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Access Site OR

Big River Campground

Deschutes River

Source: oregon_gov Updated 1 year ago

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City: Three Rivers, OR
County: Deschutes County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.81768155, -121.49729733
RG93+33 Three Rivers, OR, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Deschutes River at Benham Falls near Bend, OR Same River 8.9 mi away
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DESCHUTES River Below WICKIUP Reservoir Near LA PINE, OR Same River 13.2 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
I Put-in Deschutes - 03. Big River Campground to Benham Falls
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Deschutes River
15 runs (13 nearby)
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I Put-in at this location 03. Big River Campground to Benham Falls
17.5 mi
I-II Take-out at this location 02. Pringle Falls to Big River Campground
15.7 mi
IV-V Downstream from here (10.1 mi to put-in) 04. Benham Falls to Dillon Falls
3.0 mi
IV+ Downstream from here (11.1 mi to put-in) 05. Dillon Falls to Aspen
1.3 mi
III+ Downstream from here (11.9 mi to put-in) 06. Aspen to Lava Island Falls
2.0 mi
V Downstream from here (13.5 mi to put-in) 07. Lava Island Falls to Meadow Picnic Area
1.1 mi
IV Downstream from here (14.6 mi to put-in) 08. Meadow Picnic Area to Farewell Bend Park
4.3 mi
I-II Downstream from here (19.1 mi to put-in) 09. Farewell Bend Park to Sawyer Park
5.1 mi
III-IV Downstream from here (22.5 mi to put-in) 10. Sawyer Park to Tumalo State Park
5.5 mi 57 ft/mi
III Downstream from here (24.7 mi to put-in) 11. Tumalo State Park to Cline Falls State Park
13.0 mi 21 ft/mi
II-III(IV) Downstream from here (38.5 mi to put-in) 12. Tetherow Crossing Park to Lower Bridge
7.8 mi 27 ft/mi
III-IV+ Downstream from here (39.9 mi to put-in) 13. Lower Bridge to Billy Chinook Reservoir
15.6 mi 39 ft/mi
I(IV) Upstream from here (8.7 mi from take-out) 01. Wickiup Dam to Pringle Falls
10.3 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
III 68 mi away K. US 26 (Warm Springs) to Sherars Falls
52.8 mi 12 ft/mi
III 105 mi away L. Sherar's Falls to Columbia River
43.0 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Big River Campground provides a convenient boat launch for accessing the Deschutes River near Sunriver in central Oregon's Cascade region. The day-use area features a dedicated boat ramp, picnic tables, and restrooms, making it suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and motorized boaters. Note that motors are prohibited on this section of the Deschutes River. The facility is located across the road from the main campground, which offers both individual and group camping sites if you plan to stay overnight.

When launching here, be aware of river regulations: if you're accessing the Deschutes River below Moody Rapid (downstream from the campground toward Heritage Landing), you'll need a Moody Island Boater Pass, available for purchase on-site. The campground and its boat launch are easily accessible from Bend—travel 17.3 miles south on Highway 97, then 12.2 miles southwest on County Road 42. For reservations or additional information, contact the facility at 541-323-1746.
Federal Facility Information
541-323-1746 Free Access Reservations Available

Overview
Fall River Campground is located along Fall River within the Deschutes National Forest west of La Pine. 
Recreation
Campers can enjoy the nearby Fall River Trail which offers frequent views of crystal clear Fall River. This trail can be accessed from one of three Fall River Trailheads. Visitors can also enjoy fishing on Fall River although it is limited to fly fishing...

Overview
Fall River Campground is located along Fall River within the Deschutes National Forest west of La Pine. 
Recreation
Campers can enjoy the nearby Fall River Trail which offers frequent views of crystal clear Fall River. This trail can be accessed from one of three Fall River Trailheads. Visitors can also enjoy fishing on Fall River although it is limited to fly fishing only.
Facilities
Fall River Campground sites tend to be on the smaller side without any RV hookups or services. Campers will need to provide their own water supply. All sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill and the campground has vault toilets available.
Natural Features
Fall River's headwaters bubble from the ground approximately 1/4 mile from the campground. The river meanders through the forest before joining the Deschutes River. Legal-sized brook and rainbow trout are stocked several times a year.

Nearby Attractions
Fall River Trail leaves from this campground and follows the river.Charges & Cancellations
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

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