Peninsula (Olallie Lake) Campground campground
Peninsula (Olallie Lake) Campground
The campground features well-maintained sites with picnic tables and fire rings, ensuring a homely atmosphere during your stay. Additionally, vault toilets are available for visitors' convenience. It is important to note that this campground does not provide water, so it is advisable to bring enough drinking water for your stay.
Reservations are not accepted at Peninsula Campground, making it a first-come, first-served facility. It is recommended to arrive early, especially during the peak season, to secure a site. The best time to visit this campground is during the summer months when the weather is mild, allowing for various recreational activities like fishing, hiking, and boating.
While enjoying your time at Peninsula Campground, be cautious of wildlife encounters, including bears and other animals that may be attracted to food. Proper food storage and disposal practices are essential to ensure the safety of both campers and wildlife. Additionally, it is crucial to follow Leave No Trace principles and leave the campground as pristine as you found it.
Overall, Peninsula Campground offers a serene and natural camping experience in the heart of Oregon's wilderness. With its stunning location and basic amenities, it is an ideal destination for those seeking relaxation and outdoor adventures.
What's on-site at Peninsula (Olallie Lake) Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Peninsula (Olallie Lake) Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peninsula Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Camp Ten (Olallie Lake) Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Paul Dennis (Olallie Lake) Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Horsehoe Lake Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Lower Lake Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Peninsula (Olallie Lake) Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shitike Cr | 54 cfs | → |
| No Santiam R Blw Boulder Crk | 599 cfs | → |
| Breitenbush R Abv French Cr Nr Detroit | 281 cfs | → |
| Metolius River Near Grandview | 1,300 cfs | → |
| Blowout Creek Near Detroit | 29 cfs | → |
| Oak Grove Fork Above Powerplant Intake | 317 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Peninsula (Olallie Lake) Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Forks | 1.0 in | -1.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Marion Forks | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Peavine Ridge | 322.0 in | 321.0 in | → |
| Peavine Ridge | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Clackamas Lake | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Clackamas Lake | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Mount Hood National Forest
- Wilderness Clackamas
- Wilderness Bull Of The Woods
- Wilderness Opal Creek
- Detroit Lake State Recreation Area
- Wilderness Roaring River
Boat launches
- Peninsula Campground
- Ollalie Lake Resort
- Elk Lake Campgound
- Hoover Campground
- Detroit Lake Marina
- Kane's Marina
Points of interest
- Gold Butte Lookout
- Coffin Mountain Lookout
- Camp Sherman Fish Viewing Platform
- Metolius River
- Head Of The Metolius Observation Site
- Sand Mountain Lookout
Paddle runs
- Breitenbush Lake To Confluence With North Fork Breitenbush River
- Russel Lake To Mt. Jefferson Wilderness Boundary
- Mt. Jefferson Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Breitenbush River
- Highway 22 To Confluence With Rainbow Creek
- Confluence With North Fork Breitenbush River To Detroit Reservoir
- Timothy Lake Dam To Slackwater Of Harriet Lake
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Peninsula (Olallie Lake) Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Peninsula (Olallie Lake) Campground
Can I make reservations at Peninsula (Olallie Lake) Campground?
Yes -- this campground accepts reservations. Snoflo recommends booking early for peak season; check the operator (Recreation.gov / state park system / private operator) for the booking window and cancellation policy.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Peninsula (Olallie Lake) Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Peninsula (Olallie Lake) Campground.