Triangle Lake (Olallie) Horse Camp
Triangle Lake Horse Camp is located on the south end of Triangle Lake in the Olallie Scenic area. While the lake is not visible from most campsites, it's just a short walk or ride down the hill. This campground offers tranquil sites in a setting of lodgepole pines and mountain hemlocks. Long gravel parking pads accommodate both camp vehicles and horse trailers. A variety of trails are open to horse riding. Other recreational activities include fishing and hiking.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Camping: $20/night for single family site. $30/night for double family site. $5/night for extra vehicle. Payment is made with cash or check at the campground drop box or to an Olallie Lake Resort employee. Credit or debit cards not accepted. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Mt. Hood National Forest |
| Booking | Olallie Lake Resort does not accept camping reservations. |
| Fees | Camping: $20/night for single family site. $30/night for double family site. $5/night for extra vehicle. Payment is made with cash or check at the campground drop box or to an Olallie Lake Resort employee. Credit or debit cards not accepted. |
| Rules | Vehicles 30 ft. max. Weed-free certified hay required per 36 CFR 261.50. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 44.8510° N, 121.7755° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedTriple Butte Rx
4 mi from the campground
- WildfireAustin
15 mi from the campground · 12,888 acres · 98% contained
- PrescribedMuddy Run Rx
16 mi from the campground · 152 acres
- WildfireBench
26 mi from the campground · 67,071 acres · 90% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Valians Sports ↗ | 31.3 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 33.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | Big Country RV ↗ | 50.3 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 2.6 mi
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miLodgepole4.4 mi trail
- 0.4 miRuss Lake0.7 mi trail
- 2.2 miFish Lake ↗2.7 mi trail
- 2.9 miRed Lake ↗5.4 mi trail
- 3.4 miOlallie Lake2.4 mi trail
- 3.4 miTimber Lake0.6 mi trail
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Clackamas Wilderness begins about 2.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 2.7 miClackamas Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 9,465 acres
- 3.7 miMt. Hood National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,060,160 acres
- 10.8 miMount Jefferson Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 109,098 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Olallie Meadows Guard StationBuilding · Estacada · 0.6 mi
- Olallie Lake Guard StationBuilding · Estacada · 2.6 mi
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Triangle Lake (Olallie) Horse Camp?
No. Triangle Lake (Olallie) Horse Camp is first-come, first-served. Olallie Lake Resort does not accept camping reservations. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Triangle Lake (Olallie) Horse Camp?
Camping: $20/night for single family site. $30/night for double family site. $5/night for extra vehicle.
Source: Forest Service
Is Triangle Lake (Olallie) Horse Camp open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Triangle Lake (Olallie) Horse Camp?
Triangle Lake (Olallie) Horse Camp is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Triangle Lake (Olallie) Horse Camp is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Lower Lake Campground (2.2 mi, first-come), Paul Dennis Campground (2.7 mi, first-come), and Camp Ten Campground (3.4 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby