Lost Lake - Willamette
Lost Lake Campground is adjacent to Highway 20 near the summit of Santiam Pass in the Willamette National Forest. Hood National Forest. This rustic campground is located on the west shore of shallow Lost Lake. The water level of the lake fluctuates seasonally and is quite low in summer with water loving willows crowding the marshy shallows of the lake. This is a popular spot during fishing and hunting seasons. This campground has 15 single campsites. Trailers are not recommended at this location. There are picnic tables, fire rings, and three single vault toilets. No drinking water is available. Campfires allowed until and unless otherwise posted. Fire bans are common during summer months.
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Site mix
| Tent-only | 15 |
| Host/management | 4 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 20 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
15 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pull-through | 99 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 2 | Back-in | 48 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 3 | Back-in | 27 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 4 | 36 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard | ||
| 5 | Back-in | 27 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 6 | Back-in | 32 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 7 | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 8 | Back-in | 99 | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard | ||
| 9 | Back-in | 16 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 10 | Back-in | 29 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 50 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Single Campsites - $21 per night. Extra Vehicles - $6 per vehicle, per night |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May to September |
| Forest | Willamette National Forest |
| Booking | First come, first serve sites. |
| Fees | Single Campsites - $21 per night. Extra Vehicles - $7 per vehicle, per night. Download the Recreation.gov mobile app prior to your trip so you can pay the overnight fee onsite with Scan and Pay. |
| Rules | Trailers not recommended. OHV use in the campground is strictly prohibited for any purpose other than entering or leaving the campground. Regulations for the Santiam Pass Summer Motorized Recreation Area. Camping is not allowed more than 14 days in a 60 day period. Use of chainsaws in the campground is prohibited. Dogs MUST be on leash at all times within the campground |
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Getting there
Lost Lake Campground is located 28 miles northeast of McKenzie Bridge, Oregon, just off of Hwy. 20.
| Coordinates | 44.4299° N, 121.9128° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- This campground is not Lost Lake Resort in the Mt.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedCamas Ts Rx
22 mi from the campground
- WildfireBench
31 mi from the campground · 67,071 acres · 90% contained
- PrescribedSisi Lookout Admin Piles Rx - West
33 mi from the campground
- PrescribedSlow Dxp/Lemiti Rx - West
34 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 33.4 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Timber Town Resale ↗ | 33.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | Big Country RV ↗ | 37.8 mi |
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Video
(4K UHD) REVIEWING EACH CAMPSITE @ Lost Lake Campground! | Willamette National Forest Cent
Worth a stop
Lost Lake, Big Lake Day Use and Trail areas, Sand Mountain Lookout, Big Lake and Big Lake West Campgrounds, Mt Washington Wilderness, and the Pacific Crest Trail.
- 5 miMckenzie River Trailhead - Upper ↗Trailhead
- 11.6 miBrowder Ridge Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 13.6 miOlallie Day Use ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.4 miJack Pine Road0.6 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 0.5 miHash Brown Loop4 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 0.7 miNash Potato3.2 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 1 miSantiam Pass OHV Jeep Tr #460.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, 4WD
- 1 miSantiam Pass OHV Jeep Tr #470.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, 4WD
- 1.1 miSantiam Pass OHV ATV Trail #480.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ATV and 1 more
Trailheads within three miles
- 2.9 miPacific Crest Trailhead - Santiam Pass ↗Willamette National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Willamette National Forest.
- inWillamette National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,801,292 acres
- 3.6 miMount Washington Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 54,406 acres
- 4.4 miMount Jefferson Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 109,098 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Santiam Pass Ski LodgeBuilding · Sisters · 2.4 mi
- Camp Sherman Community HallBuilding · Camp Sherman · 12.8 mi
- Marion Forks Guard StationBuilding · Marion Forks · 12.9 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Lost Lake - Willamette?
Sites at Lost Lake - Willamette are reservable on Recreation.gov. First come, first serve sites. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Lost Lake - Willamette?
Single Campsites - $21 per night. Extra Vehicles - $6 per vehicle, per night
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Lost Lake - Willamette?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Lost Lake - Willamette open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May to September.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Lost Lake - Willamette have?
19 sites, including 15 tent-only sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Lost Lake - Willamette?
The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Lost Lake - Willamette?
Yes, pets are allowed at Lost Lake - Willamette. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Lost Lake - Willamette?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Trailers not recommended.
Source: Fire nearby
Is there cell service at Lost Lake - Willamette?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What if Lost Lake - Willamette is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Big Lake (4.2 mi, partly first-come), Big Lake West Campground (4.3 mi), and Big Meadows Horse Camp (5.6 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby