U.S. Forest Service

Big Spring Campground

This campground is located in an open ponderosa pine forest and along a babbling creek. The campsites vary in size significantly to accommodate many different group sizes. Local ranchers will graze their cattle near the campground which means the cows can often be seen or heard in camp.

First-come, first-served

Limited data

The federal database holds very little for this campground, so this page is short. For current conditions and details, the official links in the sidebar are the better source.

Getting there

From Prineville, Oregon: . Take Highway 26 east 16 miles to Forest Service Road 42. Travel on Forest Service Road 42 east for 8 miles to the Ochoco Ranger Station. Continue on Forest Service Road 42 for another 23 miles toward Deep Creek Campground.

Campgrounds nearby

Reservable

Ochoco NF - FS

Cold Springs Cabin - Ochoco Nf (Or)

OR · 1 site

7.1 miles away

First-come

Wolf Creek Industrial Campground

9.9 miles away

First-come

Sugar Creek Campground And Day Use Area

11.5 miles away

18.4 miles away

21.8 miles away

21.9 miles away

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.