Big Lake West
Big Lake West is a national forest campground in Oregon.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Oregon
- Coordinates
- 44.37728, -121.88070
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234729
About Big Lake West
This small 11 site tent-only campground lies on the western shore of Big Lake at the top of Santiam Pass and is a hub of activity during the summer months. It 's a smaller campground located just west of Big Lake Campground. The 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. Big Lake is very popular for both motorized and non-motorized boating. Campers enjoy views of the lake with the beautiful Mt. Washington as a backdrop. The campground is surrounded by alpine fir, hemlock and lodgepole pine. The campground is located adjacent to the Santiam Pass Motorized Recreation Area and is a popular campground for OHV enthusiasts. Nearby Patjens Lakes Trail offers access to the Mt. Washington Wilderness.
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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
- 474 designated routes (454 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Lake West Campground | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | No hookups |
| Big Lake Campground | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Big Lake | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Lost Lake | National forest campground | 4.0 mi | — | — |
| Lost Lake Campground | Private campground | 4.1 mi | — | — |
| Cold Water Cove Campground | Private campground | 5.4 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.