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Lost Lake - Willamette (Or)

Willamette National Forest — lakeside

Location: Blue River, OR, OR

Price: From $21 per night

Rating: 3.1 out of 5 (10 reviews)

Season: May through October

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. This rustic campground is located on the west shore of shallow Lost Lake.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lost-lake-willamette-or to be notified when sites open up.

Rustic primitive campground on the west shore of Lost Lake in Willamette National Forest with peaceful natural surroundings. Campers report it's a hidden gem despite highway noise, offering very peaceful primitive camping.

Wildlife alert: Northern Spotted Owl, Red Fox, Barrow's Goldeneye, Common Raven, Canada Jay

Insider tips for Lost Lake - Willamette (Or): Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Road is rough but drivable by small motorhome or camper van despite tent-only designation Highway 20 noise is constant but diminishes over time; position yourself away from road if possible

Skip Lost Lake - Willamette (Or) if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You require guaranteed water access — water levels fluctuate seasonally and may be unavailable. You're sensitive to highway noise from adjacent Highway 20. You're visiting outside May through October seasonal operations.

Best time to visit Lost Lake - Willamette (Or): September — Campers report deserted conditions in September with peaceful atmosphere. July — Popular during summer months; water availability may vary seasonally.

Nearby campgrounds: Big Lake (Sisters, OR), Big Lake West Campground (Sisters, OR), Fish Lake Remount Depot Cabins (MCKENZIE BRIDGE, OR), Big Meadows Horse Camp (Idanha, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Lost Lake - Willamette (Or)

Cell signal at Lost Lake - Willamette (Or) (Blue River, OR): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Blue River, OR, OR★ 3.1 (10 reviews)From $21/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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. This rustic campground is located on the west shore of shallow Lost Lake.

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LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV50 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
Pull-throughsAvailable
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups — no hookups available✕ You require guaranteed water access — water levels fluctuate seasonally and may be unavailable✕ You're sensitive to highway noise from adjacent Highway 20✕ You're visiting outside May through October seasonal operations

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Road is rough but drivable by small motorhome or camper van despite tent-only designation

Highway 20 noise is constant but diminishes over time; position yourself away from road if possible

Best: September

Campers report deserted conditions in September with peaceful atmosphere

Best: July

Popular during summer months; water availability may vary seasonally

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Northern Spotted Owl, Red Fox, Barrow's Goldeneye, Common Raven, Canada Jay

Location

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

Campground entrance

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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Willamette National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Willamette National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Lost Lake - Willamette (Or) cost per night?+
Lost Lake - Willamette (Or) costs $21 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Lost Lake - Willamette (Or) open?+
Lost Lake - Willamette (Or) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Lost Lake - Willamette (Or) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Lost Lake - Willamette (Or)?+
Lost Lake - Willamette (Or) can accommodate RVs up to 50 feet.
How do I make reservations at Lost Lake - Willamette (Or)?+
Lost Lake - Willamette (Or) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Lost Lake - Willamette (Or)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Lost Lake - Willamette (Or) is rated strong. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Lost Lake - Willamette (Or) open, and what are check-in times?+
Lost Lake - Willamette (Or) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$21 /night★ 3.1 (10)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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FAQ
How much does Lost Lake - Willamette (Or) cost per night?+
What season is Lost Lake - Willamette (Or) open?+
Does Lost Lake - Willamette (Or) have hookups?+
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Nearby Campgrounds

Big Lake

Sisters, OR

From $28/night

Big Lake West Campground

Sisters, OR

From $55/night

Fish Lake Remount Depot Cabins

MCKENZIE BRIDGE, OR

From $85/night

Big Meadows Horse Camp

Idanha, OR

From $25/night

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