About Olallie Lake Day Use/Picnic Site
Olallie Lake Day Use Area with its views of Olallie Lake and Mt. Jefferson in the background, is located adjacent to the Olallie Lake Resort. It is popular for picnicking, fishing and non-motorized boating. After being evacuated before the Lionshead Fire burned through in Sept., experiencing blowdown in winter storms, and being buried in snow at 5,000 ft., Olallie Lake reopened July 22, 2021! Contact the Olallie Lake Resort for reservation info for cabins and resort.Sites south of the lake, including Peninsula CG, Horseshoe Lake CG, and Skyline Rd, suffered extensive fire and storm damage and will NOT reopen in 2021.The PCT trailhead at Olallie Lake is also full of dangerous hazard trees and will remain closed in 2021. PCT hikers should join the PCT further north at Timothy Lake. (Or south at Pamelia Lake on the Willamette National Forest.)
How to Get There
Regular route CLOSED in 2021. Only access is from the north. From east or west, travel US Hwy 26 and take Forest Road 42 south (Timothy Lake/Skyline Rd. turnoff). Travel on Forest Road 42 for about 22 miles and turn left onto Forest Road 4220. Travel about 12 miles to Olallie Lake.Closed in winter.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Olallie Lake Day Use/Picnic Site
Heading to Olallie Lake Day Use/Picnic Site? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Olallie Lake Day Use/Picnic Site?
No central reservation system listed for Olallie Lake Day Use/Picnic Site. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/252330) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Olallie Lake Day Use/Picnic Site?
Regular route CLOSED in 2021. Only access is from the north. From east or west, travel US Hwy 26 and take Forest Road 42 south (Timothy Lake/Skyline Rd. turnoff). Travel on Forest Road 42 for about 22 miles and turn left onto Forest Road 4220. Travel about 12 miles to Olallie Lake.Closed in winter.
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