Big Lake West Campground
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About This Campground
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 to swimming and hiking.
Recreation
The surrounding mountains visible from the campground…
About This Campground
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 to swimming and hiking.
Recreation
The surrounding mountains visible from the campground include Mt. Washington, Three Fingered Jack, the Three Sisters and Mt. Bachelor. The high elevation forest surrounding the campground includes hemlock, fir, and lodgepole pine providing shade on a hot summer’s day as you enjoy the beauty of Big Lake. Wildlife viewing may include black bears, deer, cougar, chipmunks and elk.
Facilities
This tent only campground has vault toilets, drinking water, a boat ramp and swimming area. Ice and firewood are also available. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring.
Natural Features
The surrounding mountains visible from the campground include Mt. Washington, Three Fingered Jack, the Three Sisters and Mt. Bachelor. The high elevation forest surrounding the campground includes hemlock, fir, and lodgepole pine providing shade on a hot summer’s day as you enjoy the beauty of Big Lake. Wildlife viewing may include black bears, deer, cougar, chipmunks and elk.
ADA Access: N
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
For Vehicles
- Max Length: 40 ft.
Features
For Campers
Add Camper Info- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
Add Vehicle Info- Max Length: 40 ft.
Access
- Drive InPark next to your campsite
- Boat InBoat to your campsite
LegendAmazing 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…
LegendMt. Washington!
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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
44.37216393 N
121.88274128 W
