Takhlakh Lake Campground
Campground · Washington · 54 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Gifford Pinchot National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 54
- Bookable sites
- 99 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 12
- People per site
- 4,425 ft
- Elevation
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.
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.
Facilities
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.
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.
Contact Info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (360) 686-3008 for general information.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.Charges & 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.
The facts
- Season: 07/01/2025 – 09/22/2025 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 54 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 99 ft
- Up to 12 people per site
- Loops: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
Site types
- 44 Standard Nonelectric
- 10 Tent Only Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
54 campsites at Takhlakh Lake Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 002 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 34 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 003 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 004 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 33 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 005 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 17 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 006 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 007 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 008 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 39 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 009 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 31 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 010 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 31 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 011 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 012 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 013 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 27 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 014 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 99 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 015 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 31 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 016 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 44 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 017 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 18 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 018 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 29 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 019 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 020 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 99 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 021 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 38 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 022 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 33 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 023 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 024 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 33 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 025 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 37 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 026 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 16 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 027 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 028 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 029 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 030 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 031 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 032 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 27 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 033 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 22 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 034 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 31 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 035 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 31 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 036 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 037 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 038 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 039 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 040 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 15 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 041 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 042 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 043 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 044 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 045 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 15 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 046 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 15 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 047 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 15 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 048 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 15 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 049 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 15 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 050 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 15 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 051 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 15 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 052 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 15 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 053 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 15 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 054 | AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 15 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
The last 7 miles of Forest Road 23 are gravel surfaced.
46.28083, -121.59861 · 46°16'51.0"N 121°35'55.0"W
Typical weather
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| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 10.2 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 4.8 | 3.7 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 2.6 | 6.1 | 9.7 | 10.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
Extra Vehicle Fee $8.00
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
More photos
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Common questions about Takhlakh Lake Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Takhlakh Lake Campground?
- Yes, Takhlakh Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Takhlakh Lake Campground have?
- 54 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Takhlakh Lake Campground?
- 99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Takhlakh Lake Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Takhlakh Lake Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Takhlakh Lake Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Takhlakh Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Takhlakh Lake Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Takhlakh Lake Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Camping : Reservations available approximately July, 2024. Single Site/$25
- Double Site/$45
Restrictions:
- Maximum vehicle length is 22 feet. Snow depth will make area inaccessible by vehicle from December to Mid to late June. This website will be updated once we are able to determine all snow has melted on road way and roads have been cleared of debri and down trees.
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Contact
- Phone 541-338-7869
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-24.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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