Lost Lake Campground is adjacent to Highway 20 near the summit of Santiam Pass. The rustic campground is located on the west shore of shallow Lost Lake. The water level of the lake fluctuates seasonally and is quite low in summer with water loving willows crowding the marshy shallows of the lake. This is a popular spot during fishing and hunting seasons.
This campground has 15 single campsites which are first come first serve ONLY. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you will be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app. This is a Scan and Pay campground. There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with Scan and Pay payments. This system is the same as putting cash into a fee tube and cannot be refunded.
Trailers are not recommended at this location.
There are picnic tables, fire rings, and three single vault toilets. No drinking water is available.
This facility is now managed by Linn County Parks and Recreation.
Lost Lake Campground is adjacent to Highway 20 near the summit of Santiam Pass. The rustic campground is located on the west shore of shallow Lost Lake. The water level of the lake fluctuates seasonally and is quite low in summer with water loving willows crowding the marshy shallows of the lake. This is a popular spot during fishing and hunting seasons.Please use caution around the area where Lost Lake drains. The hole may not be stable and could break under weight.
First come, first serve sites.
Single Campsites - $12 per night
Extra Vehicles - $6 per vehicle, per night
Trailers not recommended.
OHV use in the campground is strictly prohibited for any purpose other than entering or leaving the campground.
Regulations for the Santiam Pass Summer Motorized Recreation Area (please, visit the Willamette National Forest page for the Motor Vehicle Use Map and restrictions).
Camping is not allowed more than 14 days in a 60 day period.
Use of chainsaws in the campground is prohibited.
Dogs MUST be on leash at all times within the campground.
Lost Lake, Big Lake Day Use and Trail areas, Sand Mountain Lookout, Big Lake and Big Lake West Campgrounds, Mt Washington Wilderness, and the Pacific Crest Trail.
McKenzie Ranger Station, 57600 McKenzie Hwy., Blue River, OR 97413 Managed by Linn County Parks and Recreation, 3010 Ferry St. SW, Albany, OR 97322 OR
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Lost Lake Campground is located 28 miles northeast of McKenzie Bridge, Oregon, just off of Hwy. 20.