Olallie Lake Guard Station Cabin

Mt. Hood National Forest — lakeside, fishing

Location: Estacada, OR, OR

Price: From $125 per night

Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (8 reviews)

Season: May through October

Olallie Lake Guard Station Cabin gives campers an old-fashioned cabin experience with its well-preserved features, including a massive rock chimney, interior wood and hand-wrought iron work. It provides access to a number of outdoor recreation opportunities as well as its namesake lake. The cabin is at nearly 5,000 feet so the season can be delayed by late snows which restricts cabin access.For local information, please call (503) 853-3481 or call (503) 668-1700 for general information.The four-

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/olallie-lake-guard-station-cabin to be notified when sites open up.

Historic cabin at nearly 5,000 feet with well-preserved features including a massive rock chimney, interior wood and hand-wrought iron work. Located in the heart of Olallie Lake Scenic Area with access to numerous outdoor recreation opportunities.

Wildlife alert: American Pika, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Douglas' Squirrel, Townsend's Chipmunk, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Mountain Bluebird, Barrow's Goldeneye, Red Crossbill, Northwestern Garter Snake

Insider tips for Olallie Lake Guard Station Cabin: Bring your own bedding and flashlights Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site No bathroom in cabin; bring supplies accordingly

Skip Olallie Lake Guard Station Cabin if: You need hookups or modern bathroom facilities. You're traveling in winter or early spring when access may be restricted by snow.

Best time to visit Olallie Lake Guard Station Cabin: May-October — Official operating season; late snows at nearly 5,000 feet elevation can delay or restrict cabin access outside this period.

Nearby campgrounds: Breitenbush Campground (Detroit, OR), Cleator Bend (Detroit, OR), Fox Creek Group Camp (Detroit, OR), Whispering Falls Campground (Idanha, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Olallie Lake Guard Station Cabin

Cell signal at Olallie Lake Guard Station Cabin (Estacada, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Estacada, OR, OR★ 4.9 (8 reviews)From $125/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Olallie Lake Guard Station Cabin gives campers an old-fashioned cabin experience with its well-preserved features, including a massive rock chimney, interior wood and hand-wrought iron work. It provides access to a number of outdoor recreation opportunities as well as its namesake lake. The cabin is at nearly 5,000 feet so the season can be delayed by late snows which restricts cabin access.For local information, please call (503) 853-3481 or call (503) 668-1700 for general information.The four-room guard station has a kitchen, living room with two futon couches, a bunk bedroom and a loft with a queen bed.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV30 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesFirewood for Sale
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups or modern bathroom facilities✕ You're traveling in winter or early spring when access may be restricted by snow

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Bring your own bedding and flashlights

Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site

No bathroom in cabin; bring supplies accordingly

Best: May-October

Official operating season; late snows at nearly 5,000 feet elevation can delay or restrict cabin access outside this period

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Pika, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Douglas' Squirrel, Townsend's Chipmunk, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Mountain Bluebird, Barrow's Goldeneye, Red Crossbill, Northwestern Garter Snake

Location

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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 si

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Mt. Hood National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Mt. Hood National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Olallie Lake Guard Station Cabin cost per night?+
Olallie Lake Guard Station Cabin costs $125 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Olallie Lake Guard Station Cabin open?+
Olallie Lake Guard Station Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Olallie Lake Guard Station Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Olallie Lake Guard Station Cabin?+
Olallie Lake Guard Station Cabin can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet.
How do I make reservations at Olallie Lake Guard Station Cabin?+
Olallie Lake Guard Station Cabin is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Olallie Lake Guard Station Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Olallie Lake Guard Station Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Olallie Lake Guard Station Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Olallie Lake Guard Station Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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$125 /night★ 4.9 (8)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Breitenbush Campground

Detroit, OR

From $21/night

Cleator Bend

Detroit, OR

From $200/night

Fox Creek Group Camp

Detroit, OR

From $65/night

Whispering Falls Campground

Idanha, OR

From $25/night

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