Lodgepole Campground (Washington)

I gave a poor review at Lodgepole campground because the campground host did not enforce the quiet hours requirement during the 10 PM to 6 AM rule. Our neighbors had a portable generator next to their trailer and tent and kept their generator going from 8 PM until 9 AM both August 5 and August 6. When we asked them to turn it off or move it away from our tent, they just said "no, get over it" and moved the generator closer to our tent. When we reported this to the campground host he said there was nothing he could do as he had a prior confrontration with them.

I stayed only one night, during the peak of the summer. The campground felt "abandoned". Not only in its occupancy ( which gives you more privacy) but also in its care. I think the fire from a couple of seasons ago has left this site in a comeback stage. The highlight, however, was waking up at 3 AM to a clear sky doused with stars and galaxies ever so brightly. 1/2 hour in either direction will lead you to Tipso Lake on Mt. Rainier or Whistlin' Jacks, a restaurant on the river, resort, and gas station. Also plenty of river spots if you head East, away from the mountain. I will return, due to its location. FYI, the host provides no firewood and the bathrooms are a level 3-4 in cleanliness.

Initially the well was not working, a crew came in to repair things, after they left the pump was working but the water was brown, not suitable for drinking. So far as our camp site everything was fine.

Campground is nice except one huge problem. No WATER! Water is essential for drinking and to put out camp fires! Rec.gov/NFS has a duty to notify people of water issues beforehand! Apparently the pump and well is in serious disrepair. Fortunately the camp host was there to save the day. Kudos to the camp host that took his personal water jugs and traveled 6 mi to get water for us! Very disappointed in Rec.gov/NFS this year.

Great spot along American river

Camp was very clean and well maintained. The camp host was very friendly and helpful. The only complaint I have is that it is very close to the highway

the spot had a lot of room for our 20 foot trailer. there was a temporary water shortage that we did not know about until we got there. we arrived with no water in our tanks so we had a lighter load for towing. the next morning we found a nearby campground that had water, so we moved.

Quite, well maintained, very clean bathrooms.

We were in site 6, a nice pull through. Highway noise, but not enough to matter. Water was turned off, never found out why, since it's the middle of July. Access to the river is limited, you pretty much have to go through someone's campsite to get to the water.

Love the campground hated all the down trees made it very difficult to get around the park I sure hope something is done about it