Lost Lake - Willamette (OR)

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.

Camp site features

Across 15 camp sites:

  • Fire pit: 9 of 15 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 15 sites
  • Longest RV: 50 ft
  • Largest party: 8 people
  • Equipment: SMALL TENT, Tent

Fees

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

Directions

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

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

14 reviews
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Jessica B
Loop:Lost Lake
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Reviewed 4 months ago
The place was completely empty and The spot I had reserved, got there and someone was in my spot. They would not move so I’m not going to be petty and argue about a spot so my husband and I found a better site and had a great time with no other problems.
Daniel B
Loop:Lost Lake
Site:
Reviewed 4 months ago
Not a bad camping spot if it meets your needs
Kaelin B
Loop:Lost Lake
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Reviewed 4 months ago
Site was awesome, extremely private and far from the other campsites. Amazing for bird watching - saw a bunch of eagles. We were at site 8 and could hear some road noise but it wasn’t bad.
Camille b
Loop:Lost Lake
Site:
Reviewed 5 months ago
We arrived there at 1:45 to see our site and make a plan but there was still someone in our site. We don't stay there we had to find somewhere else as we are two ladies not trying to start confrontation
Archer J
Loop:Lost Lake
Site:
Reviewed a year ago
I’ll start with the bad: You can see and hear the highway from the site, and it is loud all night. It was incredibly windy, which is nature, but without much tree cover or anything to block it, it was pretty disruptive to cooking, fire building, tent erecting, and sleeping. On the note of tree coverage: is there shade? Yes. Is it where you want shade? No. Parking was the biggest “campsite controllable” issue. There is no back in. The rocks have been moved closer to the road. It is more of a pull-off now, which is fine for a little car or two but a pickup would be a tight fit. Okay, onto the good: It’s kind of a neat spot with a great view of the “lake” and cliffs that line the pass. It is pretty clean, and tent sites are decently flat. On a clear night, the site is great for stargazing and exploring the lake and all its critters is fun. It’s a relatively private site, but right next to the day use area which stays moderately busy. Final verdict: the experience was fine, but not worth the money to reserve a site.
J Frank S
Loop:Lost Lake
Site:
Reviewed a year ago
Lost Lake looks like an abandoned campground not maintained
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Season dates

Walk In season

May 14, 2027 – Jun 3, 2027

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Peak season

Jun 4, 2027 – Oct 13, 2027

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Walk In season

May 15, 2028 – Jun 4, 2028

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Peak season

Jun 5, 2028 – Oct 11, 2028

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