Dry camping enthusiasts will find basic facilities at this Forest Service campground in the Blue Mountains. Big Springs Campground provides vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire pits at each site, with pets welcome throughout the area. The campground operates without hookups or water access, making it suitable for self-contained RVs and tent campers prepared for primitive conditions. Nearby options include Alder Thicket Campground just over two miles northwest. Campers exploring the region can also find camping spots near Umatilla National Forest for additional forest camping opportunities.
Description
Looking for a nice cool break from that summer heat? This campground is the coolest campground in the area during hot summer days. Hunting and hiking opportunities are in a close proximity of Big Springs. There are five trailer and five tent sites, one vault toilet and a few picnic tables available for day use.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundBig Springs Campground is located in Washington
Directions
<p><strong>From Pomeroy, Washington (39 minutes):</strong>Starting at Main Street, take 15th Street headed south. After 0.2 miles, continue onto Washington Highway 128 (or County Road Pomeroy-Peola) and continue to stay on Highway 128 for 13.2 miles. Take a slight right onto Forest Service Road 42 (Iron Springs Road /County Road 191) for 8.2 miles. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 125 and Big Springs will be on your left.</p><p><strong>From Clarkston, Washington (72 minutes):</strong>Starting at US Highway 12 (Bridge Street) head out of town west bound for 20.9 miles. Take a left turn onto (Sweeney Gulch Road) for 8.3 miles. Continue onto Washington Highway 128 east for 2.6 miles. Continue right onto Forest Service Road 42 (Iron Springs Road/ County Road 191) for 8.2 miles. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 125 and Big Springs will be on your left.</p>
Coordinates
46.22985471 N
117.54383755 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 32 min from Lewiston, ID
- 2 hrs 19 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 2 hrs 51 min from Kennewick, WA
- 3 hrs 1 min from Spokane, WA






