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  • Operator:801-226-3564
  • Address:McKenzie Ranger Station, 57600 McKenzie Hwy., Blue River, OR 97413 · Sisters, OR
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Aug 8, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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About

Big Lake Campground sits at its namesake lake along Santiam Pass, a 4,800-foot mountain pass through the Cascade Range in western Oregon. Campers enjoy views of the lake with the beautiful Mt. Washington as a backdrop. Recreation Water skiing, sailing and swimming are among the favorite activities at the lake. The Patjens Lakes Trail offers excellent hiking opportunities. The trail follows the western side of Big Lake, heads south into the Mt. Washington Wilderness, passes alongside the scenic Patjens Lakes, and then loops back to the campground. Facilities Big Lake Campground offers 49 spacious campsites for tent or RV camping. Drinking water, vault toilets and a boat ramp are provided. Natural Features Surrounded by Alpine fir, hemlock and lodge pole pine, the campground sits on the western side of the lake. Big Lake, at elevation 4,600 feet, is in the Willamette National Forest, which spans 1.6 million acres on the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains. Nearby Attractions Several hiking trails and OHV trails are in the area. Explore the Santiam Pass region on the McKenzie Pass - Santiam Pass National Scenic Byway that passes through 130 miles of lava fields, lakes and waterfalls. ADA Access: N

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Amenities

Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Dump Station
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service

Cell reception

Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026

Good Coverage

Average 3.2 of 4 bars · 111 reports across 3 carriers

Uninterrupted voice connection; consistent but possibly weak/slow data service; rare and/or very small drop-outs at site/facility. Signal may not show as full-strength across site/facility. Slower social media photo/video upload speeds.

  • Verizon

    Good Coverage

    3.2/4

    56 reports

  • AT&T

    Good Coverage

    2.9/4

    27 reports

  • T-Mobile

    Excellent Coverage

    3.6/4

    28 reports

Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in 2:00 PM

Check-out 12:00 PM

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Reservations

This campground accepts reservations. Book early for popular dates.

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Individual Sites (56)

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Loop A LOOP

Check official pricing Max 8 guests20 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OK
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#002

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Loop A LOOP

Check official pricing Max 8 guests32 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OK
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#003

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Loop A LOOP

Check official pricing Max 8 guests33 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OK
Reserve
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#004

004

Loop A LOOP

Check official pricing Max 8 guests25 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OK
Reserve
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#005

005

Loop A LOOP

Check official pricing Max 8 guests28 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OK
Reserve
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#006

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Loop A LOOP

Check official pricing Max 8 guests26 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OK
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