Peninsula Campground
Closed for winter. The Olallie Lake area typically opens in mid-June depending on snowpack and road conditions. Forest Road 4220 culvert repairs began May 4 and are expected to last approximately one week. Fire recovery work continues following the 2020 Lionshead Fire.
Sportsman's Park Fire & Occupancy Restrictions
This Forest Order prohibits 1) Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire and 2) Camping on the Mt. Hood National Forest, Barlow Ranger District; T4S, R11E, Multiple Sections - Sportsman's Park Wildland Urban Interface Zone.
Gordon Creek Watershed Restrictions
This Order prohibits 1) Using a motor vehicle on Forest development roads, except Forest Road 15, which is also known as Larch Mt Road, 2) Using a motor vehicle on Forest development trails, 3) Possessing or using a motor vehicle off Forest development roads, and 4) Camping within the Gordon Creek…
The Dalles Watershed Closure
This Order prohibits visitors from entering or being on the roads or trails of The Dalles Watershed.
About
Peninsula Campground is the largest campground in the Olallie Lake Scenic Area, positioned on a distinctive peninsula that extends into the high-elevation lake. The campground reopened in late summer after years of closure following the 2020 Lionshead Fire and subsequent winter storm damage. Fire recovery work continues in the area, and visitors should watch for hazards including burned trees, eroded slopes, and potential mudslides. The remote location requires preparation. No potable water is available, so campers must bring their own supply. Payment is cash or check only at the drop box, as credit and debit cards are not accepted. The rough forest roads leading to Olallie Lake mean visitors should arrive with a full tank of gas, as there are no services in the area. Olallie Lake itself is a scenic high-mountain lake ideal for fishing and non-motorized boating. The lake partially borders the Warm Springs Reservation. The campground's peninsula location provides excellent water access from multiple sites.
Directions
From Estacada, drive south on Highway 224 for 45 miles until the road becomes Forest Service Road 46. Turn east onto Forest Service Road 4690 and drive 6 miles on pavement, then about 3 miles on gravel to a junction with Forest Road 4220. Turn south and continue 5 miles past Olallie Lake Resort to Peninsula Campground. Roads are closed in winter.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 - $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (971) 333-4100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Peninsula Campground Page | |
| Mt Hood NF Alerts |
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