Big Bend

Big Bend is a campground in Kimberly, OR that accommodates both RV camping and tent camping, according to visitor reports. Reviews describe the site as a river-side campground on the John Day River and note conditions for both RV and tent use.

Verified reports indicate there is no potable water available in the camp area. Reviewers also stated there are no hookups and no trash collection at the campground. One vault toilet is present and is located up the hill from the camping area.

Review excerpts describe some on-site conditions and user experiences: anglers reported decent bass fishing, and one visitor noted the river water was "pool temperature" in mid-July, making swimming and rock hunting possible. Reviewers described river access as slippery due to round, slimy stones and mentioned crawdads that may nip at toes. Tent camping was described as "a little rough," with reviewers advising that water and a cart for trash were useful; on warm summer nights reviewers said bugs were strongly attracted to white light and recommended using yellow or red lamps. Early October visits were reported as very quiet, and one account noted that previous users had left trash in the campground.

The available information summarizes the campground as a river-side site with no potable water, no hookups, no trash collection, and a vault toilet up the hill, along with the user-reported conditions noted above.