Olallie Lake Guard Station Cabin in OR -- Campground & RV Camping

Built by the CCC in the 1930s, Olallie Lake Guard Station Cabin is a rustic, two-story historic landmark near the southern boundary of Mt. Hood National Forest. Sitting at nearly 5,000 feet near the shore of Olallie Lake, the four-room cabin sleeps eight with two futons, a bunk bed, a queen loft, a wood stove, and a propane kitchen. Drinking water feeds the kitchen sink, while a shared vault toilet sits 75 feet outside. The Pacific Crest Trail passes right by, non-motorized rowboats can be used on the stocked lake, and the nearby Olallie Lake Resort offers basic supplies.

Getting there: The best route from the Portland area is east on HWY 224 from 1-205 through Estacada. Continue past Ripplebrook Ranger Station onto Forest Hwy 46. HWY 224 turns into HWY 46. Go approximately 25 miles; you will want to watch your odometer as the turn off to FSR (Forest Service Road) 4690 is easy to miss. “Olallie” is painted on the road at the junction of 46 and 4690. Turn left onto FSR 4690. Once on FSR 4690 the road is winding and travel is very slow. Stay straight on FSR 4690 and follow the signs 13 miles to Olallie Lake (first sign is at the gate about 8 miles in when the road becomes FSR 4220). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The best route from the Salem area is through Detroit to Forest Hwy 46. Turn left just as you pass over the bridge into Detroit. Follow Forest Hwy 46 for approximately 25 miles. It is best to watch your odometer. At approximately 25 miles turn right onto FSR 4690. “Olallie” is painted on the road at the junction of 46 and 4690. Once on FSR 4690 the road is winding and travel is very slow. Stay straight on FSR 4690 and follow the signs 13 miles to Olallie Lake (first sign is at the gate about 8 miles in when the road becomes FSR 4220). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From Mt Hood: From Highway 26 turn on to Skyline Road FSR 42, which is approximately 12 miles south of Government Camp and follow the signs 35 miles to the Lake. You will have to watch closely for the left turn onto FSR 4220. Please note this is considered a primitive road. The roads are closed in the winter.

• Moderately separated here.
• Olallie Butte stands 2,241 ft above the map pin, 1.4 miles east.
• The Olallie Lake shoreline is 0.1 mi off.
• Cabins and shelters rather than pads, with most of them shaded.

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