Big River Overview

Big River Campground has 6 spacious campsites set beneath an old-growth Redwoods next to the North Fork Big River in the Jackson Demonstration State Forest.

The secluded and large campsites are first-come, first-serve. Each site can accommodate up to 8 people and include tents, small trailers and RVs. Each site also has a table, fire ring and grill.  Campground amenities include vault toilets and trash collection. Cell service is not available in the area.

Area Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation in the area includes hiking, mountain biking, fishing, picnicking and wildlife viewing.

Jackson Demonstration State Forest

Jackson is the largest of CAL FIRE’s ten demonstration state forests. The area has a long history of logging which began in under private ownership 1862 then evolved into sustainable harvesting after the State’s purchase of the property in 1947. Today, more forest growth occurs each year than is harvested. The most common tree on the forest is coast redwood, but visitors will also find Douglas-fir, grand fir, hemlock, bishop pine, tanoak, alder, madrone and bay myrtle.

Reservations:

First Come, First Served

Amenities

• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - None
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Creek
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• River
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing