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Olallie Lake Guard Station Cabin

16 mi northeast of Idanha, OR · Verizon 4G · T-Mobile 4G

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
Jul–Augbest months

About Olallie Lake Guard Station Cabin

Olallie Lake Guard Station Cabin gives campers an old-fashioned cabin experience with its well-preserved features, including a massive rock chimney, interior wood and hand-wrought iron work. It provides access to a number of outdoor recreation opportunities as well as its namesake lake. The cabin is at nearly 5,000 feet so the season can be delayed by late snows which restricts cabin access. The Olallie Lake Guard Station Cabin is located in the heart of the Olallie Lake Scenic Area which has several lakes and miles of trails including the Pacific Crest Trail located adjacent to the cabin. Olallie Lake (240 arces in size) has non-motorized boating and excellent fishing. Rental row boats are available at the nearby Olallie Resort. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout. Swimming is allowed in all lakes except Olallie Lake. Some of the trails and most of the graveled roads are open for…

  • Managed by: Mt. Hood National Forest, FS
  • Where: 16 mi northeast of Idanha, OR · 44.81389, -121.79028

Things to do:

FishingHikingBoating & paddlingSwimmingBikingWildlife & birdingHistory & culture

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Weather by month

35°
24°Jan
36°
24°Feb
39°
25°Mar
43°
28°Apr
52°
34°May
58°
38°Jun
69°
45°Jul
69°
45°Aug
62°
41°Sep
49°
34°Oct
38°
28°Nov
33°
23°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.

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Cell signal

Verizon 4G · T-Mobile 4G

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Night sky: Truly dark

The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.

Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.

Stargazing nearby: Sisters (Dark Sky Community), 38 mi.