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NRSO |
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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. |
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From Eugene, Oregon, take I-105 east to McKenzie Highway 126. Travel east on 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 2 miles to the entrance to Big Lake Campground on the left. |
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Big Lake Campground offers about 30 spacious campsites for tent or RV camping. Drinking water, vault toilets and a boat ramp are provided. |
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BIG LAKE |
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70586 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70586&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating There are no electric site hook-ups at this facility First-come, first-served sites may be available A fee will be charged for additional vehicles A day use fee will be collected on site. Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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Several hiking trails and off-loading trails are in the area. Explore the Santiam Pass region on the Sisters Oregon Scenic Byway that passes through 130 miles of lava fields, lakes and waterfalls. |
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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. |
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Water skiing, sailing and swimming are among the favorite activities at the lake. The Patjens Lakes and Pocket Way Trails offer excellent hiking opportunities. The Patjens 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. |