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Big Pool

Federal campground in Willamette National Forest

Location: Idanha, OR, OR

Price: From $90 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (1 reviews)

Season: May through October

Big Pool is a small, shady, group site campground situated between Forest Service Road 18 and Fall Creek. Expect heavy use during summer weekends.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/big-pool to be notified when sites open up.

Big Pool is a small, shady group site campground situated between Forest Service Road 18 and Fall Creek, offering a peaceful setting in the Idanha, OR area. The campground provides basic amenities including fire rings and picnic tables.

Wildlife alert: Gray wolves, wapiti (elk), Northern Spotted Owls, and Snowshoe Hares are present within 8km of this location.

Insider tips for Big Pool: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand. Bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping; no hookups available. Call (801) 226-3564 for facility-specific information before arrival.

Skip Big Pool if: You need RV hookups—none are available.. You plan to visit outside May-October—campground is seasonal.. You prefer less crowded sites—expect heavy summer weekend use..

Best time to visit Big Pool: May-October — Official operating season as verified by campground data.. May-June or September-October — Avoid heavy summer weekend use as noted in RIDB description..

Nearby campgrounds: Big Meadows Horse Camp (Idanha, OR), Lost Lake - Willamette (Or) (Blue River, OR), Fish Lake Remount Depot Cabins (MCKENZIE BRIDGE, OR), Lost Prairie Group Site (Cascadia, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Big Pool

Cell signal at Big Pool (Idanha, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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    Idanha, OR, OR★ 4 (1 reviews)From $90/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Big Pool is a small, shady, group site campground situated between Forest Service Road 18 and Fall Creek. Expect heavy use during summer weekends.

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    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire Rings
    Recreation
    Picnic Tables

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups—none are available.✕ You plan to visit outside May-October—campground is seasonal.✕ You prefer less crowded sites—expect heavy summer weekend use.

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    this is a federal campground with high demand.

    Bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping; no hookups available.

    Call (801) 226-3564 for facility-specific information before arrival.

    Best: May-October

    Official operating season as verified by campground data.

    Best: May-June or September-October

    Avoid heavy summer weekend use as noted in RIDB description.

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

    Live
    at campground coordinates

    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: Gray wolves, wapiti (elk), Northern Spotted Owls, and Snowshoe Hares are present within 8km of this location.

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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    N/A· Willamette National Forest
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    Campground entrance

    Google Maps API

    Community

    #community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Willamette National Forest fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at Willamette National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Big Pool cost per night?+
    Big Pool costs $90 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What season is Big Pool open?+
    Big Pool is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Big Pool have hookups?+
    No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What is the maximum RV length at Big Pool?+
    Big Pool is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Big Pool?+
    Big Pool is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Big Pool?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Big Pool is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Big Pool open, and what are check-in times?+
    Big Pool is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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    Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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    iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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    Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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    FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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    Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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    Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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    RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
    ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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    $90 /night★ 4 (1)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Big Meadows Horse Camp

    Idanha, OR

    From $25/night

    Lost Lake - Willamette (Or)

    Blue River, OR

    From $21/night

    Fish Lake Remount Depot Cabins

    MCKENZIE BRIDGE, OR

    From $85/night

    Lost Prairie Group Site

    Cascadia, OR

    From $225/night

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