Olallie Lake Guard Station Cabin
Closed for the season due to snow. The cabin is at nearly 5,000 feet elevation and typically opens in mid-to-late summer when access roads are clear. Culvert repairs on FR 4220 to Olallie Lake began May 4 and may impact access when the cabin reopens.
Roadside Danger Trees Health and Safety Closure
This Order prohibits using any type of motor vehicle upon the following National Forest Service Roads as described: 1) NFS Road 45 (Memaloose Road) from the bridge at highway 224 to the junction with NFS Road 45-310 and 2) NFS Road 54 from the highway 224 junction (at the bridge gate) to NFS Road…
FR 4613 road damage- use caution
Following December storms, the North Clackamas Bridge on FR 4613 suffered severe scour and a large hole created on the approach to the south side of the bridge. A large steel plate has been installed to maintain temporary safe passage. A less significant scour on the northern approach to the same…
Bull Run Watershed Closure
This Order prohibits 1) Going into or being upon the area which is closed for the protection of public health or safety, 2) Being on a road, 3) Being on a trail within the area described in Exhibit A, except to travel on the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000 and Huckleberry Trail #617, and…
About
The Olallie Lake Guard Station Cabin offers an authentic old-fashioned cabin experience in the heart of the Olallie Lake Scenic Area. This historically significant two-story structure was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s for the Forest Ranger who patrolled the area, and it represents a classic example of the Forest Service rustic architectural style. The cabin was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. The four-room cabin includes a kitchen, living room with two futon couches, a bunk bedroom, and a loft with a queen bed, accommodating up to 8 guests. Amenities include propane lights, a propane refrigerator, stove and oven, basic cooking pots, pans, dishes and utensils, plus a wood stove for heat with firewood provided. There is limited water supply with hot and cold water to the kitchen sink only. No potable drinking water is available; guests must bring their own. A vault toilet is located about 75 feet from the cabin. The cabin's location near Olallie Lake affords views of the north face of 10,497-foot Mt. Jefferson and 7,215-foot Olallie Butte. The Pacific Crest Trail passes adjacent to the cabin, and Olallie Lake (240 acres) offers non-motorized boating and excellent rainbow trout fishing. Guests should bring sleeping bags/bedding, towels, food, flashlight/lantern, first aid kit, and garbage bags. Cell phone coverage is very spotty throughout the area.
Directions
From Highway 26, take Forest Road 42 south (Timothy Lake/Skyline Road turnoff). Travel on Forest Road 42 for about 22 miles and turn left onto Forest Road 4220. Travel about 12 miles to Olallie Lake. Roads are closed in winter. A high-clearance vehicle is recommended though 2WD is possible if driven slowly.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $125 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (971) 333-4100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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