Olallie Meadow Campground sits at 4,491 feet in Mt. Hood National Forest, north of Mount Jefferson. The single rental cabin costs $20-30 per night and offers open meadow views with Olallie Butte as the backdrop. It's rustic and remote, with no potable water or listed amenities.
Olallie Meadow Campground offers a rustic camping environment with options for single and premium sites.
Weather and SeasonsSummer is the practical window here. Expect daytime highs around 60-75°F and nights dropping into the 30s-40s at this elevation. The meadows are in bloom and access roads are clear. Trails and water levels support hiking, fishing, and boating. Winter brings heavy snow. Sometimes over 12 inches in a week during storms. And the area becomes difficult or impossible to reach.
Natural Features and SceneryThe campground occupies alpine meadow terrain with views of Olallie Butte and Mount Jefferson. Open grasslands meet dense forest at the edges. At this elevation, the meadows bloom in summer while Mount Jefferson holds snow on its upper slopes. Olallie Butte rises prominently to frame the northern view. The setting blends rolling meadow with volcanic peaks typical of this part of the Cascades.
Geological RegionTucked away in the pristine wilderness just north of Mount Jefferson, this secluded campground occupies a unique geological position where ancient volcanic peaks meet rolling alpine meadows. The remote location ensures an authentic camping experience, surrounded by untouched forests and natural grasslands that have remained largely unchanged for centuries.
Scenic Views"Big meadow with great views of Olallie Butte." User reviews highlight the view from the cabin as particularly nice.
Lodging & AccommodationsThere is no information about hotel-style lodges or additional accommodations at this campground.
Programs & ActivitiesThere is no mention of cultural or educational programs.