Anglers and paddlers will find direct access to Horseshoe Lake at this 10-site campground, though reaching it requires serious preparation. The Forest Service road demands 4WD vehicles with high ground clearance, making this spot inaccessible to standard passenger cars and most RVs over 16 feet.
Sites remain fairly private despite the compact layout, with Site 7 offering the most space for multiple tents and proximity to the single vault toilet. The shallow lake warms for swimming during summer months, and campsites near Mt. Hood National Forest provide additional options for those seeking easier access. Snow lingers into mid-June at this elevation, and mosquitoes emerge once temperatures rise.
Description
Located on the high and lovely Horseshoe Lake. Located just south of Monon Lake in the Olallie Scenic Area, Horseshoe Lake Campground is sandwiched between the shoreline of Horseshoe Lake and NF-4220. Due to the area's remote nature, although the campsites are just off of NF-4220, few vehicles pass by which makes this outdoor recreation area so special. The lake, as the name might imply, is horseshoe-shaped with a small channel leading to the lake’s southern half. Recreational activities include hiking, fishing, and non-motorized boating.
Reservation Info
Sites south of the Olallie Lake, including Peninsula CG, Horseshoe Lake CG, and Skyline Rd, suffered extensive damage in Lionshead Fire and subsequent winter storm blowdown and will NOT reopen this year.
Map & DirectionsHorseshoe Lake (Olallie) Campground is located in Oregon near Idanha
Public CampgroundDirections
From Estacada, OR - go 27 miles southeast on OR Highway 224, 19 miles east on Forest Road 46, 8 miles southeast on FR 4690, and 7 miles south on FR 4220.
Coordinates
44.78100069 N
121.78500075 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 36 min from Bend, OR
- 2 hrs 50 min from Portland, OR
- 3 hrs 9 min from Albany, OR
- 3 hrs 16 min from Salem, OR
