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Big Lake West Campground

Willamette National Forest · McKenzie Bridge, OR

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  • Operator:801-226-3564
  • Address:McKenzie Ranger Station, 57600 McKenzie Hwy., Blue River, OR 97413 · McKenzie Bridge, 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 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 to swimming and hiking. Recreation The surrounding mountains visible from the campground include Mt. Washington, Three Fingered Jack, the Three Sisters and Mt. Bachelor. The high elevation forest surrounding the campground includes hemlock, fir, and lodgepole pine providing shade on a hot summer’s day as you enjoy the beauty of Big Lake. Wildlife viewing may include black bears, deer, cougar, chipmunks and elk. 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 The surrounding mountains visible from the campground include Mt. Washington, Three Fingered Jack, the Three Sisters and Mt. Bachelor. The high elevation forest surrounding the campground includes hemlock, fir, and lodgepole pine providing shade on a hot summer’s day as you enjoy the beauty of Big Lake. Wildlife viewing may include black bears, deer, cougar, chipmunks and elk. ADA Access: N

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Amenities

Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Firewood
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service

Cell reception

Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026

Good Coverage

Average 3.3 of 4 bars · 24 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

    3.4/4

    14 reports

  • AT&T

    Good Coverage

    2.6/4

    5 reports

  • T-Mobile

    Excellent Coverage

    3.6/4

    5 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

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Individual Sites (12)

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Trails near Big Lake West Campground

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Patjens Lakes Loop Trail

Patjens Lakes Loop Trail

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7.1 mi1,112 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult

Santiam Pass Ohv Atv Trail #18

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1.5 mi184 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Big Lake Campground Trail

Big Lake Campground Trail

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1.7 mi62 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Mckenzie Lava Flow And George Lake Trail

Mckenzie Lava Flow And George Lake Trail

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15.9 mi2,828 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert

Santiam Pass Ohv Atv Trail #13

Oregon

1.1 mi39 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Santiam Pass Ohv Atv Trail #12

Oregon

0.7 mi49 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

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