Big Lake West Campground
Big Lake West Campground is a national forest campground in Oregon. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Oregon
- Coordinates
- 44.37216, -121.88274
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Hiking, Non-motorized Boating, Off Highway Vehicle, Swimming, Water Skiing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 801-226-3564
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Big Lake West 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-Santia
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Sweet Home RV Dump · 41 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Chevron Sisters · 17 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 471 designated routes (448 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Lake West | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Big Lake Campground | Private campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Big Lake | National forest campground | 0.7 mi | — | No hookups |
| Lost Lake | National forest campground | 4.3 mi | — | — |
| Lost Lake Campground | Private campground | 4.4 mi | — | — |
| Cold Water Cove Campground | Private campground | 5.3 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.