Snow-covered roads define winter access to Big Springs Sno-Park, where the National Forest Service maintains a designated winter recreation area within Willamette National Forest. This established campground operates as a sno-park facility, requiring winter parking permits and designed primarily for snow-based activities rather than traditional tent or RV camping.
The facility sits at elevation where snow typically persists through winter months, making it accessible mainly to snowmobilers, cross-country skiers, and winter recreationists with appropriate vehicles and equipment. Maxwell Sno-Park provides similar winter camping just 0.2 miles east for those comparing nearby options.
Description
Portions of this sno-park area are designated for cross country skiing and snowshoeing only. Other trails are shared with snowmobiles. * Please follow Share the Snow guidelines in shared use areas. Map of Big Springs Sno Park Area (pdf 768 kb) Map Legend (pdf ~ 14 kb)
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBig Springs Sno-Park is located in Oregon near Camp Sherman
Public CampgroundDirections
From Detroit, Oregon, head east on Highway 22 for 29 miles to Big Springs Sno-park on the right hand side of the highway.
Coordinates
44.46178527 N
121.97981818 W
Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 56 min from Bend, OR
- 1 hr 27 min from Albany, OR
- 1 hr 29 min from Eugene, OR
- 1 hr 49 min from Salem, OR
