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..
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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 14, 2022 Stayed at: 007, Loop: BIG RIVER
Great area and the campground "host" (believe his name was Jesse" was especially helpful with information..
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July 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
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July 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
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July 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.
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July 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.
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June 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.
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June 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.
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October 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.
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October 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.
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October 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.
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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