Big Lake West Campground in OR -- Campground & RV Camping

Big Lake West Campground sits on the shore of Big Lake at the top of Santiam Pass. It features 11 tent-only, double campsites equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. Facilities include single and double vault toilets, a boat ramp, a swimming area, and shared drinking water from adjacent Big Lake Campground, though vehicles must park along the road edge. Major nearby attractions include the Mt. Washington Wilderness, Pacific Crest Trail, historic Santiam Wagon Road, Sand Mountain Lookout, and the motorized recreation area around Santiam Pass.

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.

• Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, a 12-site campground with the nearest through road 0.2 miles off.
• The Big Lake shoreline is 0.1 mi off.
• Mount Washington stands 3,060 ft above the map pin, 3.5 miles southeast.
• Mostly tent-only sites, with 7 hike-in sites and 12 on the water.
• Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

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