Olallie Lake Resort is a privately run lakeside base in the Olallie Lake Scenic Area, part of the Clackamas River Ranger District. Stay in a cabin or yurt or set up camp, then spend your days fishing, boating, hiking, watching for wildlife and taking in the scenery. It’s a quiet spot.
It’s also remote. There’s no cell service, the roads in are rough, and you won’t find a gas station or repair shop, so fill your tank and arrive prepared. The Forest Service lists no drinking water. From Estacada, follow Highway 224 and Forest Road 46 beyond Ripplebrook Store, then Forest Roads 4690 and 4220. From Highway 26, Forest Road 42 (Skyline Road) links to 4220.
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Things to do
- Wildlife viewing
- Viewing
- Fishing
Getting there
- Closed and snowed out in winter months.
From Estacada, OR
- Take Hwy 224, which turns into FR 46, to Ripplebrook Store.
- Continue about 22 miles and then turn left onto 4690.
- In about 9 miles turn right onto 4220 (at the gate) and continue 5 miles to the resort.
From Portland, OR
- Take Hwy 26 to FR 42 (Timothy Lake/Skyline Rd turnoff).
- Continue on FR 42 for 18 miles on a two-lane road, when it will then turn into a one-land road.
- Continue on FR 42 (single lane) for about 4.5 miles and turn left onto FR 4220.
- Continue 3 miles on paved FR 4220 and then 4 miles on gravel FR 4220 to the Olallie gate.
- Continue 5 more miles on FR 4220 to the resort. (From Portland, you can take I-84 E to Hwy 26, or Hwy 224 to Hwy 212 to Hwy 26.)
From the Forest Service
Reservations
Contact Olallie Lake Resort for reservation details.
Rules and restrictions
Motorized boats are not allowed on Olallie Lake.
No swimming is allowed in Olallie Lake. However, Head Lake is nearby (within 5 minutes of the store) and has a dock, large rocks to sit on, and is a wonderful swimming lake.
All dogs must be kept on a leash. Well-behaved dogs are allowed at the resort, but if your dog likes to bark or is threatening, then please board your dog. Do not leave dog unattended in the cabins or yurts.
No exotic pets are allowed.
All fees
Credit & debit cards are not accepted. Cash or check payments only. Visit Olallie Lake Resort for details.
Passes and permits
The Federal Interagency Senior and Access Pass is accepted for a 50% discount on single-site camping.
Season details
06/12/2025 - 9/28/2025