4.1323 reviewsPrice
$20 - $36/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
6 campsites
Season
This campground is m...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$20 - $36/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
6 campsites
Season
This campground is m...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Tent campers who want genuine solitude near water will find it here. Sites are far enough apart that you won't hear neighbors, the vault toilets are consistently clean, and August hits the sweet spot between snowmelt and bug season. Bring your own water.
July visits without serious bug protection get ugly fast. Anglers expecting productive fishing will be disappointed by the lake's mediocre output. The Adams Fork Bridge on FR 5601 is currently closed, so confirm your access route before driving 40 minutes out of Randle.
Reference information about Campground: Olallie Lake sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>This campground, on the shores of Ollalie Lake, offers 5 small sites and one larger area with room for RVs. The sites offer scenic views of Mt. Adams from the lake. It’s located in a high elevation stand of lodgepole and subalpine pine. Mosquitos can be numerous in the early season.</p><p>Some parking spurs are at a right angle, so backing may be challenging. </p><p>Nearby <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recreation/recarea/?recid=31296">High Lakes Trail #116</a> and <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recreation/recarea/?recid=31272">East Canyon Trail #265</a> are open to motorcycle use.</p><p>View a <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1032664.pdf">Olallie Lake Campground map</a> (.pdf).</p>
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Summer is the practical visiting window. July through September offers daytime temperatures around 60-75°F, with nights dropping to 30-45°F. Trails clear of snow, water levels hold steady for small boats and float tubes, and the lake is accessible by vehicle. Mosquitoes and biting flies peak in July, according to camper reports. Winter closes the area completely under snow. Spring access is unreliable and wet.
Early fall likely offers clear views, cooler temps and fewer mosquitoes; trails remain accessible.
Olallie Lake campground boasts basic amenities, including restrooms and picnic tables. However, potable water is not available. Reviewers have noted the clean condition of the vault toilets, which add to the overall positive maintenance of the campground. The scenery, described as offering 'beautiful views of Mt. Adams,' further enhances its appeal.
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