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Paul Dennis (olallie)

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $20 per night; double site $30; additional vehicle $10. Paul Dennis (olallie) is a National Forest campground near Estacada, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Estacada, Oregon

Olallie Lake, site of Paul Dennis Campground
Olallie Lake, site of Paul Dennis Campground. Photo: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, CC BY-SA 2.0
Managed by
National Forest
Max RV length
16 ft
Access road
Mixed paved and unpaved

Paul Dennis (olallie) sits inside Mt. Hood National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Olallie Lake north shore: Campground on the north shore of Olallie Lake in the Olallie Lake Scenic Area, past the Olallie Lake Resort buildings; hiking, fishing and canoeing. Snow usually blocks access until June.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $20 per night; double site $30; additional vehicle $10

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Max RV length
16 ft
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Access road
Mixed paved and unpaved
Elevation
4,993 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage mapped
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.5 mi away
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.4 mi away
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Paul Dennis (olallie)?
No. Paul Dennis (olallie) is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Paul Dennis (olallie)?
Camping at Paul Dennis (olallie) costs Single Site: $20 per night; double site $30; additional vehicle $10.
Is there drinking water at Paul Dennis (olallie)?
No. Paul Dennis (olallie) has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Is there cell service at Paul Dennis (olallie)?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but T-Mobile shows 4G LTE about 0.5 mi away and Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.4 mi away. The FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at Paul Dennis (olallie) itself, and nothing from AT&T within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Paul Dennis (olallie)?
Paul Dennis (olallie) is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Paul Dennis (olallie)

fishypedia.com · 26 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Lake Billy Chinook, whose mapped center point is 26 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Lake Billy Chinook fishing on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Paul Dennis (olallie), in straight-line miles: Breitenbush Hot Springs (hot spring, 9.5 miles), Bagby Hot Springs (hot spring, 21 miles), and Opal Creek / Little North Santiam (swimming hole, 23 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Estacada and campgrounds in Jefferson.

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First-come, first-served Single Site: $20 per night; double site $30; additional vehicle $10
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