Big Springs Campground
Looking for a nice cool break from that summer heat? This campground is the coolest campground in the area during hot summer days. Hunting and hiking opportunities are in a close proximity of Big Springs. There are five trailer and five tent sites, one vault toilet and a few picnic tables available for day use.
More like this: first-come in Washington · free in Washington · tent only in Washington
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | No fee. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Umatilla National Forest |
| Booking | No reservations. |
| Fees | No fee. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 46.2315° N, 117.5435° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireColumbia Center Mutual Aid
11 mi from the campground · 150 acres
- WildfireParadise
26 mi from the campground · 9,656 acres · 86% contained
- PrescribedSumac 2A Rx
36 mi from the campground · 417 acres
- PrescribedLojo Starvation 13A Underburn Rx
37 mi from the campground · 110 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 20.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 28.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | Travelland RV ↗ | 29 mi |
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Big Springs Campground - Inyo National Forest, CA
Worth a stop
- 7.8 miDiamond Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 7.9 miKelly Camp Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Public land it sits in
Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness begins about 7.1 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 7.1 miWenaha-Tucannon Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 176,737 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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On the National Register nearby
- Cloverland GarageBuilding · Cloverland · 14.1 mi
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Big Springs Campground?
No. Big Springs Campground is first-come, first-served. No reservations. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Big Springs Campground?
Nothing. Big Springs Campground is listed as free. No fee.
Source: Forest Service
Is Big Springs Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Big Springs Campground?
Big Springs Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Big Springs Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Alder Thicket Campground (2.2 mi, first-come), Forest Boundary Campground (4.3 mi, first-come), and Ladybug Campground (6.5 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby