Big River

Its 13 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Big River is a National Forest campground near Sunriver, Oregon.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

National Forest · Sunriver, Oregon

Managed by: National Forest
Max RV length: 40 ft

Big River sits inside Deschutes National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee: Fee unknown, see agency

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 13
Group sites: 3
Max RV length: 40 ft
Site driveways: Mixed

✓ Toilets
✓ Fire rings
✓ Pets allowed
✕ Potable water

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

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Campsites

13 sites; 5 pull-through; the longest takes a 40 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

								Book
001	BIG RIVER	Standard nonelectric	36 ft	Pull-through	Not on record	No	Yes	Book site 001
002	BIG RIVER	Standard nonelectric	30 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book site 002
003	BIG RIVER	Standard nonelectric	30 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book site 003
004	BIG RIVER	Standard nonelectric	24 ft	Pull-through	Not on record	No	Yes	Book site 004
005	BIG RIVER	Standard nonelectric	30 ft	Pull-through	Not on record	No	Yes	Book site 005
006	BIG RIVER	Standard nonelectric	36 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book site 006
007	BIG RIVER	Standard nonelectric	36 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book site 007
008	BIG RIVER	Standard nonelectric	36 ft	Pull-through	Not on record	No	Yes	Book site 008
009	BIG RIVER	Standard nonelectric	30 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book site 009
010	BIG RIVER	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Pull-through	Not on record	No	Yes	Book site 010
GRP A	BIG RIVER	Group standard nonelectric	36 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book site GRP A
GRP B	BIG RIVER	Group standard nonelectric	36 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book site GRP B
GRP C	BIG RIVER	Group standard nonelectric	36 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book site GRP C

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Pets: Allowed

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation: 4,200 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T: 4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
T-Mobile: 4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
Verizon: 4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. 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. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Big River?

Sites at Big River are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233217).

How many campsites does Big River have?

Big River has 13 campsites, including 3 group sites.

Are there pull-through sites at Big River?

Recreation.gov lists 5 pull-through sites at Big River: site 001, site 004, site 005, site 008, and site 010.

Is there drinking water at Big River?

No. Big River has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Are dogs allowed at Big River?

Yes, pets are allowed at Big River.

Is there cell service at Big River?

Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE and 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon at Big River. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.

Who manages Big River?

Big River is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Big River

fishypedia.com · 13 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Wickiup Reservoir, whose mapped center point is 13 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Wickiup Reservoir fishing on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest hot spring to Big River, in a straight line: Paulina Hot Springs (hot spring, 13 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27

Reservable: Recreation.gov

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