Big Lake
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About Big Lake
Big Lake is a national park campground at Willamette National Forest in Linn County, Oregon. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Big Lake is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 65 ft. Campers rate it 4.4/5 across 713 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Willamette National Forest include Big Lake West Campground, Lost Lake - Willamette (OR), Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR) and Ice Cap Campground.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 57 · 2024: 102 · 2025: 7
Location
Address
Linn County, Oregon
Coordinates
44.3775, -121.8708
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •August sees 393 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
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Ice Cap Campground
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Big Lake FAQ
How far in advance should I book Big Lake?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Big Lake?
August typically sees the highest reservation activity at Big Lake. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Big Lake right now?
Big Lake is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Big Lake located?
Big Lake is located in Willamette National Forest, Oregon.
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