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Olallie Lake Resort

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Olallie Lake Resort originated in 1932. It is a remote high mountain rustic resort located in the Mt. Hood National Forest with an amazing view of Mt. Jefferson. Today, the resort still feels like the 1930?s with a small general store, wooden rowboats to rent and 10 cabins that have wood burning stoves, kerosene lanterns, outside water spigots and no cell phone or internet service. It is a place to relax and enjoy the magical surroundings of the Olallie Lake Scenic Area. We are open seasonally from June to October, depending on snowmelt.

Olallie Lake is stocked with rainbow trout yearly by the Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife. Since the resort was established, Olallie Lake has been a no swimming, no motorized boats kind of lake. It is a favorite fishing spot for generations of families and new comers each summer. Within the Olallie Lake Scenic Area, we have 46 other lakes that are wonderful for swimming. Head Lake, located across the road from the resort, is where many cabin guests and campers like to swim.

In addition to fishing and swimming, many people visit the area to hike and camp. The Pacific Crest Trail is located within 1/10th of a mile from the resort and provides miles of beautiful hiking. There are also many other trails that range from easy to difficult. For camping, we have 7 forest service campgrounds in the area, three of which are located on Olallie Lake. All the campsites are primitive ? no running water, only pit toilets. Campsites rent on a first come first serve basis; no reservation needed.

Please be mindful of the remote location ? no gas, no internet, no electricity, no ATM and no cell phone coverage. Olallie Lake Scenic Area is just a beautiful, peaceful place to visit.

We look forward to having you visit this summer!

Olallie Lake Resort has 10 cabins available, each with a view of the lake. There are three small cabins, two medium and five large available.

We have two yurts - currently located in the Paul Dennis Campground. Each yurt has two bedrooms and a front livingroom/kitchen area. For sleeping, there are two queen size beds and one futon. Campfires are allowed in the yurt area. The yurts have a propane heater, propane lights and a stove top with two burners.

The cabins are very rustic in nature, no electricity or indoor plumbing. Outside of each cabin is a water spigot with usable water. There are outhouses located throughout the cabin area.

Outdoor fires are not allowed in the cabin area except at the cabin campfire area above cabins 1-4. Each cabin has a wood stove inside, and wood is provided for the inside stove only.

Please see the attached pages for more detailed descriptions, photos and pricing.

Also check out the Resort Map page for specific cabin locations.

We look forward to helping you enjoy the amazing beauty and peacefulness of Olallie Lake Resort and surrounding area.

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Marcus M.
Reviewed Jan. 15, 2021

Correction

There are a couple differences between the Olallie Lake Resort and its facilities vs The Olallie Lake Guard Station Cabin. Although near to each other on the lake, and both managed by the  resort staff, the Guard Station Cabin is owed by the Forest Service. They do not allow pets in the cabin or in your car when you rent it. 

The resort rents a number of rustic cabins themselves, along with two yurts, and operates a number of nearby campgrounds, the store, and the boat rentals.

The Guard Station Cabin must be rented from Recreation.gov , and has much less basic facilities, kitchen with hot & cold running water.  Propane powered stove/oven,  refrigerator , and built in lights.  Pit toilet nearby,

I believe the other reviews refer to the resort's cabins.

B
Reviewed Jul. 1, 2020

Peaceful getaway

This is a great location to get away from the modern world and enjoy the outdoors. Lots of great hiking trails and views are amazing. Definitely bring your bug spray and don’t try to drive those gravel roads in a small car (I drove up with a scion TC and a 12 minute drive took an hour having to avoid pot holes and everything) I loved the location and the accommodations are great. They have a little shop nearby but it’s cash only if you really need something so pack what you need. And bring a lantern

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Dan J.
Reviewed Sep. 11, 2019

Olallie Lake Rustic Resort Cabin Rental

The Olallie Lake Rustic Resort is a wonderful place to get away from it all and relax in nature on the shore of a lovely high-mountain lake.

Here are a few points of interest:

  • Fishing: Olallie Lake is stocked with rainbow trout and brood trout. They rent row boats for trolling. Motor boats are not allowed (which is nice).

  • Hiking: There are several miles local trails to hike on. There's a four mile hike around Olallie Lake, the Redlake Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) that can take you all the way to Mexico or Canada.

  • Swimming: No swimming is allowed in Olallie Lake.  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. There are also over 25 lakes in the scenic area to hike to and swim in.

  • Dogs: Dogs are allowed! Yay! But they must be kept on leash per Forest Service regulations.

  • Getting there: The last ten miles, or so, of the road are pretty rough. Most reasonable cares should be able to make it but I'd suggest a 4x4.

There are cabin and yurt rentals and a little general store which has food and adult beverages. Like most resort stores it's a little pricey.

The cabins are comfortable and have wood stoves (firewood is included).

SiteCabin #9 (medium sized cabin)
Month of VisitNovember

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Olallie Lake Resort is located in Oregon

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Mt. Hood National Forest 4 NF-4220
OR

Coordinates

44.81392813023781 N
121.78893154386533 W

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