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Big Lake Campground

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
48[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
60 ft[3]
Sites with electric
0[4]

Big Lake is a campground run by the USDA Forest Service in Willamette National Forest, Oregon[5]. Recreation.gov lists 48 overnight campsites there, and the campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov lists 48 campsites at Big Lake, made up of 46 standard nonelectric sites and 2 tent only nonelectric sites[1]. It lists 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups[4]. Of the 48 sites, 43 accept an RV or trailer and 48 accept a tent[6]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 60 feet, while the median among sites with a listed limit is 25 feet[3]. Check-in is at 2:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM on Recreation.gov[7][8].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 48
Site types[1] 46 standard nonelectric, 2 tent only nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Hookups[4] electric 0, water 0, sewer 0 sites
Longest RV or trailer[3] 60 ft (median 25 ft)
Equipment[6] RV or trailer at 43 sites, tent at 48 sites
Pets[9] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[10] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[7] 2:00 PM
Check-out[8] 12:00 PM
People per site[11] 8

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve a campsite at Big Lake?
Yes, Big Lake can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2].
Are there hookups at Big Lake?
Recreation.gov lists 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups out of 48 campsites[4].
How long can an RV or trailer be at Big Lake?
The longest length allowed at any site is 60 feet, and the median across sites with a listed limit is 25 feet[3]. Limits differ by site, so check the site you want.
Are dogs allowed at Big Lake?
Recreation.gov lists pets as allowed at all 45 campsites with this detail[9].
Are campfires allowed at Big Lake?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 14 campsites with this detail, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[10].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 48 overnight campsites at Big Lake: 46 standard nonelectric, 2 tent only nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Big Lake can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Big Lake: 60 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 25 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Hookups at Big Lake per Recreation.gov site details: 0 sites with electric hookups, 0 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 48 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Big Lake is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Willamette National Forest, Oregon. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Permitted equipment at Big Lake: 43 sites accept an RV or trailer and 48 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Check-in time at Big Lake on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Check-out time at Big Lake on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Big Lake: yes at all 45 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Big Lake: yes at all 14 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Maximum people per campsite at Big Lake: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 8). Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.