central base for all your recreation activities. From casting a line in Big Creek to biking nearby terrain and hiking Strawberry Mountain wilderness, adventure is all around.
Facilities Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring, and parking for camp trailers. Accessible vault toilets are conveniently located in the middle of the campground. Potable water is available during the summer months.
Natural Features Big Creek Campground is located in Logan Valley with views of the Strawberry Mountains. Big Creek borders the campground.
Contact Info For local information, please call (541) 820-3800 or call (541) 575-3000 for general information. Nearby Attractions Prairie City Ranger District
Strawberry Mountain Wilderness
Logan Valley
Murray Campground
Lake Creek Youth Camp
Malheur River
Malheur River Ford Trailhead
Directions, from the listing
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 and follow out of town past the local cemetary. The road then becomes County Road 62. Follow County Road 62 approximately 19 miles to the junction with Forest Road 16. Turn West onto Forest Road 16, follow for approximately 6 miles the campground will be on the right.
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Trip Card — Big Creek Campground
Prairie City · Oregon · Malheur National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Prairie City · Oregon · Malheur National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 15 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10372413 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.