Free to use and reservable in advance, Big Buck Campground sits on Tribal Lands outside Grand Ronde, reached by six miles of paved road followed by a half-mile of gravel. The campground has 15 sites total, but only RV1 and RV2 are designated for motorhomes and travel trailers under 32 feet. Most remaining sites sit up a steep road and are better suited to tents or very small rigs.
Shade is consistent. Dense tree cover kept temperatures manageable during summer heat, and the forested setting means most sites stay cool through the afternoon. Cell service is essentially nonexistent at the base of the campground, with at most one bar returning about a half-mile back toward the paved road. Noise patterns are worth noting: logging operations sometimes run during daytime hours on weekdays, and late-night vehicle traffic on the adjacent road has been reported by multiple campers on weekends.
Water is available via hand pump near the upper tent sites, though at least one reviewer found the supply absent during their visit, so packing your own is a reasonable precaution. Pit toilets are located at both the upper and middle sections of the grounds. A trail beside the day-use area runs roughly 1.5 miles along a creek, with a shallow swimming and wading spot accessible about 0.8 miles in. Nearby dispersed options include Little Hebo Road South and Hebo Road North for campers wanting alternatives in the same corridor. Big Buck works well as a base for hikers and anglers who want free, drive-in access with basic amenities.
Description
Camping is allowed in The Big Buck Campground Only. Campsite may be occupied for 10 consecutive days. Campers wishing to stay more than 10 days must leave Big Buck for 7 days and then request another stay. No camper may exceed any 30 days in a rolling calendar year. Registered camper will be held responsible for the campsite and any visitors. Open fires are permitted in the provided campfire rings only. Never leave a campfire unattended. Keep camping area clean at all times. No trash or items are to be left behind. Clean up will be billed to last registered camper if left unkempt. A $150 fine will be issued to permittees that leave any solid waste or trash in their campsite upon leaving. Vehicles may park in designated parking areas only. All vehicles must be listed on permit and may not block any access roads. Registered recreation vehicle or accompanying vehicle must have current registration, license, or valid trip permit. All appropriate identifying licensure is to be displayed in plain view. A copy of the appropriate licensure will be required PRIOR to receiving permit. A vehicle capable of towing the recreational vehicle or other camping structure (i.e. tent, tarp, etc.) must be available when campsite is occupied. Quiet hours are from 10:00pm to 9:00am Do not feed wildlife. It is a violation of the law to feed wildlife. Reserved signs will be provided at your campsite upon arrival or will be provided to you with your permit. Please leave on the picnic table upon departure. In the event you will be away from your campsite please post at campsite entrance. This will inform other campers that this site is currently occupied. Do not cut, chop or carve into live trees. No fireworks within the campground. No firearms are to be discharged within 100 yards of Big Buck Campground. Violations of the above policies could result in Trespass from Big Buck Campground for a time to be determined.
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Map & DirectionsBig Buck Campground is located in Oregon near Grand Ronde
Private CampgroundAddress
SW Agency Creek Rd
Grand Ronde, OR
Coordinates
45.15494854317504 N
123.68637054068643 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 16 min from Salem, OR
- 1 hr 36 min from Corvallis, OR
- 1 hr 39 min from Albany, OR
- 1 hr 53 min from Portland, OR
