Lost Lake - Willamette (OR)

Campground · Oregon · 15 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Willamette National Forest (NF) · Open Access

15
Bookable sites
50 ft
Max rig length
up to 10
People per site
4,000 ft
Elevation
Lost Lake
Photo: Alexandria Bates · Recreation.gov

Overview

Lost Lake Campground is adjacent to Highway 20 near the summit of Santiam Pass in the Willamette National Forest. This campground is not Lost Lake Resort in the Mt. 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. Please plan accordingly.

Nearby Attractions

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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 967-3917.

The facts

  • Season: May – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
  • 15 bookable sites
  • 19 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • Vehicles up to 50 ft
  • Up to 10 people per site
  • Loops: Lost Lake, Scan and Pay

Site types

  • 15 Tent Only Nonelectric
  • 4 Management

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed
  • Water hookups

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

19 campsites at Lost Lake - Willamette (OR)

Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceGradeAccessMax rigPeople
1Lost LakeTent Only NonelectricPull ThroughGravel—Drive In20 ft8 🐾
10Lost LakeTent Only NonelectricBack InGravel—Drive In20 ft8 🐾
11Lost LakeTent Only NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightDrive In20 ft8 🐾
12Lost LakeTent Only NonelectricBack InGravelSlightDrive In20 ft8 🐾
13Lost LakeTent Only NonelectricBack InGravel—Drive In20 ft8 🐾
14Lost LakeTent Only NonelectricBack InGravelSlightDrive In20 ft8 🐾
15Lost LakeTent Only NonelectricBack InGravelSlightDrive In20 ft8 🐾
2Lost LakeTent Only NonelectricBack InGravel—Drive In20 ft8 🐾
3Lost LakeTent Only NonelectricBack InGravelSlightDrive In20 ft8 🐾
4Lost LakeTent Only NonelectricParallelGravel—Walk In30 ft8 🐾
5Lost LakeTent Only NonelectricBack InGravelSlightWalk In20 ft8 🐾
6Lost LakeTent Only NonelectricBack InGravelSlightDrive In20 ft8 🐾
7Lost LakeTent Only NonelectricBack InGravel—Drive In20 ft8 🐾
8Lost LakeTent Only NonelectricBack In——Drive In50 ft8 🐾
9Lost LakeTent Only NonelectricBack InGravel—Drive In10 ft8 🐾
ScanPay 2Scan and PayManagement——————
ScanPay 3Scan and PayManagement——————
ScanPay 4Scan and PayManagement——————
StandardScan and PayManagement——SlightDrive In20 ft10 🐾

Getting there

Lost Lake Campground is located 28 miles northeast of McKenzie Bridge, Oregon, just off of Hwy. 20.

44.42989, -121.91278 · 44°25'47.6"N 121°54'46.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 77°F in Aug, down to 36°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F384144495865767769564236
Low °F242426293538424239332823
Precip in10.87.87.86.04.02.80.70.82.35.910.011.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Fees and stay limits

Single Campsites - $21 per night Extra Vehicles - $6 per vehicle, per night

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

More photos

Lost Lake
Photo: Alexandria Bates · Recreation.gov

Member photos

Common questions about Lost Lake - Willamette (OR)

Can you reserve a site at Lost Lake - Willamette (OR)?
Yes, Lost Lake - Willamette (OR) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Lost Lake - Willamette (OR) have?
19 sites in total, of which 15 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Lost Lake - Willamette (OR)?
50 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Lost Lake - Willamette (OR)?
Yes, pets are allowed at Lost Lake - Willamette (OR).
Does Lost Lake - Willamette (OR) have hookups?
No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Lost Lake - Willamette (OR)?
Campfires are allowed at Lost Lake - Willamette (OR). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Lost Lake - Willamette (OR) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Lost Lake - Willamette (OR)'s operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • Single Campsites - $21 per night
  • Extra Vehicles - $7 per vehicle, per night

Restrictions:

  • 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

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Lost Lake - Willamette (OR)

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-21.

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