Big Creek Campground
Campground · Oregon · 15 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Malheur National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 15
- Bookable sites
- up to 8
- People per site
- 5,126 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Big Creek Campground sits at the edge of beautiful Logan Valley along Big Creek and is a great starting point for multiple recreation opportunities, including mountain biking, hiking, stream fishing, hunting and bird watching and exploring the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness. In the spring and early summer the area is exceptional for wildflower viewing.
Recreation
Big Creek Campground offers a central base for all your recreation activities. From casting a line in Big Creek to biking nearby terrain and hiking Strawberry Mountain wilderness, adventure is all around.
Facilities
Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring, and parking for camp trailers. Accessible vault toilets are conveniently located in the middle of the campground. Potable water is available during the summer months.
Natural Features
Big Creek Campground is located in Logan Valley with views of the Strawberry Mountains. Big Creek borders the campground.
Contact Info
For local information, please call (541) 820-3800 or call (541) 575-3000 for general information.Nearby Attractions
The facts
- 15 bookable sites
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Big Creek
Site types
- 15 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, grills.
15 campsites at Big Creek Campground
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Big Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 02 | Big Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 03 | Big Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 04 | Big Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 05 | Big Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 06 | Big Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 07 | Big Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 08 | Big Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | — | |
| 09 | Big Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 10 | Big Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 11 | Big Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 12 | Big Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 13 | Big Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 14 | Big Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 15 | Big Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From the town of Prairie City, OR., turn onto South Main Street. Follow South Main Street to the junction with Bridge Street. Turn left onto Bridge Street and follow out of town past the local cemetary. The road then becomes County Road 62. Follow County Road 62 approximately 19 miles to the junction with Forest Road 16. Turn West onto Forest Road 16, follow for approximately 6 miles the campground will be on the right.
44.18711, -118.61608 · 44°11'13.6"N 118°36'57.9"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.9 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 3.0 | 4.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Big Creek Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Big Creek Campground?
- Yes, Big Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Big Creek Campground have?
- 15 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Big Creek Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Big Creek Campground.
- Does Big Creek Campground have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Big Creek Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Big Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Big Creek Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Big Creek Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $8/Night for single unit, $4/Night for extra vehicle
Accessibility:
- Sites have extended length picnic tables, packed gravel surfaces leading to the restrooms. Restrooms have packed gravel leading to concrete pads to the entry.
Camping near Big Creek Campground
- Murray Campground 2 mi · Campground
- Big Creek/Snowshoe Trailhead 3.8 mi · Facility
- Skyline Trailhead 5.3 mi · Facility
- Huddleston Snowpark 6.1 mi · Facility
- Parish Cabin Campground 7.4 mi · Campground
- Crescent Campground 7.4 mi · Campground
- Buckhorn Meadows Trailhead 8.3 mi · Facility
- Trout Farm Campground 8.8 mi · Campground
- Strawberry Campground 9.6 mi · Campground
- Slide Creek Campground 10.9 mi · Campground
- North Fork Malheur Campground 11.7 mi · Campground
- Wickiup Campground 11.9 mi · Campground
Contact
- Email SM.FS.malpubinfo@usda.gov
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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