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VerifiedJuly 28, 2023 Stayed at: 009, Loop: BIG RIVER
It’s a beautiful riverside campground, very serene, with a clean pit toilet, and a nice picnic table.
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113 reviews
Big River offers spacious, well-maintained campsites with beautiful river access, making it a great choice for families and those seeking tranquility. Reviews highlight the cleanliness of facilities, friendly staff, and enjoyable amenities, with many campers expressing a desire to return. While some sites experienced issues with noise, privacy, and accessibility, these concerns were often outweighed by the overall positive camping experience.
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July 28, 2023 Stayed at: 009, Loop: BIG RIVER
It’s a beautiful riverside campground, very serene, with a clean pit toilet, and a nice picnic table.
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July 28, 2023 Stayed at: 009, Loop: BIG RIVER
It’s a beautiful riverside campground, very serene, with a clean pit toilet, and a nice picnic table.
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August 20, 2023 Stayed at: 006, Loop: BIG RIVER
Beautiful spot. Easy in. Easy out. Make sure to stop by local market (eg. Safeway) for certified wood
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August 20, 2023 Stayed at: 006, Loop: BIG RIVER
Beautiful spot. Easy in. Easy out. Make sure to stop by local market (eg. Safeway) for certified wood
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September 7, 2023 Stayed at: 003, Loop: BIG RIVER
The river next to this campground was very beautiful and the camping spots are nice and big. I've rated it 3/5 because the driveway entrance is very rough and the highway is pretty close so you can't escape the road noise. We were only there for one night. There is much to do in the vicinity with many attractions and endless miles of trails for hiking. Highly recommend the Newberry Volcanic area as a vacation destination.
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September 7, 2023 Stayed at: 003, Loop: BIG RIVER
The river next to this campground was very beautiful and the camping spots are nice and big. I've rated it 3/5 because the driveway entrance is very rough and the highway is pretty close so you can't escape the road noise. We were only there for one night. There is much to do in the vicinity with many attractions and endless miles of trails for hiking. Highly recommend the Newberry Volcanic area as a vacation destination.
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September 13, 2023 Stayed at: 005, Loop: BIG RIVER
The campground was very clean. I liked being on the Deschutes river. Very quiet respectful campers. The bathroom was clean too
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September 13, 2023 Stayed at: 005, Loop: BIG RIVER
The campground was very clean. I liked being on the Deschutes river. Very quiet respectful campers. The bathroom was clean too
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September 20, 2023 Stayed at: 007, Loop: BIG RIVER
A beautiful campground but very disappointed with the campground host. Everyone in the campground seemed to follow the routine of the sun - that of going to bed when it gets dark at 7:30pm. The difficult part of going to bed between 8-10pm in order to get a good night's rest before long days of exploring the beautiful area - was the loud disturbing noise of the campground host's generator loudly blasting throughout the whole campsite until we could finally get peaceful rest at 10pm. I realize quiet hours only start at 10pm but the fact that the host was the only one disturbing the peace seemed ridiculous and rude. Would only come back to stay if there was a different/quieter host
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September 20, 2023 Stayed at: 007, Loop: BIG RIVER
A beautiful campground but very disappointed with the campground host. Everyone in the campground seemed to follow the routine of the sun - that of going to bed when it gets dark at 7:30pm. The difficult part of going to bed between 8-10pm in order to get a good night's rest before long days of exploring the beautiful area - was the loud disturbing noise of the campground host's generator loudly blasting throughout the whole campsite until we could finally get peaceful rest at 10pm. I realize quiet hours only start at 10pm but the fact that the host was the only one disturbing the peace seemed ridiculous and rude. Would only come back to stay if there was a different/quieter host
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63095 Deschutes Market Road, Bend, OR 97701 United States
Elevation: 1,274 ft
From Bend travel south on Hwy. 97 for about 17 mi, 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...
From Bend travel south on Hwy. 97 for about 17 mi, 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.
Last updated: October 21, 2026