Biggs Springs Campground
This tiny campground is a refreshing break from civilization. Located just across the meadow from Lytle Prairie, the campground offers excellent opportunities for photography, wildlife viewing and general relaxation. There is a fresh water spring located at the campground; however, the water is not managed or treated by the Forest Service and therefore should not be used for human consumption in any capacity. A short drive will bring you to the headwaters of the Wild and Scenic North Fork Crooked River, which offers opportunities for superb trout fishing.
More like this: first-come in Oregon · tent only in Oregon
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | This is a free facility. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Ochoco National Forest |
| Fees | This is a free facility. |
| Rules | There is a 14 day stay limit on all National Grassland and US Forest Service land including but not limited to campgrounds and other developed facilities. |
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Getting there
| Coordinates | 44.2723° N, 120.2620° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 23.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 28.3 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Prepper Up ↗ | 29.5 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 3.8 miLine Butte3.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Ochoco National Forest.
- inOchoco National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 912,775 acres
- 12.8 miBridge Creek Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 5,337 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Biggs Springs Campground?
No. Biggs Springs Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Biggs Springs Campground?
This is a free facility.
Source: Forest Service
Is Biggs Springs Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Biggs Springs Campground?
Biggs Springs Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Biggs Springs Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Allen Creek Horse Camp (9.9 mi, first-come), Deep Creek Campground (10 mi, first-come), and Walton Lake (11.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby