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
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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.
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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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBring your own bedding and flashlights
Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site
No bathroom in cabin; bring supplies accordingly
Official operating season; late snows at nearly 5,000 feet elevation can delay or restrict cabin access outside this period
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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 si
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- 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.
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