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Big Spring Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — Oregon
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Oregon · 44.33238, -119.99262 · Map |
| Sites | Not reported — the federal listing names no individual sites for this campground |
| Getting a site | First-come, first-served only — this campground takes no reservations. |
| Hookups | Not reported in the federal data |
| 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. |
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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 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
This campground is located in an open ponderosa pine forest and along a babbling creek. The campsites vary in size significantly to accommodate many different group sizes.
Local ranchers will graze their cattle near the campground which means the cows can often be seen or heard in camp.
Directions, from the listing
From Prineville, Oregon:
Take Highway 26 east 16 miles to Forest Service Road 42.
Travel on Forest Service Road 42 east for 8 miles to the Ochoco Ranger Station.
Continue on Forest Service Road 42 for another 23 miles toward Deep Creek Campground.
About 5 miles past Deep Creek Campground turn left onto Forest Service Road 4270, then proceed 1.5 miles northeast on Forest Service Road 4270.
Big Spring Campground will be on your left.
From Paulina, Oregon:
Take County Road 112 east for 3.5 miles to Beaver Creek Road (County Road 113), then northeast on Beaver Creek Road for 8 miles to Forest Service Road 42.
Travel on Forest Service Road 42 north for 8 miles to Six Corners, continuing on Forest Service Road 42 west for 8 miles.
Finally, turn right onto Forest Service Road 4270 and head northeast for 1.5 miles.
Big Spring Campground will be on your left.
From US Highwat 26 (13 miles east of Mitchell and 25 miles west of Dayville):
Take Forest Service Road 12 south for 18 miles to Forest Service Road 4270, continuing west 8 miles.
Big Spring Campground will be on your right.
Nearest federal campgrounds
7 mi straight-line · PRINEVILLE OregonFSU.S. Forest ServiceWolf Creek Industrial Campground
10 mi straight-line · OregonFSU.S. Forest ServiceSugar Creek Campground and Day Use Area
12 mi straight-line · OregonFSU.S. Forest ServiceWalton Lake
18 mi straight-line · PRINEVILLE OregonFSU.S. Forest ServiceOchoco Forest Camp
22 mi straight-line · PRINEVILLE Oregon
Trip Card — Big Spring Campground
Oregon
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Oregon |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | First-come only |
| Hookups | Not reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | Not reported |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/270729 · 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.