Big Creek Meadows Trailhead
Opens in late May and remains accessible through fall. Winter access is by snowmobile only once roads become snow-covered. No reservations required; all sites are first-come, first-served.
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.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
About
Big Creek Meadows Campground is a compact, increasingly popular destination for OHV enthusiasts and wilderness hikers in the Umatilla National Forest. Situated in a riparian area adjacent to Big Creek, the campground provides direct access to the North Fork John Day Wilderness via Big Creek Trail #3151. Three OHV trails connect to the campground: Tower Loop Trail #3040, Meadow Creek Trail #3193, and Christensen Trail #3185. The campground offers basic amenities including an accessible vault toilet and picnic tables at each of the three sites. There is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. No trash service is provided; pack out all garbage. The large parking area accommodates truck and stock trailers for those accessing the wilderness. Popular activities include wilderness hiking, hunting, fishing, and OHV riding. Huckleberries can be found nearby in mid-August. The site lies directly adjacent to the Blue Mountain National Scenic Byway, and campers can pick up the Ukiah-Granite Roadside Geology tour brochure at the Ranger District for a scenic day trip.
Directions
From Ukiah, OR, travel south on County Road 1475 (becomes Forest Road 52 after 5 miles) for approximately 23 miles to the FR 5226/5225 junction. Turn right onto FR 5225, continue a couple hundred yards, then turn right onto FR 5225020. Follow this road 0.5 miles to a bridge. Cross the bridge, turn left, and follow a short distance to the trailhead and campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 278-3716 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Big Creek Meadows Campground |
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