U.S. Forest Service · Malheur National Forest · Prairie City, OR

Big Creek Campground

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.

Open nowReservable · Recreation.gov15 sitesNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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Entrance SignCampsiteCampsite 6Accessible Vault Toilets
Photos courtesy of USDA Forest Service · Recreation.gov
4fires
active
Jane 102 Rx (prescribed burn) · 13 mi away · 3,000 acres
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups15
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

15 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
01Back-in61GravelPartialNo / No– / 2Yes
02Back-in61GravelPartialNo / NoYes
03Back-in33GravelPartialNo / No– / 2Yes
04Back-in20GravelPartialNo / No– / 2Yes
05Back-in34GravelPartial– / No– / 2Yes
06Pull-through55GravelPartialNo / No– / 2Yes
07Back-in30PartialNo / No– / 2Yes
08Back-in26Gravel– / 1Yes
09Pull-through36GravelNo / No8 / –Yes
10Pull-through50GravelNo / No8 / –Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

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.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusOpen
ForestMalheur National Forest
Fees$8/Night for single unit, $4/Night for extra vehicle

Malheur National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Big Creek Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 1.58 inches of precipitationFebruary: 1.01 inches of precipitationMarch: 1.23 inches of precipitationApril: 1.18 inches of precipitationMay: 1.71 inches of precipitationJune: 1.19 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.53 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.38 inches of precipitationSeptember: 0.53 inches of precipitationOctober: 1.07 inches of precipitationNovember: 1.44 inches of precipitationDecember: 1.82 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 23.5°F averageFebruary: 26.8°F averageMarch: 33.1°F averageApril: 38.8°F averageMay: 46.8°F averageJune: 53.1°F averageJuly: 60.3°F averageAugust: 58.4°F averageSeptember: 50.3°F averageOctober: 40.5°F averageNovember: 30.8°F averageDecember: 23.4°F average0 in0.5 in1 in1.5 in2 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Seneca, 18 miles from the campground at 4,660 feet, station USC00357675 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 14 inches a year.

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.

Nearest townPrairie City, Oregon
Coordinates44.1871° N, 118.6161° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Jane 102 Rx

    13 mi from the campground · 3,000 acres

  • Prescribed
    Greenwood Rx

    18 mi from the campground · 38 acres

  • Prescribed
    Damon 2A Rx

    20 mi from the campground · 85 acres

  • Wildfire
    Mccully

    47 mi from the campground · 13,604 acres · 91% contained

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗28.2 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Video

BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND REVIEW / SECLUDED NATIONAL FOREST CAMPING

Worth a stop

  • Prairie City Ranger District
  • Strawberry Mountain Wilderness
  • Logan Valley
  • Murray Campground
  • Lake Creek Youth Camp
  • Malheur River
  • Malheur River Ford Trailhead

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

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

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Malheur National Forest.

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.

Natural features

Big Creek Campground is located in Logan Valley with views of the Strawberry Mountains. Big Creek borders the campground.

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.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Big Creek Campground?

Sites at Big Creek Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Big Creek Campground?

$8/Night for single unit, $4/Night for extra vehicle

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Big Creek Campground?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Big Creek Campground open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Big Creek Campground have?

15 sites, including 15 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Big Creek Campground?

Big Creek Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Big Creek Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Big Creek Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Big Creek Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Big Creek Campground?

Big Creek Campground offers a central base for all your recreation activities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Big Creek Campground?

Prairie City, Oregon. Prairie City Ranger District

Source: Getting there

What if Big Creek Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Murray Campground (2 mi), Parish Cabin Campground (7.4 mi), and Trout Farm Campground (8.8 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby