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Big Pine

Its 12 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $5 per night. Big Pine is a National Forest campground near Merlin, Oregon.

Closed First-come, first-served

National Forest · Merlin, Oregon

Managed by
National Forest

Big Pine sits inside Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Big Pine: The campground is home to what was once the world's tallest ponderosa pine tree. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $5 per night

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
12
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 days
Pets
Allowed

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
2,100 ft

42.4570, -123.6780 in Josephine. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Current conditions

Closed Agency notice, as of 2026-09-29: USFS: the campground is temporarily closed due to hazardous trees, and its restrooms are listed as closed.

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Big Pine?
No. Big Pine is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Big Pine?
Camping at Big Pine costs Single Site: $5 per night.
How many campsites does Big Pine have?
Big Pine has 12 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Big Pine?
No. Big Pine has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Big Pine?
Yes, pets are allowed at Big Pine.
When is Big Pine open?
As of 2026-09-29: USFS: the campground is temporarily closed due to hazardous trees, and its restrooms are listed as closed.
How long can you stay at Big Pine?
The stay limit at Big Pine is 14 days.
Is there cell service at Big Pine?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Big Pine. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Big Pine?
Big Pine is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Big Pine

First-come Sam Brown Merlin · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night First-come Spalding Pond Grants Pass · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night Reservable Ennis Riffle County Park Campground Merlin · County Season Not on record Fee $15/night gravel bar camping (undeveloped) Reservable Indian Mary County Park Campground Merlin · County Season Not on record Fee $50/night full, $40 partial, $35 tent (May 15 to Sept. 15); $40/$35/$30 off-season; group $90

More campgrounds: camping near Merlin and campgrounds in Josephine.

Sources

First-come, first-served Single Site: $5 per night
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