Forest Service
Takhlakh Lake Campground
Forest Service campground in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Lewis / South Cascades with 54 sites, Reservations may be available.
Campground Details
- Season
- Reservations may be available
- Rate
- $25-45/night
- Sites
- 54
- Accessible sites
- Not listed
- Max RV length
- 99 ft
- Phone
- Not listed
- County
- Lewis / South Cascades
- Parent area
- Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Overview
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. This location has limited staffing. Please call (360) 686-3008 for general information.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.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. Near the campground, hikers can access trailheads for the 2,663-mile Pacific Crest Trail. This leads to the Highline Trail,...
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Location Notes
- Address
- Gifford Pinchot NF Cowlitz Valley Ranger District, Randle, WA
- 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.
Source Notices
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Check in: 2 pm, Check out: 12 pm (noon)
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No potable water, bring your own drinking water
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ATVs and OHVs are not allowed in the campground
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Click here for more information about Gifford Pinchot National Forest
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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.
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Extra vehicle fee of $8.00/night of stay .