Big Lake West Campground

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USDA Forest Service

11Supported overnight records

1Published site categories

11Sites with a reported party limit

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A closer look at the 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.

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How much is documented?

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The campsite mix

Tent Only Nonelectric

Operator 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.

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THE ACTUAL SITES

11 published campsite records

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SITE / LOOP	TYPE	EQUIPMENT LIMITS	PEOPLE / VEHICLES	DRIVEWAY	ELECTRIC / SHADE
Site 001 BIG LAKE WEST CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-02	Tent Only Nonelectric	Tent: 40 ft Numeric screening only	12 people 1 vehicles	Parallel 40 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Not reported
Site 002 BIG LAKE WEST CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-02	Tent Only Nonelectric	Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only	12 people 1 vehicles	Parallel 40 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 003 BIG LAKE WEST CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-02	Tent Only Nonelectric	Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only	12 people 1 vehicles	Parallel 40 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 004 BIG LAKE WEST CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-02	Tent Only Nonelectric	Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only	12 people 1 vehicles	Parallel 40 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Not reported
Site 005 BIG LAKE WEST CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-02	Tent Only Nonelectric	Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only	12 people 1 vehicles	Parallel 40 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 006 BIG LAKE WEST CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-02	Tent Only Nonelectric	Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only	12 people 1 vehicles	Parallel 40 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Not reported
Site 007 BIG LAKE WEST CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-02	Tent Only Nonelectric	Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only	12 people 1 vehicles	Parallel 40 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Not reported
Site 008 BIG LAKE WEST CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-02	Tent Only Nonelectric	Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only	12 people 1 vehicles	Parallel 40 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 009 BIG LAKE WEST CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-02	Tent Only Nonelectric	Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only	12 people 1 vehicles	Parallel 40 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Not reported
Site 010 BIG LAKE WEST CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-02	Tent Only Nonelectric	Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only	12 people 1 vehicles	Parallel 40 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 011 BIG LAKE WEST CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-02	Tent Only Nonelectric	Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only	12 people 1 vehicles	Parallel 40 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes

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11 published campsite records

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