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Santiam Pass OHV Area
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Santiam Pass, Big Lake, Willamette National Forest, Sand Mountain, Hayrick Butte, Hoodoo Butte, Nash Crater |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This area offers miles of ATV and forest service roads to explore that approach several eroded volcanic peaks that are scattered throughout the mixed fir and conifer pine trees.
There is a nearby lake with a developed campground that has potable water and vault toilets. The campground offers 49 sites and can accomodate trailers up to 35 feet long. Other amenities include direct trail access and a paved boat ramp.
The trails are open to motorized use when the ground is snow free, which is usually around mid June through mid November. Call before you haul.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Oregon ATV Permit stickers required |
| Dates Open | Mid June - Mid November, closed during fire season. | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Yes | An operating permit issued for another state will be honored, but only if the issuing state also honors Oregon operating permits. (As of October 1, 2021, Oregon no longer honors stickers from Washington.) (AZ, CA, ID, IN, MO, NV, PA, SC, UT, VT) |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (99 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | Oregon ATV Permit stickers required |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 1,500 acres (2 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 15 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 4600 to 5300 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Mostly | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Mud | Some | |
| Dust |  Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Berms | Some | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 30+ Miles (W) | Chevron (541) 367-2050 |
| Diesel | 30+ Miles (W) | Chevron (541) 367-2050 |
 Water | On Site | Big Lake Campground |
 RV Hookup | 30+ Miles (W) | Foster Lake RV Resort (541) 367-5629 |
 RV Disposal | 30+ Miles (W) | Foster Lake RV Resort (541) 367-5629 |
| Campground | On Site | Big Lake Campground |
 Conv Store | 30+ Miles (W) | Circle K (541) 367-7957 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $28.00 RV: $28.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $9.00 Big Lake Campground Fee |
| Comment | Big Lake West Campground - $28/site, extra vehicle - $9/night |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Cascadia, OR | ||
| Address | Big Lake Road, Sisters, OR 97759 | ||
| From: Bend, OR
1) Take US-20 West about 45 miles 2) Turn left (south) on Big Lake Road, continue about 3 miles. 3) Staging areas are on the right (west). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Central Oregon OHV Operations 1230 NE 3rd Street Suite A-262 Bend, OR 97701 (541) 383-4010 sm.fs.cohvops@usda.gov www.fs.usda.gov |
| Comment | 24-Hour OHV Trail Hotline |
| Contact Info | Willamette National Forest - Mckenzie River Ranger District 57600 Mckenzie Hwy Mckenzie Bridge, OR 97413 (541) 822-3381 sm.fs.mf@usda.gov www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | Oregon ATV Safety Education Card (877) 772-3359 atv.info@state.or.us www.oregon.gov |
| Contact Info | Oregon State Parks Online Store 725 Summer Street NE, Suite C Salem, OR 97301 (800) 551-6949 park.info@oregon.gov store.oregonstateparks.org |
Santiam Pass Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 1/22/2017 (Thanks!)
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