Oxbow Park - Campground

03/25/2026

Greetings everyone.
We have a seated Board again and looking forward to resuming the Park Board meetings.
Thursday March 26, 2026 at 1 pm - Township Hall - This is a short notice and we apologize.
However, the regular scheduled meetings will resume Tuesday March 31, 2026.
Thank you for your patience.

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03/16/2026

NOTICE TO ALL OUR FOLLOWERS

Due to unforeseen circumstances all Park Board Meetings are canceled until further notice.
We apologize for any inconvenience.

Oxbow Office hours: Monday and Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday March 21, 2026 10am -2pm is the final day for 2026 Seasonal Site and Dock payments.

We can be reached at [email protected]

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07/18/2025

Pizza Parliament will be serving amazing pizza this weekend at the Oxbow Park Boat Launch!

Friday, noon-11p
Saturday, 11a-11p

If you want to order ahead you can at www toasttab.com/pizza-parliament-trailer

Or you may order at the food truck as well

See you this weekend!

02/14/2025

It's Dam to Dam weekend! If you are stopping by Oxbow or Big Bend to land a lunker, please grab a pass from the drop box at the office(s).

If you have a 2024 Annual Pass adhered to your windshield, no need to stop.

Day passes are $8/ day, there are envelopes at the front door of each office building. Please tear off the top portion and display it in your windshield.

02/12/2025

Our Annual Pass sale kicks off today!

***2025 Changes- all passes will need to be registered to a specific vehicle. When you purchase your pass(es), you will be required to provide the plate #, make and model of vehicle for each pass.

With this, we also need to ensure each guest has an account in our computer system. If you want to save time in the office or on the phone, send us an email and we can either verify your account or create you an account. [email protected]

02/04/2025

COMMUNITY DOCK DAY applications will be available in the OXBOW OFFICE beginning Wednesday, February 5, 2025. You may stop in and grab one during regular business hours (Wednesday- Friday 10 am to 4 pm) or email us at [email protected] and we'll send you a printable version.

All applications must be turned into the Oxbow Office (or via email) no later than 4 pm on April 11, 2025.
The actual drawings will be held Sunday, May 3, 2025- Oxbow beginning at 9 am and Big Bend beginning at 12 pm.

01/24/2025

Stop into the OXBOW OFFICE (Wed 2/12- Fri 2/15, 10a- 4p; Wed 2/19- Fri 2/21, 10a- 4p; Sat 2/22, 10a- 4p), CALL 231-856-4279 or EMAIL [email protected] to get your discounted annual pass for Big Prairie Township Parks (Oxbow and Big Bend).

01/23/2025

👏 Way to go, bud! Know their name? Drop it below 👇

Huge shout out to this Big Bend visitor for not only excessively speeding through the park this morning (7 am - 10:30 am) but also not paying the entry fee. If anyone recognizes this vehicle, we would LOVE to know the drivers name for a proper round of applause.

01/17/2025

Join our team! We're looking for motivated, team-players to work with us this summer! If you want more info or would like to request an application, please email us at [email protected].

12/30/2024

January 1, 2025 our online reservation system opens! Follow the link below to book at the park of your choice. Hey, why not try both?! We can't wait to see you!

Oxbow: https://www.campspot.com/book/oxbow-park
Big Bend: https://www.campspot.com/book/big-bend-park

Holiday weekends: (3 night minimum)
Memorial Day Weekend: 5/23/25- 5/26/25
4th of July Weekend: 7/3/25-7/6/25
Labor Day Weekend: 8/29/25-9/1/25

Special Event Weekends:
Dam Nation: 7/18/25-7/20/25
Hot Boat: 9/5/25-9/7/25

07/24/2024

BIG NEWS!

We have spent countless lovely years here on our Oxbow page, but as we move forward with the rest of the 2024 season and start looking ahead, we have made the decision to MOVE to our brand new BIG PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP PARKS Facebook!

This best reflects our values as being ONE organization and not just two separate parks. Oxbow and Big Bend have always been together, and unifying our campers' experience is a big priority for us.

Thank you everyone so much, and we can't wait to see you over at the new page!

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