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
William S
VerifiedJuly 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: BIG RIVER
USFS CGs have gone downhill since turning them over to concessionaires. There is no maintenance, the Road is full of monster chuck holes, tree limbs hang too low, and the dumpsters are over flowing. So sad as Big River is a beautiful spot.
Robert H
VerifiedJuly 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: BIG RIVER
Overall a nice campground. The only drawback is the road it is on is fairly busy.
Darrell C
VerifiedJune 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: BIG RIVER
Very nice campground. Beautiful. Clean restrooms. Love this place.
Michaela M
VerifiedJune 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: BIG RIVER
Peaceful and beautiful. There were lots of mosquitoes in the evening but they were to be expected during this time. Campers were great and respectful. Felt safe! ❤️
Angela B
VerifiedJune 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: BIG RIVER
Very pretty. Bathroom was clean and I never had to wait in line despite the full campground (lots of people with their own RV bathrooms). A little closer to the road than I would have liked, but at night the frogs and crickets drown out traffic noise. Also very nice to walk right into the Deschutes, but the trade off there being a lot, I mean a LOT of mosquitoes. As soon as we arrived several were immediately having Thanksgiving dinner on me, right through my clothes. Do not come without citronella and bug spray.
Eric G
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: BIG RIVER
Access to the river is very nice but we didn't take advantage of it as much as we should have. Traffic noise spoiled some of the tranquility.
Cathy N
VerifiedAugust 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: BIG RIVER
Site was great, clean and right on the water. However, the bathroom was DISGUSTING and unusable due to hundreds of flies and a toilet that was 3/4 full. We were there 5 days and it was never emptied. Had to cut our trip short.
Edie V
VerifiedJuly 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: BIG RIVER
I am a "local" who lives 6 miles from this site. People ask, "why go camping so close to home?" The answer is this is my HAPPY PLACE! No dishes, no laundry, no problems. It took 3 years to book this stay because of the the pandemic. Not happy with the price or the reservation people but the mgmt (Jess) was very accommodating. He made my stay very comfortable. BIG KUDOS JESS!
Jim M
VerifiedJuly 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: BIG RIVER
Great area and the campground "host" (believe his name was Jesse" was especially helpful with information..
Lorna G
VerifiedJuly 12, 2022 • Stayed at: GRP A, Loop: BIG RIVER
#1 both garbage dumpsters were FULL. Was told they empty them 1 a week. There is NO way that was 1 weeks worth of garbage. On the 4th of July weekend.
#2 motor home pulled into camp B (which was part of our camp rented by a friend) on Sunday night and stayed for free while they and us paid 100.00 a night.
#3. People used Big River Group camp as a day us area. So while we pay ...they used it for free. We had 2 big lifted trucks pull into our camp on the 4th of July so they could take the dogs swimming. The one guy was very intimidating and his German shepherd and lab bale out of his truck ( thank god the pit bull stayed in it) and run right up to me and my puppy. I requested they move their truck and it was a good thing I was not alone in camp, he had been drinking and was trying to intimidate me until they rest of my camp came to my defense.
Will I every stay at this camp again. NO
Will I recommend it to anyone else NO
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
