Big Creek Meadows Trailhead
USFS · Campground · Free
Fast facts
- Cost
- Free
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Bull Prairie Campground · 51.2 mi
- Coordinates
- 45.0096, -118.6182
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Big Creek Campground is small and increasingly popular with OHV recreationists, located just off the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway. It also provides access into the North Fork John Day Wilderness and there is ample parking for truck and stock trailers at the trailhead. It is set in a riparian area, so surrounding areas can be quite wet well into June. It features; 3 campsites and; an accessible; vault toilet. There is no potable water or garbage service, so please pack out all garbage and dispose of it at home. Trail access:This campground contains a trailhead into the North Fork John Day Wilderness; that accesses; Big Creek Trail #3151; to the south. There is nearby access to; Tower Mountain Trail #3156; to the north of Forest Road 52 that also accesses the North Fork John Day Wilderness where; Wilderness regulations apply.There are three OHV trails that connect into the campground:; Tower Loop Trail #3040,; Meadow Creek Trail #3193, and; Christensen Trail #3185.Attractions at this campground are wilderness hiking, hunting, fishing,; and OHV trail access. If you like to drive, you can pick up the Ukiah-Granite Roadside Geology tour brochure at the Ranger District and take a day trip to Granite. Huckleberries abound nearby in mid August.
From the USFS.
Is Big Creek Meadows Trailhead free?
Yes. Big Creek Meadows Trailhead is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.
How do I get to Big Creek Meadows Trailhead?
From Ukiah, OR, travel south on County Road 1475 (turns into Forest Road 52 after 5 miles). Go about 23 miles to Forest Road 5226/5225 junction. Turn right (south) onto Forest Road 5225 and go a couple hundred yards, then turn right onto Forest Road 5225020. Follow this road about 0.5 miles to a bridge. Once across the bridge, turn left and follow a short distance to the trailhead and campground.The trailhead is at the south end of the campground, adjacent to site #1. ; There is a large parking area, toilet and interpretive site in addition to the 3-site campground. ; Camping here is free. ; This campground also accesses OHV trails, so be prepared for their presence until you enter the wilderness. ; This site is also directly adjacent to the Blue Mountain National Scenic Byway.
What are the rules at Big Creek Meadows Trailhead?
Wilderness restrictions apply; within the North Fork John Day Wilderness.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
