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About Big River
Number of accommodations: 11
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Fishing
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Swimming
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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
Hayley P
VerifiedJuly 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: BIG RIVER
Easy to find even though AppleMaps did not pull it up by name. Not a bad site in the campground. The road noise due to proximity to the highway is a bit of a bummer, but we slept with white noise and earplugs and were fine. Otherwise peaceful. We floated the Deschutes on a route that ended directly at Big River. One of our sites had a fire pit that did not have a grate for cooking which caused extra work.
We enjoyed watching the deer wander through each morning and evening.
Hayley P
VerifiedJuly 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: BIG RIVER
Easy to find even though AppleMaps did not pull it up by name. Not a bad site in the campground. The road noise due to proximity to the highway is a bit of a bummer, but we slept with white noise and earplugs and were fine. Otherwise peaceful. We floated the Deschutes on a route that ended directly at Big River. One of our sites had a fire pit that did not have a grate for cooking which caused extra work.
We enjoyed watching the deer wander through each morning and evening.
Oakley T
VerifiedJune 19, 2022 • Stayed at: GRP C, Loop: BIG RIVER
This campground is convenient although having one bathroom for all 3 sites isn’t enough. Sites were fine although B and C are pretty close to the road. It was fine and we also had signal.
Oakley T
VerifiedJune 19, 2022 • Stayed at: GRP C, Loop: BIG RIVER
This campground is convenient although having one bathroom for all 3 sites isn’t enough. Sites were fine although B and C are pretty close to the road. It was fine and we also had signal.
Janette L
VerifiedOctober 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: BIG RIVER
The location is centrally located which makes it very convenient to visit many places in the area. There were clean vault toilets and garbage receptacles. It is in close proximity to the river though only a couple of the sites have direct access. The road around the campground is very poor with many deep ruts and holes. There are only 10 sites and the one we had made it very difficult to back up a 22 ft trailer.
Janette L
VerifiedOctober 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: BIG RIVER
The location is centrally located which makes it very convenient to visit many places in the area. There were clean vault toilets and garbage receptacles. It is in close proximity to the river though only a couple of the sites have direct access. The road around the campground is very poor with many deep ruts and holes. There are only 10 sites and the one we had made it very difficult to back up a 22 ft trailer.
Corin W
VerifiedOctober 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: BIG RIVER
Campground is pretty rough and rundown. Tables are in rough shape and ours was low to the ground. Lots of road noise although close to the river. And no water, which is noted on the campground description.
Corin W
VerifiedOctober 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: BIG RIVER
Campground is pretty rough and rundown. Tables are in rough shape and ours was low to the ground. Lots of road noise although close to the river. And no water, which is noted on the campground description.
Anders L
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: BIG RIVER
pretty spot, but no potable water on site. a little close to road for my liking, but great location for the area.
Anders L
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: BIG RIVER
pretty spot, but no potable water on site. a little close to road for my liking, but great location for the area.
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
