Weekend availability at Big Lake West Campground
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 17, 11:14 PM PTSold out 1 of the next 6 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.
- Fri, Sep 18Sold out
- Fri, Sep 25Open6/11 sites
- Fri, Oct 2Open10/11 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Open11/11 sites
- Fri, Oct 16Open11/11 sites
- Fri, Oct 23Open10/11 sites
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 12
- Max rig length
- 40 ft
About this campground
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. Campfires allowed until and unless otherwise posted. Fire bans are common during summer months. Please plan accordingly. 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. Recreation 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 Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (541) 967-3917. 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.
Getting there
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.
Activities
- BIKING
- HIKING
- OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE
- NON-MOTORIZED BOATING
- BOATING
- SWIMMING
- WATER SKIING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Big LakeWillamette National Forest1 mi
- Winter Recreation Area: Santiam Pass (Hwy 20)Willamette National Forest3 mi
- Lost Lake - Willamette (OR)Willamette National Forest4 mi
- Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR)Willamette National Forest5 mi
- Fish Lake Remount Depot CabinsWillamette National Forest6 mi
- Ice Cap CampgroundWillamette National Forest6 mi
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