94% (656)
Top-rated campgrounds
94% (656)
Top-rated campgrounds
Camper favorites near Big Bend
Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.
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Jorge
3 weeks ago
Tent
Plenty of space to set up the tent and be away from other campers if desired. Hosts are friendly and welcoming. Decent phone service, nearby highway but not too loud. Facilities are clean and area feels safe. Will stay again.
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Tamra
November 2025
16 ft car
Stayed here on the first and last night of a long road trip, sleeping in my car. They were great! I got in later (10 pm) the second time and they called to make sure when I’d be there and left the bathroom and WiFi codes for me in an envelope on the door.
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Janet
October 2025
25 ft travel trailer
With kids
This was the perfect place to stop over on our trip down to Yosemite. Very close the highway, easy to find, and our spot was pretty level.
The hosts could not have been nicer! Johnathan and Wes truly cared that we were enjoying our stay and made sure that we had everything we needed to make us comfortable.
The majority of the park is full-time residents, however we felt safe and it was very quiet. We would stay here again if passing through the area.
Bonus: the laundry room was very clean and the washer/dryer actually worked very well! No extra time needed for our load of towels - which is always an awesome surprise!
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Amanda
October 2025
20 ft campervan
The hosts were extremely welcoming and attentive! We knew we were in good hands when Tammy personally gave us a call to welcome us and tell us what to expect when we arrived.
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Courtney
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
Amazing spot. Very close to the interstate and within a half hour drive to some really pretty hikes. The super nice person who greeted me (im terrible with names) was so helpful. We really enjoyed our stay!
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Jorge
October 2025
Tent
Plenty of space to choose from. Quiet, with a little white noise from the highway. Overall very peaceful and enjoyable.
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Robby
September 2025
Tent
Tent camping at #131 was great. Creek provided cool breezes in the Redding heat. Laundry facilities were clean and bathroom and showers were also well maintained. Vicki was helpful with my user errors with registration on line. I look forward to many more camps here.
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Noelle
September 2025
44 ft travel trailer
With pets
BigFoot Lodging campground is a beautiful little hidden gem. With healthy tall pinetrees there is shade and beauty at each site. Sites are wide with plenty of room for a tent if someone in your crew doesn't want to sleep in the RV (our daughter!). Picnic table at each site. Fire pits, although there are no grates over the fire pits in case you wanted to cook that way. GORGEOUS little waterfall 5 min walk from the camping sites. Helpful hosts. Small store with all those little things you forgot. Firewood available for $10 per bundle, cheaper than the convenience store or the dollar store in Shingletown. It's just a really pretty little campground that we will definitely be returning to!
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Patrick
September 2025
21 ft Class B
With pets
Scott was very welcoming. Camp is very well set up with kitchen, restrooms & shower. All very rustic & charming. Beautiful area. The drive in is long & bumpy but well worth it.
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DC
September 2025
20 ft pop-up camper
Very peaceful with the convenience of a communal kitchen, showers and a flush toilet. The creek is beautiful and due to its remote location there was only one other couple so we were able to spread out between two other sites. We were awestruck by the stars and were lulled to sleep by the night sounds of crickets and the creek. The raspberries growing both wild and in the garden and were delicious. We also enjoyed plums and grapes. Our host Scott was our hero when we had trouble with our hitch and he brought out tools and grease until we succeeded in hooking it up for our departure. We greatly enjoyed iron canyon reservoir which is stuffed with trout and again there were no other people. We had a lovely time kayaking there. We highly recommend!
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Michael
September 2025
Tent
I have enjoyed the people there ,not in just a professional way . They are open and inviting and with a great working relationship between each other . I recommend them and would go out of my way if I were in that area. In fact I'm going there tomorrow for a week
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rebecca
September 2025
16 ft car
The campsite was great. The bathroom especially! It was super clean and nice. The spot was nice and flat and the hosts were kind and helpful. We enjoyed our stay.
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Melissa
September 2025
25 ft travel trailer
VERY helpful and accommodating. Kept the office open late for our arrival and spent time directing us in the dark and giving us loads of information in the morning about RVs. Their espresso was delicious and they had several milk choices to make our morning travels tasty. THANK YOU! Would highly recommend.
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Brady
September 2025
Tent
Great spot and was very clean. Got in late and wasn’t an issue. Thanks!
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Huy
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Tammy and Vicky are very accommodating and polite. Clean area, quiet rv neighbors, love the showers and bathrooms. Lots of open sites for a busy holiday weekend near all the waterfalls. Next to freeway.
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Nithin
September 2025
16 ft car
With kids
Very nice campground. Clean bathrooms. Only downside has only 2 showers. Nice short hike to a waterfalls. Other than the shower situation which leads to long lines, it was an awesome experience. We did tent camping
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Virginia
August 2025
20 ft campervan
Nora and Scott are incredibly friendly.
Camp spots are fairly close together, so keep that in mind. The facilities, including a bathroom, shower, and covered outdoor kitchen were a very nice perk. They also have a nice swimming hole on the river attached to their property.
We happened to be there on pizza night and Scott and Nore make the dough and sauce from scratch, so good!
They have a number of dogs that roam the ranch to protect their animals, so make sure you're dogs are friendly if you plan to travel with one. Also, not advised if you have a vehicle that's low as the roads are a bit bumpy.
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Michael
August 2025
36 ft Class A
I found the staff to be open and available. ( I checked in at midnight) They were attentive but not intrusive. I came here to do work that required peace and quiet. Some times you have to leave home .
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Melissa
August 2025
35 ft travel trailer
With pets
Karen and her husband we very welcoming and did all they could to accommodate us as quickly as possible. A storm came in the night before and knocked power out. They were able to get the power back on and were able to relocate us to a site with power. The place was very well maintained and the short hike to the top of the hill gave us spectacular views of Mt Shasta. The goats, chicken and other wildlife were definitely a welcoming touch. Thank you Karen and Trailer Lane for a very nice stay!!!!
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Kari
August 2025
34 ft fifth wheel
Very cute and perfect half way point if not wanting to drive the whole way to Oregon with a fifth wheel trailer!
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The best luxury RV camping near Big Bend guide
Where to go
Natural hot springs
Big Bend is quite literally a hotbed for natural hot springs, with several st along the Pit River. While there’s no guarantee if or when any particular hot spring will be open, the adventurous can certainly find a spot of their own.
National and state parks
If you’re already in the Big Bend area of Shasta County, Lassen National Volcanic Park, Castle Crags State Park, and Burney Falls are all within a two-hour drive and worth the trek for an incredible camping trip. Hike above 10,000 feet on Mt. Brokeoff or Mt. Lassen in Lassen National Park, make your way up the rough-but-beautiful rock “crags” at Castle Crags, or unwind next to the picturesque natural waterfalls in Burney, enjoying the scenic drives along the way.
Iron Canyon Reservoir
Beyond the Pit River, the Iron Canyon Reservoir sits near Big Bend and offers both canoeing and float tubing. In addition to dispersed camping, there are two designated campgrounds as well: Deadlun Campground and Hawkins Landing Campground.
When to go
Big Bend sits at approximately 1,700 feet above sea level, so while it gets cold in winter, it’s unlikely you’ll be snowed in. Its nearby destinations like Lassen and Mount Shasta, however, put visitors above treeline with the potential to be in need of tire chains fast. In mountain ranges such as the Cascades and Sierra Nevada, trekking is typically safest between Memorial Day and Labor Day for favorable weather and clear roads. Campgrounds in this area’s popular locations are most difficult to obtain in the summertime and over holiday weekends, so it’s best to book in advance online.