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About Big River
Number of accommodations: 11
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Fishing
Kayaking
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (100)
What Guests Are Saying
Big River is praised for its peaceful river access, well-maintained sites, and beautiful surroundings, making it a favorite for many visitors. However, some guests noted issues such as bugs, limited facilities, and noise from nearby traffic and neighbors. Overall, the campground offers a pleasant experience but could improve on maintenance and amenities.
What Guests Are Saying
Big River is praised for its peaceful river access, well-maintained sites, and beautiful surroundings, making it a favorite for many visitors. However, some guests noted issues such as bugs, limited facilities, and noise from nearby traffic and neighbors. Overall, the campground offers a pleasant experience but could improve on maintenance and amenities.
Review Summary
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.
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.
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!
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..
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
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.
Big River is accessed via Hwy. 97, which is approximately 17 miles north of the campground, providing major road connectivity.
Latitude & Longitude: 43.8183 / -121.499
Elevation: 1274 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
