Oregon · Camping

Big Spring Campground

May–Jun, Sep
best months

Is Big Spring Campground open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Ochoco National Forest. It doesn't name Big Spring Campground, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Ochoco National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 4,996 ft
  • Paulina Ranger DistrictOchoco National Forest

Big Spring Campground is a Forest Service campground in the Paulina Ranger District of Ochoco National Forest in Oregon. It sits on land managed by the Forest Service, and the nearest town is Paulina, about 14 miles away. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Paulina show May highs around 69°F and September highs around 79°F, while July and August average in the upper 80s. That station sits roughly 1,300 feet lower than the campground, so temperatures at the site run cooler. The campground is not reservable, so plan on arriving and securing a spot on site. Within a short drive are Deep Creek, a canoeing spot about 2 miles away, and Cottonwood Pit and Cold Springs Cabin, both campgrounds about 7 miles off. Keeton, a hike, is just under 8 miles away.

  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Sep

    Best time to visit Big Spring Campground

    Best months: May–June and 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.

    1. Jan

      41° / 21°

    2. Feb

      46° / 22°

    3. Mar

      54° / 25°

    4. Apr

      60° / 28°

    5. May

      69° / 35°

    6. Jun

      78° / 39°

    7. Jul

      89° / 45°

    8. Aug

      87° / 42°

    9. Sep

      79° / 35°

    10. Oct

      65° / 27°

    11. Nov

      50° / 22°

    12. Dec

      40° / 18°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Paulina, OR, 13.8 mi away at 3,684 ft. The station sits about 1,300 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Big Spring Campground

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