About Big River
Number of accommodations: 11
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (50)
What Guests Are Saying
Big River is a charming campground with peaceful river access, well-maintained sites, and a clean environment, making it a favorite for some visitors. However, there are concerns about limited facilities, such as only one toilet for multiple sites, and issues with noise and maintenance. Overall, while some guests experienced inconveniences, many appreciated the natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere of the location.
What Guests Are Saying
Big River is a charming campground with peaceful river access, well-maintained sites, and a clean environment, making it a favorite for some visitors. However, there are concerns about limited facilities, such as only one toilet for multiple sites, and issues with noise and maintenance. Overall, while some guests experienced inconveniences, many appreciated the natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere of the location.
Review Summary
Samuels D
VerifiedOctober 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: BIG RIVER
Will be back!
Paul S
VerifiedOctober 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: BIG RIVER
Good, please try to preserve all the trees.
mark s
VerifiedOctober 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: BIG RIVER
Our favorite site of the trip, quiet and directly on the Deschutes River.
ROD A
VerifiedOctober 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: BIG RIVER
Visited in Late May. This was the worst Rec.gov campsite we’ve been to. SO many bugs (I know that’s not really controllable), but the outhouse bathroom was locked shut.
No picnic table or fire pit, nothing to see.
It was just a place to sleep for the night.
William R
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: BIG RIVER
It’s a very nice little campground. A little noise from traffic but great for a few nights. Staff keeps camp clean.
Edward C
VerifiedAugust 10, 2025 • Stayed at: GRP C, Loop: BIG RIVER
We stayed in Campsite "C". Near it was the only access for both campsites "B" and "C" to the water, and the access, as it was, was very poorly maintained. Not only that but directly across the main road was a much larger portion of the Big River campground and both foot traffic and folks on bikes, passed though our campsite frequently. Folks can be very rude! I do not remember anyone asking permission to pass directly though our camp. And some passed though multi-able times. Also the only campground toilet was located between camp "B" and "A". Quite a ways away from our site and two larger camp trailers (staying at camp "B") was parked directly in-front of the toilet. I mean the edge of their awning was 15 feet away from the door of the toilet and right on top of the intended path through the under brush to the toilet. Will not be going back to this camp ground!
Jeff G
VerifiedAugust 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: BIG RIVER
The campsite was two inches deep in powdered dust. Could not even get out of the vehicle without getting covered. This campground needs surfacing, would never camp there again!
erin m
VerifiedJuly 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: BIG RIVER
Drove 8 hours from Arlington WA to catch a festival for the weekend. Showed up and someone was in our spot. An honest mistake because the sign for our site had not been updated. Luckily the people were very friendly and didn’t mind moving. The spot was cluttered with liter. Not sure if it was from the people who were in our spot when we arrived or the previous occupants. The spot itself was beautiful. Shade, couple spots for a hammock, and a few tents. Site 004 has its own access to the water. Trees provide plenty shade and the campground has access to the water underneath the bridge. Not a beach by any means but a grassy spot that’s drops into a foot or so of water that turns into a rocky shallow area a bit further down. Low rating is due to the sign not being updated.
Catherine K
VerifiedJuly 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: BIG RIVER
Noisy neighbors and no host. Cell signal good. Close to lots of things. 1 toilet for 10 sites. Need more please
LeAnne B
VerifiedJuly 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: BIG RIVER
We always enjoy Big River, the River is so peaceful, the sites are large and the campground is well maintained
Location Big River
Address:
63095 Deschutes Market Road
Bend, OR, 97701
United States
From Bend travel south on Hwy. 97 for about 17 miles, then make a right onto Vandervert Road. Make a left onto S. Century Dr. then another right to stay on S Century Dr. Follow S Century Dr. / NF-4205, then make a right onto Bonanza Lane, and another right to stay on Bonanza which will lead you into the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 43.8183 / -121.499
Elevation: 1274 feet
