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***Updated 8/10/26 Road Closure***: 46 is closed coming from Estacada at Ripplebrook due to the Austin Fire. Access to Olallie is open from Mt Hood on Skyline Road or from Detroit on 46. I will post as soon as I hear that 46 reopened...see driving directions below morning picture.
We are now open for the 2026 season! Store hours are 7:30am to 7:30pm seven days a week. Due to the remote location, we can only accept cash or checks at the store. We have no way to take cards.
Important: JULY 1st, 2026 Fire Ban is now in effect. Only items with an ON/OFF switch are allowed. Read the full fire restrictions Forest Order here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/mthood/alerts/fire-restrictions-effect-july-1
Weather Update for August 10th: Yesterday's high was 77 degrees. This morning's low was 45 degrees. At 7:15am, we once again have a clear blue sky with no smoke smell and very little to no wind at the moment. Looks like another beautiful day ahead! I have no information and cannot find any about the Austin fire near highway 46 online, but cabin guests were directed to come up by Mt Hood or Detroit yesterday afternoon. The Estacada way in was closed - I will let you know when I hear it reopened:)
We are now open for the 2026 season! Store hours are 7:30am to 7:30pm seven days a week. Due to the remote location, we can only accept cash or checks at the store. We have no way to take cards.
Important: JULY 1st, 2026 Fire Ban is now in effect. Only items with an ON/OFF switch are allowed. Read the full fire restrictions Forest Order here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/mthood/alerts/fire-restrictions-effect-july-1
Weather Update for August 10th: Yesterday's high was 77 degrees. This morning's low was 45 degrees. At 7:15am, we once again have a clear blue sky with no smoke smell and very little to no wind at the moment. Looks like another beautiful day ahead! I have no information and cannot find any about the Austin fire near highway 46 online, but cabin guests were directed to come up by Mt Hood or Detroit yesterday afternoon. The Estacada way in was closed - I will let you know when I hear it reopened:)
Option 2: The best route from the Salem area is through Detroit to Forest Hwy 46. Turn left just as you pass over the bridge into Detroit. Follow Forest Hwy 46 for approximately 25 miles. It is best to watch your odometer. At approximately 25 miles turn right onto FSR 4690. Olallie is painted on the road at the junction of 46 and 4690. Once on FSR 4690 the road is winding, and travel is very slow. Stay straight on FSR 4690 and follow the signs 13 miles to Olallie Lake (first sign is at the gate about 8 miles in).
Resort Overview...
Many areas of the Olallie Lake scenic area were impacted by the Lionshead fire. However, the cabin/resort area, Guard Station cabin, Olallie Meadows campground and cabin, Triangle Lake campground, most of the Paul Dennis campground and part of Camp 10 campground did survive the fire!! Please check the Campground page to see which campgrounds are open. Many thanks to the amazing work that was done by the Forest Service, Warm Springs firefighters and fire fighters from all areas coming in to help. They did risk their lives (they almost did not make it out) to save this area for all to enjoy for generations to come!!
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!
Diane Whitfield
Olallie Lake Resort
PO Box 80928
Portland, Oregon 97280
Questions? Please email us at olallielakeresort@gmail.com.
"This institution is an equal opportunity service provider and employer, which operates under a special use permit issued by the Mt. Hood National Forest, USDA Forest Service."
Olallie Lake Resort
PO Box 80928
Portland, Oregon 97280
Questions? Please email us at olallielakeresort@gmail.com.
"This institution is an equal opportunity service provider and employer, which operates under a special use permit issued by the Mt. Hood National Forest, USDA Forest Service."