Big Lake

Willamette National Forest

Big Lake Campground sits at its namesake lake along Santiam Pass, a 4,800-foot mountain pass through the Cascade Range in western Oregon.

Campers enjoy views of the lake with the beautiful Mt. Washington as a backdrop.

Big Lake Campground offers 49 spacious campsites for tent or RV camping. Drinking water, vault toilets and a boat ramp are provided.

Need to Know

• Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating
• There are no electric site hook-ups at this facility
• First-come, first-served sites may be available
• A fee will be charged for additional vehicles
• A day use fee will be collected on site.
• Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
• No discharging firearms, possession of fireworks or use of chainsaws allowed

• Be sure to reserve a site that will accommodate your equipment. The site you reserve is your site. You man not move to another site.

Natural Features

Surrounded by Alpine fir, hemlock and lodge pole pine, the campground sits on the western side of the lake.

Big Lake, at elevation 4,600 feet, is in the Willamette National Forest, which spans 1.6 million acres on the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains.

Nearby Attractions

Several hiking trails and OHV trails are in the area. Explore the Santiam Pass region on the McKenzie Pass - Santiam Pass National Scenic Byway that passes through 130 miles of lava fields, lakes and waterfalls.

Recreation

Water skiing, sailing and swimming are among the favorite activities at the lake. The Patjens Lakes Trail offers excellent hiking opportunities. The trail follows the western side of Big Lake, heads south into the Mt. Washington Wilderness, passes alongside the scenic Patjens Lakes, and then loops back to the campground.

Contact Information

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P.O. Box 8516 Coburg OR 97408

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 801-226-3564

Rental Options

Learn more about gear rental options for your trip

Driving Directions

From Eugene, Oregon, take I-105 east to McKenzie Highway 126. Travel east on 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 2 miles to the entrance to Big Lake Campground on the left.

Available Campsites

• Site 049, Loop AREA BIG LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 044, Loop AREA BIG LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 018, Loop B LOOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop A LOOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 005, Loop A LOOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 015, Loop B LOOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 037, Loop AREA BIG LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 001, Loop A LOOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop A LOOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 038, Loop AREA BIG LAKE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop A LOOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 029, Loop AREA BIG LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 021, Loop B LOOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 017, Loop B LOOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 024, Loop AREA BIG LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 019, Loop B LOOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 026, Loop AREA BIG LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 032, Loop AREA BIG LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop A LOOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 040, Loop AREA BIG LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 047, Loop AREA BIG LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 048, Loop AREA BIG LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop A LOOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 039, Loop AREA BIG LAKE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop A LOOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop A LOOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 046, Loop AREA BIG LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop A LOOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 022, Loop AREA BIG LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop A LOOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 041, Loop AREA BIG LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 004, Loop A LOOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 002, Loop A LOOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 028, Loop AREA BIG LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 045, Loop AREA BIG LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 027, Loop AREA BIG LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 043, Loop AREA BIG LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop A LOOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 020, Loop B LOOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop B LOOP, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 030, Loop AREA BIG LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 042, Loop AREA BIG LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 025, Loop AREA BIG LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric

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