An old-fashioned cabin stay is the draw at Olallie Lake Guard Station, where a massive stone chimney, wood interior, and hand-wrought ironwork are all well preserved. The historic cabin sits at almost 5,000 feet near its namesake lake, which puts fishing and other outdoor pursuits within easy reach.
From Highway 26, take Skyline Road (Forest Road 42) and then Forest Road 4220 to the lake, or come from Estacada on Highway 224 and Forest Road 46 past Ripplebrook Ranger Station. The cabin falls under the Clackamas River Ranger District. There are vault toilets but no drinking water, and snow blocks the road to the lake in winter.
Things to do
- Fishing
Getting there
From Estacada, OR
- Take Hwy 224, which turns into Forest Road 46, to Ripplebrook Ranger Station.
- Continue about 22 miles and then turn left onto Forest Road 4690.
- In about 9 miles turn right onto Forest Road 4220 (at the gate) and continue 5 miles to the resort.
- The road around the lake is closed at the resort to vehicles (it would wrap around and reconnect with Forest Road 46 closer to Detroit if it were open).
From Portland, OR
- Take Hwy 26 to Forest Road 42 (Timothy Lake/Skyline Rd turnoff).
- Travel on Forest Road 42 for about 22 miles and turn left onto Forest Road 4220.
- Travel about 12 miles to Olallie Lake. (From Portland, you can take I-84 E to Hwy 26, or Hwy 224 to Hwy 212 to Hwy 26.)
Road notes
The road to Olallie Lake is inaccessible in the winter due to snow.
From the Forest Service
All fees
Overnight Use:
$125 per night
Additional Weekend Fee: $25 per night
Season details
6/27/26- 9/14/26
Ranger office
Clackamas River Ranger District
Address: 16400 Champion Way Sandy, OR 97055
Phone: 971-333-4100
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed 12 to 1 for lunch. (Closed on federal holidays)