Big Cliff Reservoir, Central Cascade Range, Marion County, Oregon

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     Very great water scenery is available at Big Cliff Dam close to Big Cliff Reservoir, and there are some great whitewater spots on Santiam River - North. High temperatures at Big Cliff Reservoir during the summertime are in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 40's. Highs through the wintertime are typically in the 40's, and nighttime lows through the winter for Big Cliff Reservoir tend to be in the 30's. This lake is so wonderful.  
   There's glorious hiking along the Rocky Top Trail, and if you need a place to stay Best Western Sandy Inn is a great choice.
Why not camp at Detroit Lake State Park while you're here at Big Cliff Reservoir, and if you're looking for some flowing water? Try Gun Creek. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Minniece Point Trail. So much enjoyable stuff in the Central Cascade Range, just remarkable. A lake nearby is Detroit Lake, and the Volcano Trail offers
 
               hiking at its best.
Big Cliff Reservoir gets lots of water; December is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month of the year is July. Life's too short to enjoy all the amusing things in the vicinity of Big Cliff Reservoir. You should absolutely take a look at Rock Bridge if you're here at Big Cliff Reservoir, and Arrowhead Saddle is a splendid site to take a look at. And that's not everything there is to do here in the Central Cascade Range. There's whitewater on Elkhorn Creek for all you adrenaline rush seekers, and here at Big Cliff Reservoir you can spot Rocky Top.
This lake is so wonderful. Camping is available at B and B Rentals, naturally you could also check out Tumble Lake since you're here; it's not far at all. This lake is one of the great places here in the Central Cascade Range.

 
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Local climate location: SCOTTS MILLS 9 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.75056
Longitude: -122.2817

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These outdoors activities are available near Big Cliff Reservoir.
 Hotels Near Big Cliff Reservoir:
Best Western Sandy Inn, Sandy, 32 miles away
Rodeway Inn & Suites, Sublimity, 36 miles away
Resort at the Mountain, Welches, 36 miles away
Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches, 36 miles away
Oregon Garden Resort, Silverton, 37 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Big Cliff Reservoir:
B and B Rentals, Detroit, 7 miles away
Detroit Lake State Park, -blank-, 7 miles away
Cascade Sports Camp, Lyons, 8 miles away
Skookum Lake Campground, Clackamas County, 15 miles away
 Hiking Trails Near Big Cliff Reservoir:
Rocky Top Trail, Marion County, 4 miles away
      2.7 hiking miles, 526 feet elevation difference
Volcano Trail, Linn County, 5 miles away
      1.4 hiking miles, 1090 feet elevation difference
Minniece Point Trail, Linn County, 8 miles away
      5 hiking miles, 2044 feet elevation difference
 Whitewater Near Big Cliff Reservoir:
Santiam River - North, Marion/ Linn CountyCounty, 4 miles away
      Class III-V - 4.7 miles long (Big Cliff Dam to Packsaddle Park)
Elkhorn Creek, -blank- CountyCounty, 5 miles away
      Class III-V - 10 miles long (to confluence with Little North Santiam)
Canal Creek, Linn CountyCounty, 9 miles away
      Class IV-V - 1.2 miles long (1.2 mi above Quartzville Creek)
 Lakes Near Big Cliff Reservoir:
Detroit Lake, Linn CountyCounty, 3 miles away
Tumble Lake, Marion CountyCounty, 4 miles away

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