State Park
Big Lake West Campground
Willamette National Forest · McKenzie Bridge, OR
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- Address:McKenzie Bridge, OR
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
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Big Lake West Campground
Trail
Patjens Lakes Loop Trail
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7.1 mi1,112 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Mckenzie Lava Flow And George Lake Trail
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15.9 mi2,828 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Mount Washington Via Pacific Crest Trail
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10.3 mi3,156 ftgain
Difficult
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Sand Mountain Lookout
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3.7 mi850 ftgain
Moderate
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Hoodoo Butte North Loop Trail
Oregon
4.4 mi367 ftgain
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Hayrick Butte
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3.6 mi807 ftgain
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Hunt context
Hunting unit around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Oregon hunting page
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