Big Creek Campground
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October 27th, 2026
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Generally open May to October, as weather and conditions allow. Access to Kingston Canyon and Groves Lake. High clearance vehicle needed. Surrounded by water birch, cottonwood, and Russian olive trees at the mouth of a canyon along a creek. Stream runs through the campground. Big Creek Campground is located about 12miles southwest of Austin.1. Take US 50 West. Approximately one mile from Austin, take the Big Creek Campground turnoff.2. Continue south for 11miles on Forest Service Road 002.
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GPS 39.34639, -117.13611
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Nearby places
- Kingston Canyon Wildlife Management Area (Birch Creek Unit) Wildlife Area 5.9 mi
- Crest Trailhead Hiking Trail 6.8 mi
- Kingston Trailhead Fishing Access 7.0 mi
- Kingston Trailhead Trailhead 7.3 mi
- Kingston Canyon Wildlife Management Area Wildlife Area 7.5 mi
- Kingston Campground Campground (Free Public) 8.5 mi
- Bob Scott Campground Campground (Paid Public) 10 mi
- Austin Ranger District Office Campground (Free Public) 11 mi
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