Blue Bay Campground

Blue Bay Campground offers a boat launch on the south shore of Suttle Lake, making it a convenient access point for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorboats. The ramp is noted as **shallow**, so it works best for smaller watercraft and paddlers; larger boats are not recommended. The campground itself is more forested and generally quieter than other lake access points in the area, providing a peaceful setting for water recreation.

Suttle Lake supports healthy populations of kokanee, rainbow trout, brown trout, and whitefish, making it popular with anglers. Beyond fishing, the lake accommodates boating, water skiing, and windsurfing. The campground has waterfront campsites with easy lake access, and day-use parking is available at the boat ramp. Water systems typically become available in May depending on weather conditions. The site is located in the Deschutes National Forest near Black Butte Ranch in central Oregon's high country.

For more information or to reserve a campsite, contact the facility at 801-226-3564.

Overview
Big Lake West Campground offers sites located on the shores of Big Lake, situated at the top of the Santiam Pass. Opportunities to enjoy the outdoors are numerous and range from off-highway vehicle exploring, boating, swimming and hiking. 
There are 11 tent only double campsites.  There is one single and one double vault toilet.  Drinking water is available through the system shared...

Overview
Big Lake West Campground offers sites located on the shores of Big Lake, situated at the top of the Santiam Pass. Opportunities to enjoy the outdoors are numerous and range from off-highway vehicle exploring, boating, swimming and hiking. 
There are 11 tent only double campsites.  There is one single and one double vault toilet.  Drinking water is available through the system shared with Big Lake Campground.  There are no parking spurs; vehicles must park along the road's edge.  Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring.  All sites are by reservation. 
Campfires allowed until and unless otherwise posted. Fire bans are common during summer months. Please plan accordingly.
Reservations may be made up to 6 months in advance of arrival date by reserving online at RECREATION.GOV or by calling 877-444-6777.
Recreation

Facilities
This tent only campground has vault toilets, drinking water, a boat ramp and swimming area. Ice and firewood are also available. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring.Natural Features


Nearby Attractions
The major activities in the Big Lake area revolve around motorized use.  Boats frequent the lake and off highway vehicles (OHVs) us the adjacent Santiam Pass Motorized Recreation Area.  Other attractions include Mt. Washington Wilderness and associated access trails, historic Santiam Wagon Road, McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass National Scenic Byway, Pacific Crest Trail, and Sand Mountain Lookout.

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

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