Big Lake

Willamette National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundBend / Deschutes NFOregon⭐ 4.0 (136)

🟢 16 open windows as of Sep 9 — soonest Fri Sep 11–Mon Sep 14

Availability checked 13h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 47 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3h ago.

📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Big Lake in Oregon has 16 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Sep 11–Mon Sep 14. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites A LOOP #002, #010

Fri Sep 11 – Sun Sep 132 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 13h agosites A LOOP #007

Sun Sep 13 – Wed Sep 163 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, A LOOP #004–A LOOP #006 next to each othersites A LOOP #001, #004, #005, #006, #011, AREA BIG LAKE #024, #025, #039, #043, #045, B LOOP #019

Sun Sep 13 – Tue Sep 152 nightsbook these dates →sites AREA BIG LAKE #046

Mon Sep 14 – Thu Sep 173 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, AREA BIG LAKE #047–AREA BIG LAKE #049 next to each othersites A LOOP #003, AREA BIG LAKE #026, #047, #048, #049

Tue Sep 15 – Fri Sep 183 nightsbook these dates →sites AREA BIG LAKE #029, B LOOP #017

Tue Sep 15 – Thu Sep 172 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, A LOOP #012–A LOOP #014 next to each othersites A LOOP #012, #013, #014, AREA BIG LAKE #022, B LOOP #015

Wed Sep 16 – Fri Sep 182 nightsbook these dates →sites B LOOP #020

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite A LOOP #002 — Parking at Site 2 — **Site A LOOP #002** · Parking at Site 2Christy Pierce

Campsite A LOOP #002 — Site 2 — **Site A LOOP #002** · Site 2Alexandria Bates

Campsite A LOOP #010 — Water front site 10 — **Site A LOOP #010** · Water front site 10Christy Pierce

Campsite A LOOP #010 — Parking Site 10 — **Site A LOOP #010** · Parking Site 10Christy Pierce

Campsite A LOOP #007 — Table, fire ring, site 7 — **Site A LOOP #007** · Table, fire ring, site 7Christy Pierce

Campsite A LOOP #007 — Parking Site 7 — **Site A LOOP #007** · Parking Site 7Christy Pierce

Campsite A LOOP #001 — Site 1 — **Site A LOOP #001** · Site 1Alexandria Bates

Campsite A LOOP #004 — Parking slip site 4 — **Site A LOOP #004** · Parking slip site 4Christy Pierce

Campsite A LOOP #004 — Site 4 Picnic table & fire ring — **Site A LOOP #004** · Site 4 Picnic table & fire ringChristy Pierce

Campsite A LOOP #005 — Site 5 — **Site A LOOP #005** · Site 5Alexandria Bates

Campsite A LOOP #005 — Parking Site 5 — **Site A LOOP #005** · Parking Site 5Christy Pierce

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 16.3 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger16.3 midirections →

🔌 AV16.2 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 24 openings at Big Lake over the last 30 days, on 22 separate days, most of them for stays 7–22 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $28/nightStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.0★★★★☆136 ratings

5★71

4★26

3★20

2★7

1★12

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile3.6/4

Verizon3.2/4

AT&T2.9/4

Sprint retired3.5/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Big Lake FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Big Lake?

Big Lake in Oregon takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Big Lake?

Campsite fees at Big Lake run about $28/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Big Lake when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Big Lake often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Big Lake?

CampSage's scans caught 24 openings at Big Lake over the last 30 days, on 22 separate days, most of them for stays 7–22 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Big Lake a good campground?

Big Lake holds an average rating of 4.0/5 from 136 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Big Lake?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Big Lake, T-Mobile rates highest at 3.6 out of 5 from 27 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Big Lake located?

Big Lake is located in Bend / Deschutes NF, Oregon. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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