Established Camping
Big Lake West Campground
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
This facility is now managed by Linn County Parks and Recreation.
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.__…
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
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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
great views, too many mosquitoes
nice cold water, great views, but be warned. LOTS of mosquitoes.
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…
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