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Horseshoe Lake (Olallie) Campground - Closed

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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.

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Pamelia Lake

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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

Location

Horseshoe Lake (Olallie) Campground - Closed is located in Oregon

Directions

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

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

Tent Sites
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Features

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Picnic Table
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Visitors consistently highlighted the remote lakeside location with excellent stargazing and recreational opportunities. Multiple campers emphasized that 4WD with high ground clearance is absolutely essential due to the rough access road. The quiet, uncrowded setting appeals to those seeking solitude despite seasonal mosquito activity.

CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BY

Evan M.

Guide

Reviewed May. 9, 2019

Amazing!

Never stayed here overnight but come up for the day from ollallie! Beautiful and quiet.

Shannon O.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 10, 2018

my secret slice of heaven

This campground is only accesible with 4wd and some serious ground clearance.

If your vehicle can handle the drive, this should be your next trip!

Fishing and great swimming as this shallow lake warms up nicely/

Kristina G.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 18, 2018

Beautiful Lake and Stars!!

We visited Horseshoe Lake campground in mid-June and saw some snow still on the ground! This campground is not accessible for those not familiar with their vehicle's capabilities, or who have crummy tires, the drive in is ROUGH.

We stayed in Site 7, perfect for 3-4 small tents, or 1-2 large ones. It appears to be the largest site, and a short walk to the only vault toilet. Most of the sites are fairly private. This one is right on the road, bit with only 10 sites and very little through traffic, this wasn't any sort of problem. It was right on the lake, and though the mosquiotos were out in full force, it's not unexpected, and was only annoying until we got a nice fire going.

We camped while the campgound was technically closed, but were okayed to do so by the camp hosts at Olallie Lake. With that, the lake wasn't stocked with fish, and it wasn't busy, just some other quiet campers like us.

There are several beautiful lakes nearby with hikes and canoeing and fishing available, which we took advantage of as well.

The stars were out in full force since the light pollution was zero, which made for an amazing nightime view.

Overall a great quick trip, and somewhere I'd for sure camp in again.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the max vehicle length at Horseshoe Lake (Olallie) Campground - Closed?

Horseshoe Lake (Olallie) Campground - Closed allows vehicles up to 16 feet.

Are fires allowed at Horseshoe Lake (Olallie) Campground - Closed?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Horseshoe Lake (Olallie) Campground - Closed, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Horseshoe Lake (Olallie) Campground - Closed?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.

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