Openings · last 7 days
4
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233217
When Big River reopens
Big River's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
12
Openings · last 90 days
12
Only 12 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 17, 2026 · of 13 monitored sites
Of the 390 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 17, 2026): 262 open for online reservation · 56 reserved · 72 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 13 monitored sites, 11 can be reserved online and 2 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
32.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 262 of 390 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 17, 2026Not open online32.8%
Open site-nights262 / 390
Reserved (of online inventory)56 / 318
Weekday openings160
Weekend openings102
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 160 fall on weekdays and 102 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 174 of 221 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 13 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 004 | 27 |
| 005 | 27 |
| 007 | 27 |
| GRP B | 27 |
| GRP C | 27 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Sep 21
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 21; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
262 open site-nights across 11 sites at Big River, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 20 2-night, 19 3-night, 10 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 21 at site 004.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 40 ft. 12 sites take 25 ft, 8 sites take 35 ft, 1 site takes 40 ft.
All 11 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 004 | 24 ft | None | 27 | 27 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +15 more |
| 005 | 30 ft | None | 27 | 27 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +15 more |
| 007 | 36 ft | None | 27 | 27 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +15 more |
| GRP B | 36 ft | None | 27 | 27 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +15 more |
| GRP C | 36 ft | None | 27 | 27 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +15 more |
| 003 | 30 ft | None | 26 | 20 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +14 more |
| 009 | 30 ft | None | 24 | 18 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +12 more |
| GRP A | 36 ft | None | 23 | 14 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +11 more |
| 006 | 36 ft | None | 21 | 18 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +9 more |
| 008 | 36 ft | None | 20 | 14 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 +8 more |
| 010 | 40 ft | None | 13 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 16 +1 more |
About Big River
Overview
Big River Campground is located along the Deschutes River south of the town of Sunriver. Large, open group sites offer a perfect setting for family reunions or group gatherings.
Recreation
Popular activities in the area include hiking, fishing and rafting in the summer months and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. Big River provides the perfect place to launch a canoe or kayak into the Deschutes River. Only non-motorized boating is permitted on the river, and the water is Class II flatwater for about 6 miles below Sunriver. The Deschutes River is renowned for its fly fishing, and sustains populations of kokanee, rainbow, bull and brown trout. Boat fishing or drift fishing is the best way to catch fish at this part of the river.
Facilities
Big River Campground offers three group sites that accommodate both tent and RV camping and 10 single sites.
The sites are equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings with grills and vault toilets.
A boat launch is located across the road and provides access to the waterfront.
Natural Features
Nearby peaks, lava flows and Ponderosa pine stands provide visitors with a variety of landscapes, showcasing ecosystems typical of central Oregon.
The Deschutes River, a tributary of the Columbia River, is central to the campground. The river flows through areas of ponderosa and aspen, with its shoreline varying from marshy meadows to basalt bedrock. Flows fluctuate less on this part of the river because of tributaries, and the river features many deep pools, a relatively stable bank and rocky in-stream structure.
Wildlife found in the area include deer, elk, native fish and migratory birds.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors can explore wilderness areas, rivers, lakes and reservoirs, and hundreds of miles of hiking trails. Newberry National Volcanic Monument offers a glimpse into Central Oregon's rich geologic history. Travel 12 miles to Lava Lands Visitor Center to explore exhibits at the interpretive center, attend a ranger talk, take in scenic views from the top of Lava Butte and travel one-mile underground through Lava River Cave. Travel 25 miles to Newberry Caldera to visit Paulina and East Lake, Paulina Peak and Paulina Falls. Big River Campground offers easy access to the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway which weaves through multiple high lakes with views of South Sister, Broken Top and Mt. Bachelor.
13 monitored sites2 FCFS sitesRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups13 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 25
Getting there
From Bend travel south on Hwy. 97 for about 17 miles, then make a right onto Vandervert Road. Make a left onto S. Century Dr. then another right to stay on S Century Dr. Follow S Century Dr. / NF-4205, then make a right onto Bonanza Lane, and another right to stay on Bonanza which will lead you into the campground.
63095 Deschutes Market Road, Bend, OR 97701541-323-1746
BoatingCampingFishingHikingSwimming Site
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233217 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-233217 · Big River · Bend OR12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Big River?
Reservations for Big River are made through Recreation.gov. 262 of 390 tracked site-nights are currently open (67.2%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 12 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Big River?
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site-date openings at Big River in the last 7 days, 12 over 30 days and 12 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Big River?
19 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 21 at site 004. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Big River fit a 35-foot RV?
8 of the 13 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Big River?
October 2026, with 174 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 221.
When is the next open date at Big River?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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