Takhlakh Lake Campground
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Takhlakh Lake Campground sits at an elevation of 4,400 feet in a well-shaded location next to its namesake lake. The campground sits at the base of Mt. Adams, providing visitors with incredible views in every direction. The campground has a short season, but it's a particularly popular destination for hikers exploring the trails around Mt. Adams.
The campground consists of 54 back-in sites with unpaved parking spurs that vary in length from 15 to 40 feet. Some sites are tent only.
No drinking water is provided at this campground, but other amenities include vault toilets, picnic tables and campfire rings.
Takhlakh Lake Campground offers accessible sites and activities and amenities that support current accessibility standards.
Need to Know
Check in: 2 pm, Check out: 12 pm (noon)
- No potable water, bring your own drinking water
- ATVs and OHVs are not allowed in the campground
- Click here for more information about Gifford Pinchot National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Extra vehicle fee of $8.00/night of stay .
Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle.
Natural Features
Takhlakh Lake is part of the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District, which is located in the northernmost portion of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
This location offers breathtaking views of not only Mt. Adams, but also Mt. Rainier, and Mt. Saint Helens.
Nearby Attractions
Near the campground, hikers can access trailheads for the 2,663-mile Pacific Crest Trail. This leads to the Highline Trail, which attracts experienced hikers and backpackers for its views of Mt. Rainier, Mount St. Helens and Oregon's Mt. Hood.
Recreation
The campsite offers access to the Takhlakh Loop, an accessible trail suitable for all ages and skill levels and the Takhlakh Meadow Trail.
The lake provides an ideal spot for anglers to cast for rainbow trout and for boaters looking to kayak or canoe. The lake is reserved for non-motorized use only.
Changes & Cancellations
Cancellations
Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.
A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.
Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
No-Shows
A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.
No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.
Refunds
Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.
Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.
For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.
In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.
Contact Information
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Gifford Pinchot NF Cowlitz Valley Ranger District Randle WA 98377
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 541-338-7869
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From I-5: Take exit 68 and head east on US Highway 12 to Randle, Washington. Turn south onto State Highway 131 and travel 1 mile, stay left at the Y and continue southeast on Forest Road 23 for 30 miles to Forest Road 2329. Turn left onto Forest Road 2329 and follow it through the junction with Forest Road 5601. Proceed on Forest Road 2329 for 3/4-mile to the campground.
The last 7 miles of Forest Road 23 are gravel surfaced.
Available Campsites
- Site 054, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 049, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 042, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 052, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 048, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 053, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 051, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 043, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 044, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 045, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 050, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 046, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 041, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 047, Loop AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
