About Takhlakh Lake Campground
Number of accommodations: 36
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Reviews (138)
What Guests Are Saying
Takhlakh Lake Campground offers stunning scenery, with breathtaking views of Mt. Adams and a well-maintained lake. The hiking trails and campground facilities are generally clean, and the camp hosts receive praise for their friendliness and diligence. However, issues such as a lack of potable water, occasional overcrowding, and recent management challenges can detract from the experience, especially during peak times.
What Guests Are Saying
Takhlakh Lake Campground offers stunning scenery, with breathtaking views of Mt. Adams and a well-maintained lake. The hiking trails and campground facilities are generally clean, and the camp hosts receive praise for their friendliness and diligence. However, issues such as a lack of potable water, occasional overcrowding, and recent management challenges can detract from the experience, especially during peak times.
Review Summary
Mike L
VerifiedDecember 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
I mostly enjoyed the experience except that I brought my small boat and the boat ramp was unusable. I recommend that someone repair the lower section of the boat ramp so that someone can launch a small boat with electric motor.
Bryan T
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
The scenery is unbelievable, and the hiking in the area excellent. Be sure to go up to Taklakh Meadows and take the high route, the views are fantastic. The campground is large and sites are well laid out, but it was very crowded when I was there (a weekend in July). most sites had multiple famililies, It was loud (One family projected movies on a sheet they hung up) and unfortunately due to recent staffing cuts at the forest service, there was not a camp host on site which lead to issues like garbage piling up and no toilet paper in the restrooms. Things go bad fast when you have 250 people in a campground and no toilet paper. Probably the most scenic campground in the Gifford Pinchot forest however.
Gina S
VerifiedDecember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
The campground was peaceful and beautiful. The vault toilets were nice and clean. The path around the lake was convenient to our campsite, and we enjoyed swimming at the day use area. I hope to return. No potable water is on site, so make sure to bring your water with you!
Christine S
VerifiedDecember 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
We had made reservations. When we got to the campground, there were sites we liked better that were open. The campground hosts would not change us without having to sacrifice the cost of the site we'd reserved and paying anew for the new site.
Mark D
VerifiedNovember 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
Incredible campground. Beautiful views and great camp hosts.
Zach R
VerifiedOctober 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
Really nice and well taken care of campground, I will definitely come back and explore again.
Sofia M
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
Absolutely gorgeous
Randi T
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
This is a beautiful camp ground and lake. It is well maintained and has many nice private sites to camp. There is a wonderful trail around the lake and into stunning woods. We will camp here again.
Cleveland H
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
Takhlakh lake is stunning. We had a site on the lake with lots of room. We had blue sky, sunshine and cool air. The hike around the lake and to the meadow was fabulous! Gorgeous scenery, plant life (my passion) and trail in excellent condition. Campground host was very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this site.
Skye L
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful campground, serene lake, unbeatable views. The camp hosts enforced the rules which was appreciated.
Location Takhlakh Lake Campground
Address:
Gifford Pinchot Nf Cowlitz Valley Ranger District
Randle, WA, 98377
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 46.2808 / -121.599
Elevation: 1350 feet
Policies & Rules
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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 . |
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Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle. |
