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Peninsula Campground is the largest campground on Olallie Lake. Olallie lake is a large, high elevation lake bordered in part by the Warm Springs Reservation. As the name suggests, Peninsula Campground is on a large chunk of land that extends out into the lake; an ideal location for fishermen and paddle boaters. Located on Olallie Lake in the Olallie Lake Scenic Area. Contact the Clackamas River Ranger District for additional information at 503-630-6861.
From Estacada, OR - drive south on Highway 224 for 45 miles. The road becomes Forest Service Road 46. From Road 46, turn east onto Forest Service Road 4690 and drive 6 miles on pavement, then about 3 miles on gravel, to a junction with Forest Road 4220. Turn south and continue 5 miles past Olallie Lake Resort to the Peninsula Campground. The roads are closed in the winter.
Absolutely Beautiful place....But... The long Unkept dirt/ pot hole/ wash board drive is horrible.. we had a large group of friends go , 4 camp trailers and tenters... Not One driver said they would drive it again... not worth damaging your Rigs.. sorry we will be finding kinder locations.
All the other reviews are wrong it is a no swim lake because of the fact that all three native american tribes on the reservation depend on the water for drinking but it is in fact a float lake. Just no motors I belive electric trolling might be ok. But if you want to swim you can just go up a little ways to horseshoe lake. But the fishing is great mostly native rainbow trout even though tgey stock the lake.
Remote site with challenging road access (6 miles of gravel and pot holes). The views are great but the main lake is a no swim no float lake. Only non motor boats. Super remote location. If you have a light boat, strong suspension and fishing gear then this is the place for you!
Great spot to hit up for some winter camping if the conditions are right and you have the proper vehicle. Don’t forget your fishing gear for ice fishing! I imagine it would be really cramped during “prime” camping season thought. It was empty late December.
