Big Lake West Campground
The numbers that decide it
- Longest rig
- 40 ft
- Sites
- 12
- Electric hookups
- Not published
- Pull-through sites
- No
- Paved access
- Yes
- Accessible sites
- Not published
- Driveway grade
- Not published
- Bear boxes
- Not published
- Campfires
- Yes
- Shade
- Yes
- Group sites
- 12
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov
Big Lake West Campground
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 .
Before you go
Season
May – September
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
Single Campsites - $28 per night • Multiple Campsite - $55 per night • Extra Vehicles - $9 per vehicle, per night • Day Use - $9 per vehicle, per day
Restrictions
Regulations for the Santiam Pass Summer Motorized Recreation Area . OHV use in the campground is strictly prohibited for any purpose other than entering or leaving the campground. • Camping is not allowed more than 14 days in a 60 day period. • Check-in time: 2:00 pm or later. Check-out time: 1:00 pm • Use of chainsaws in the campground is prohibited • Dogs MUST be on leash at all times within the campground
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.