About Takhlakh Lake Campground
Number of accommodations: 36
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Site Setup and Access
- Shaded Site
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Firewood Available
Water Access
- Lake Access
- Boat Ramp
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Reviews (276)
What Guests Are Saying
Takhlakh Lake Campground offers stunning scenery and a serene atmosphere, with clear waters and beautiful views of Mt. Adams. The campground is well-maintained, featuring clean facilities and friendly camp hosts. While it can be crowded on weekends and lacks potable water, the hiking opportunities and natural beauty make it a highly recommended destination for camping enthusiasts.
What Guests Are Saying
Takhlakh Lake Campground offers stunning scenery and a serene atmosphere, with clear waters and beautiful views of Mt. Adams. The campground is well-maintained, featuring clean facilities and friendly camp hosts. While it can be crowded on weekends and lacks potable water, the hiking opportunities and natural beauty make it a highly recommended destination for camping enthusiasts.
Review Summary
Lynn N
VerifiedAugust 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
The tent site (45) had a small, light-colored boulder situated in an unfortunate position ahead of the space we had to park our camper van in. One of us tripped over the boulder at night trying to walk to the pit toilet and hit her head/face on the ground, resulting in injuries. That boulder is a trip hazard and should be removed ASAP.
Lynn N
VerifiedAugust 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
The tent site (45) had a small, light-colored boulder situated in an unfortunate position ahead of the space we had to park our camper van in. One of us tripped over the boulder at night trying to walk to the pit toilet and hit her head/face on the ground, resulting in injuries. That boulder is a trip hazard and should be removed ASAP.
Jacob G
VerifiedAugust 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
The campground was pleasant. Even with the neighbors deciding that the radio needed to be very loud. The hosts were nice and you could tell they took pride in maintaining the restrooms. The trails needed some chainsaw maintenance. The road up from Cispus was absolutely horrible once it became gravel! Even going at basically 5 mph I thought my car s going to break.
Jacob G
VerifiedAugust 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
The campground was pleasant. Even with the neighbors deciding that the radio needed to be very loud. The hosts were nice and you could tell they took pride in maintaining the restrooms. The trails needed some chainsaw maintenance. The road up from Cispus was absolutely horrible once it became gravel! Even going at basically 5 mph I thought my car s going to break.
Donna Jean H
VerifiedAugust 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful and one of my favorite parks!! However I’m afraid that was my last time there because the roads just beat my car & trailer too much!🥲
Donna Jean H
VerifiedAugust 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful and one of my favorite parks!! However I’m afraid that was my last time there because the roads just beat my car & trailer too much!🥲
Thomas L
VerifiedAugust 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
Mosquitoes, mosquitoes, mosquitoes !
The only safe place was in the tent !
Arrived 7/31/22 planning to stay 3 nights. We lasted 2 and bailed out !
Lovely spot at the foot of Mt Adams, nice campground, good tent sites, pit toilets well maintained, friendly and helpful camp hosts....but the mosquitoes, sheesh !
People who knew what they were doing were wearing mosquito nets on their heads and in some cases "all over body" mosquito nets.
I would say don't go there until very late in the summer and hopefully they've thinned out by then !
I was there on a day trip as part of a different camping trip last summer, towards the end of august and there were virtually no mosquitoes at all. But early August this year.... not good at all
Thomas L
VerifiedAugust 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
Mosquitoes, mosquitoes, mosquitoes !
The only safe place was in the tent !
Arrived 7/31/22 planning to stay 3 nights. We lasted 2 and bailed out !
Lovely spot at the foot of Mt Adams, nice campground, good tent sites, pit toilets well maintained, friendly and helpful camp hosts....but the mosquitoes, sheesh !
People who knew what they were doing were wearing mosquito nets on their heads and in some cases "all over body" mosquito nets.
I would say don't go there until very late in the summer and hopefully they've thinned out by then !
I was there on a day trip as part of a different camping trip last summer, towards the end of august and there were virtually no mosquitoes at all. But early August this year.... not good at all
Alice F
VerifiedAugust 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
Bathrooms and campground were clean. Hosts were great. However, there were so many bugs you couldn't talk outside without getting a mouthful. We kept waiting for the bugs to go away as the sun came out, but if anything, they got worse. We went home early.
We will try again next year as this is usually one of our favorite campgrounds.
Alice F
VerifiedAugust 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
Bathrooms and campground were clean. Hosts were great. However, there were so many bugs you couldn't talk outside without getting a mouthful. We kept waiting for the bugs to go away as the sun came out, but if anything, they got worse. We went home early.
We will try again next year as this is usually one of our favorite campgrounds.
Location Takhlakh Lake Campground
Address:
Gifford Pinchot Nf Cowlitz Valley Ranger District
Randle, WA, 98377
United States
The nearest major road is US Highway 12, located approximately 24 miles to the south of Takhlakh Lake Campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 46.2808 / -121.599
Elevation: 1350 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
General
- 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.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026