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Big Springs

Its 10 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Big Springs is a National Forest campground near Pomeroy, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Pomeroy, Washington

Managed by
National Forest

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

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites
10
Tent sites
5
RV sites
5
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

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

Rules

Stay limit
14 days in any 30-day period

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

Access and cell service

Elevation
4,850 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE
T-Mobile
4G LTE; 5G mapped about 0.2 mi away
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away
Inland Cellular LLC
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away
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 Springs?
No. Big Springs 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 Springs?
Camping at Big Springs is free.
How many campsites does Big Springs have?
Big Springs has 10 campsites, including 5 tent sites and 5 RV sites.
Is there drinking water at Big Springs?
No. Big Springs has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
How long can you stay at Big Springs?
The stay limit at Big Springs is 14 days in any 30-day period.
Is there cell service at Big Springs?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T and T-Mobile at Big Springs. It shows none at Big Springs from Verizon or Inland Cellular LLC, though Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away and Inland Cellular LLC shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away. 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 Springs?
Big Springs is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Big Springs

fishypedia.com · 6.3 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Curl Lake, whose mapped center point is 6.3 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Curl Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

Lakes · within 15 miles

Other lakes within 15 miles: Watson Lake fishing (6.5 miles) , Deer Lake fishing (7.3 miles) , Donnie Lake fishing (7.5 miles) , Rainbow Lake fishing (8 miles) , and Blue Lake fishing (8.9 miles) , each with its stocking record on fishypedia.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Pomeroy and campgrounds in Garfield.

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