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About Big River
Number of accommodations: 11
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Fishing
Kayaking
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
Rex D
VerifiedAugust 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: BIG RIVER
Camp was ok for a forest service campground. Every campsite had a reserved sticker but we basically had the place to ourselves. Pit toilet was clean. Got too smoky and we left early.
Rex D
VerifiedAugust 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: BIG RIVER
Camp was ok for a forest service campground. Every campsite had a reserved sticker but we basically had the place to ourselves. Pit toilet was clean. Got too smoky and we left early.
Krystal P
August 2, 2021
We actually didn't end up camping at Big River because someone was occupying our site. Note - the host is at another campground 8 miles away, so if you have issues, its a trek. I did observe that Big River is very busy with day use access to the river.
Krystal P
August 2, 2021
We actually didn't end up camping at Big River because someone was occupying our site. Note - the host is at another campground 8 miles away, so if you have issues, its a trek. I did observe that Big River is very busy with day use access to the river.
Emily P
VerifiedJuly 27, 2021 • Stayed at: GRP B, Loop: BIG RIVER
Not a great spot for families at all. River is accessible, but over a hill and not a beachy area really. Very loud sound from the road and rowdy campers for sure. We actually left a day early because of the rowdiness. It is close to Bend and you can get right on the river so that was nice.
Emily P
VerifiedJuly 27, 2021 • Stayed at: GRP B, Loop: BIG RIVER
Not a great spot for families at all. River is accessible, but over a hill and not a beachy area really. Very loud sound from the road and rowdy campers for sure. We actually left a day early because of the rowdiness. It is close to Bend and you can get right on the river so that was nice.
Scott P
VerifiedJuly 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: BIG RIVER
We found other people squatting with their tent by the river at our campsite.
Some other person left their car at our campsite parking.
Trash everywhere.
Random dog running around with no one watching it and barking at everyone.
People smoking in the 1 single holder bathroom.
Scott P
VerifiedJuly 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: BIG RIVER
We found other people squatting with their tent by the river at our campsite.
Some other person left their car at our campsite parking.
Trash everywhere.
Random dog running around with no one watching it and barking at everyone.
People smoking in the 1 single holder bathroom.
Carol V
VerifiedJuly 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: BIG RIVER
EXCELLENT, LOVED IT. HUGE CAMP SITES
Carol V
VerifiedJuly 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: BIG RIVER
EXCELLENT, LOVED IT. HUGE CAMP SITES
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
