Big River
Photo: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain- 13
- sites
- May–Sep
- best months
Is Big River open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Deschutes National Forest. It doesn't name Big River, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).
West Bend Area Trail Closures
Agency closure covering Deschutes National Forest · USFS · Deschutes National Forest
West Bend IRSC- Area, Road and Trail Closure
Agency closure covering Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District · Order 06-01-01-26-03 · USFS · Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Cabin Butte Area Closure
Agency closure covering Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District · Order 06-01-01-26-01 · USFS · Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Camping & Campfire Restrictions Forest Order
Agency alert covering Deschutes National Forest · Order 06-01-26-01 · USFS · Deschutes National Forest
Cave Resource Protection Forest Order
Agency alert covering Deschutes National Forest · Order 06-01-26-02 · USFS · Deschutes National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Deschutes National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 13 sites for group and tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 4,178 ft
- Near BendBend/Fort Rock Ranger District · Deschutes National Forest
Big River Campground is located along the Deschutes River south of the town of Sunriver. Large, open group sites offer a perfect setting for family reunions or group gatherings.
Local outfitters
- Scandia RV17 mi away
- Wanderlust Tours18 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · May–Sep
Best time to visit Big River
Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
40° / 20°
Feb
43° / 21°
Mar
50° / 24°
Apr
57° / 25°
May
65° / 33°
Jun
72° / 37°
Jul
84° / 41°
Aug
83° / 40°
Sep
76° / 34°
Oct
62° / 28°
Nov
46° / 24°
Dec
37° / 19°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sunriver, OR, 6.8 mi away at 4,180 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Keep exploring — more campsites worth the drive
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~13 min drive
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Bull Bend Campground
~16 min drive
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Crane Prairie Campground
~23 min drive
Photo: wetfeet2000 — CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)Paulina Lake
~23 min drive
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Cow Meadow Campground
~24 min drive
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Little Lava Lake
~25 min drive
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Lava Lake Campground
~26 min drive
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Gull Point Campground
~26 min drive
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North Loop 100-148
~7 min drive
North Loop 100-148 is a campground in Oregon at about 4,200 feet.
Big River
13 sites for group and tent and RV camping
