Big Spring Campground

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Ochoco National Forest

This site may be free, but we couldn't confirm it. Check the official page before you go. Campground · USDA Forest Service · Ochoco National Forest Fees: This is a free facility. Status: closed Reservations: This is a First Come, First Served facility. 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. 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. About 5 miles past Deep Creek Campground turn left onto Forest Service Road 4270, then proceed 1.5 miles northeast on Forest Service Road 4270. Big Spring Campground will be on your left. From Paulina, Oregon: Take County Road 112 east for 3.5 miles… Rules: Size and number of trailer sites limited. 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. Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/270729 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.