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Big Lake West Campground

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This facility is now managed by Linn County Parks and Recreation.

About

National Forest

Willamette National Forest

Overview

Big Lake West Campground offers sites located on the shores of Big Lake, situated at the top of the Santiam Pass. Opportunities to enjoy the outdoors are numerous and range from off-highway vehicle exploring, boating, swimming and hiking. There are 11 tent only double campsites.__ There is one single and one double vault toilet.__ Drinking water is available through the system shared with Big Lake Campground.__ There are no parking spurs; vehicles must park along the road's edge.__ Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring.__ All sites are by reservation. Reservations may be made up to 6 months in advance of arrival date by reserving online at RECREATION.GOV or by calling 877-444-6777.

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Facilities

Natural Features

Nearby Attractions

The major activities in the Big Lake area revolve around motorized use.__ Boats frequent the lake and off highway vehicles (OHVs) us the adjacent Santiam Pass Motorized Recreation Area.__ Other attractions include Mt. Washington Wilderness and associated access trails, historic Santiam__Wagon Road, McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass National Scenic Byway, Pacific Crest Trail, and Sand Mountain Lookout.

contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 967-3917.

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Location

Big Lake West Campground is located in Oregon

Directions

From Eugene, Oregon, take I-105 east to McKenzie Highway 126. Travel east on Hwy 126 for 90 miles to Santiam Pass. At the top of the Pass, turn right onto the access road (sign says Hoodoo Ski Area, Big Lake Road & Benson Sno-Park). Travel one mile to the fork in the road and stay left on Forest Service Road 2690. Continue for 4 miles to the entrance to Big Lake West Campground.

Coordinates

44.3721639 N
121.8827417 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Drinking Water
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

sydney

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 24, 2021

great views, too many mosquitoes

nice cold water, great views, but be warned. LOTS of mosquitoes.

Month of VisitJuly

Ashley B.

Legend

Reviewed Oct. 1, 2019

Amazing Lake Side Camping!

This campground is a hidden gem on the west side of Big Lake! Its a smaller, quieter campground compared to the much larger campground across the lake. All of the spots are lake side, and the spots are huge. I had the spot at the very end, which was also the Patjens Lake Trail-head. People using the trail-head did create a bit of noise throughout the day, but died down once it got dark. The campground design and past fire scars created a unique camping experience. If you have a trailer, please note the actual table/spot/lake was a distance from where trailers had to park on the road. Also slides could not hangover the road.

The best part of the campground is the view! A full view of Mt. Washington. Also having full access to the lake. If you are going to be in this area, I highly recommend this campground!

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Month of VisitSeptember