We are now closed for the 2024 season:( Reservations for the 2025 season can be made beginning on January 1, 2025 at 12:01am. We plan to open again on June 12, 2025 and close on September 28, 2025.
Weather Update for October 1st (Last one of the season): Yesterday's high was 62 degrees. This morning's low was 38 degrees. Currently, at 7:34am, we have a clear blue sky with very little wind. The data for September is below!
Month of September 2024 Totals: Precipitation 0.86" of which 0.59” fell on Sept 25th; Snow 0.0"; 91.4 deg. high on Sept 6th; 28.0 deg. low on Sept 30th. We had 22 days with 0 precipitation. The mean temp was 57.3 degrees, the average high was 70.3 degrees, and the average low was 44.2 degrees. The highest daily mean was 74.5 degrees on Sept 6th. The lowest daily mean was 44.3 degrees on Sept 29th. The lowest daily high was 54.8 degrees on Sept 15th and 29th, and the warmest low was 59.3 degrees on Sept 5th.
**Road update as of 10/1/24: The route in from Detroit is now open with delays to work on the trees and road. Expect 3-hour delays... Please contact the Detroit Ranger Station for updated information on the road. Weather Records by Year.pdf
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."