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Lower Lake (Olallie Lake) Campground
Located on Lower Lake in the Olallie Lake Scenic Area just west of the border with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation. The lake covers 14 acres and is very deep. There are numerous small lakes in the area worth exploring! Recreational activities include hiking, fishing, and non-motorized boating.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Lower Lake Campground will not open in 2024 due to extensive damage from the Lionshead Fire. |
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| Usage: | Medium |
| Restrictions: | Vehicles 16 ft. max. |
| Closest Towns: | Estacada, OR; Detroit, OR |
| Water: | Bring your own drinking water. |
| Restroom: | No |
| Passes: | Camping: 50% discount for single site camping with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age or Golden Access. |
| Operated By: | Olallie Lake Resort |
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General Information
Directions:From Estacada,OR - drive south on Highway 224 and travel 26 miles. The road becomes Forest Service road 46 for 20 miles. Turn east onto Forest Road 4690 amd drive 6 miles on pavement, then about 3 miles on gravel, to a junchtion with Forest Road 4220 at the junction to the resort turn off. The roads are closed in the winter.
Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 8 single site(s) |
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Day Hiking
Hiking trails wind throughout the lake-filled Olallie Lake scenic area, including the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, which heads south into the Mount Jefferson Wilderness.Backpacking
Access to the Pacific Crest Trail. See day hiking description.
Boating - Non-Motorized
Olallie Lake is popular for canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
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