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Triangle Lake Horse Camp – Mount Jefferson Wilderness, Oregon

Feb 12, 2026

Triangle Lake Horse Camp is located in Oregon’s Central Cascades within the Mount Jefferson Wilderness in the scenic Ollalie Lake area. This camp is not easily accessed so you will need to be prepared for rough roads, changing conditions and wildfire burn areas. The payoffs are enjoying the Pacific Crest Trail and big views of Mount Jefferson. If you’re adventurous, knowledgeable in wilderness skills and self-sustained, consider giving this one a try.

Note: This camp is scheduled for a 2026 scout trip to confirm road conditions and document the campground itself. If you’d like to help – please reach out.

Camp Overview

Campsites: 8 sites.
Fees: Single site $15/night. Double site $30/night. 50% off with Interagency Access Pass or Senior Passes. Additional vehicles $5 per night.
Permits: Self-issued wilderness permit.
Popularity: Rarely used.
Elevation: 4,570 feet
Season: June – September
Cell Service: No coverage.
User Notes: Ride to the nearby Ollalie Resort for ice cream or other snacks. Check road conditions via ranger station before you leave. Horses not allowed at Triangle Lake itself.

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Getting There

Directions: Travel east on OR Hwy 224 for 30.5 miles to Forest Road 46. Continue straight on Forest Road 46 and travel 14.8 miles to Forest Road 42 (Skyline Road). Turn left on Forest Road 42 and travel 4.3 miles to Forest Road 4220. Turn right (south) on Forest Road 4220 and travel 9 miles (approximately 0.5 mile south of Olallie Meadows Campground) to Triangle Lake Horse Camp Road (Forest Road 4220-155).

Google Directions: Map Link
GPS Coordinates: 44.85056, -121.77598
Road Conditions: Paved until the last 4 miles. Road becomes narrow gravel with deep ruts and potholes. In 2016, horses had to be unloaded to make it into camp. Funding may have improved the road since. Call ahead for conditions and be prepared for a rough journey. Update: A recent user reports that the road has been greatly improved as of 2025!
Gas Station: Nearest town with gas is Estacada, Oregon – plan appropriately.

Amenities & Camp Details

Stock Containment: Corrals
Stock Water: Yes – gravity tank. Unreliable in late season.
Potable Water: No.
Manure Bin: Yes.
Trash/Dumpster: No – pack it out.
Bathroom: Yes – vault toilet.
Day Use Parking: No.

Reserving Your Spot

Reservations: First come, first served.
Check In/Check Out: None specified.

Nearby Trails & GPX Tracks:

Please note that while all of these trails are open to horses – some of them may have extremely technical footing or steep grade. Use caution and risk assessment. Knowledge of reading topographic maps to assess route and terrain is highly recommended for this area.

OHT: PCT Northbound to Lemeti Meadow
OHT: Si Lake (shorter route)
OHT: Lower Lake, Fish Lake and Si Lake
OHT: Triangle Horse Camp to Jefferson Park (overnight route only; 15+ miles one way)
OHT: Blue Lake
OHT: Red Lake

Fire Damage Map

Nearby Dispersed Camps

Unknown but likely around this location. If you have dispersed camping info, please email adventure.equines@gmail.com.

Backcountry Camp Options

Pacific Crest Trail into the Mount Jefferson Wilderness. Otherwise unknown, if you have backcountry campsite info please email adventure.equines@gmail.com