Horseshoe Lake Campground
Closed indefinitely due to extensive damage from the 2020 Lionshead Fire and subsequent winter storm blowdown. No reopening date has been announced. Fire recovery work continues throughout the Olallie Lake area.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 9:49AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until noon PDT Wednesday. Check with your local health or air agency for current restrictions on woodstove use. There are often exceptions for those who use wood exclusively to heat their homes and those with limited income. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity in smoky conditions. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating ventilation, cooling, and air purification systems. * Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke if possible. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. An Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of ozone pollution, or smog, is in effect for Hermiston in Umatilla County. Ozone pollution is expected to reach levels that could be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, pregnant people, older adults and people with heart or respiratory conditions. DEQ expected the Air Quality Advisory to last until 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
About
Horseshoe Lake Campground is nestled along the shoreline of Horseshoe Lake in the Olallie Scenic Area of Mount Hood National Forest. The lake is horseshoe-shaped with a small channel connecting to its southern half. Despite being located just off Forest Road 4220, the area's remote nature means few vehicles pass by, providing a peaceful outdoor experience. The campground suffered extensive damage from the 2020 Lionshead Fire that swept through the area, compounded by subsequent winter storm blowdown that toppled burned trees. As a result, the campground has remained closed for years and no reopening date has been announced. When operational, the campground offers fishing in the lake, hiking access to the surrounding scenic area, and non-motorized boating. The area prohibits mechanized vehicles including mountain bikes and game carts due to wilderness regulations. There is no potable water available, so campers must bring their own supply.
Directions
From Estacada, OR: 27 miles southeast on OR Highway 224, 19 miles east on Forest Road 46, 8 miles southeast on FR 4690, and 7 miles south on FR 4220.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 - $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 16ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 16ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (971) 333-4100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Horseshoe Lake Campground |
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