Big Creek Campground
Currently closed for seasonal winter closure. Typically opens late May to early June depending on snow and temperatures. Water systems are operational only from late May/early June through early to mid-October. Winter access requires snowmobile, ski, or snowshoe only.
Air Quality Alert issued August 8 at 7:36PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. An Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of ozone pollution, or smog, is in effect for Hermiston in Umatilla County. Ozone pollution is expected to reach levels that could be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, pregnant people, older adults and people with heart or respiratory conditions. DEQ expected the Air Quality Advisory to last until 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
About
Big Creek Campground occupies a peaceful setting along Big Creek at the edge of Logan Valley in Oregon's Malheur National Forest. At roughly 5,100 feet elevation, the campground serves as an excellent basecamp for exploring the surrounding backcountry, including the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness. The 15 primitive campsites are dispersed along the creek, each equipped with a fire ring and picnic table. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. Accessible vault toilets are centrally located, and drinking water is available via hand pump during the warmer months. Campers must pack out all trash as no trash service is provided. There is no cell phone coverage at this location. The surrounding area offers diverse recreation including mountain biking, hiking, stream fishing for trout, hunting, and bird watching. The spring and early summer months reward visitors with exceptional wildflower viewing throughout Logan Valley. Winter brings deep snow that closes vehicle access, though the area remains accessible by snowmobile, ski, or snowshoe.
Directions
From Prairie City, OR, turn onto South Main Street. Follow to the junction with Bridge Street, turn left onto Bridge Street and continue out of town past the cemetery. The road becomes County Road 62. Follow CR 62 approximately 19 miles to the junction with Forest Road 16. Turn west onto FR 16 and continue approximately 6 miles; the campground will be on the right.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $8 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 820-3800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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