Available sites
36 total sitesAbout Takhlakh Lake Campground
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 / Launch
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Reviews (321)
What Guests Are Saying
Takhlakh Lake Campground offers stunning scenery, with beautiful views of Mount Adams and a serene lake, making it a lovely spot for camping and hiking. The campground is well-maintained, with clean facilities and friendly hosts. However, visitors should be cautious of wildlife, like rodents, and prepare for a rough drive in, as well as the requirement to pack out trash and bring their own water.
What Guests Are Saying
Takhlakh Lake Campground offers stunning scenery, with beautiful views of Mount Adams and a serene lake, making it a lovely spot for camping and hiking. The campground is well-maintained, with clean facilities and friendly hosts. However, visitors should be cautious of wildlife, like rodents, and prepare for a rough drive in, as well as the requirement to pack out trash and bring their own water.
Review Summary
Catherine K
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
Very popular in summer when the weather is good. There are always a fair number of day users which keep the launch area crowded.... So we prefer the sites with a little distance. The camp hosts do a great job of keeping the vault toilets clean.
John M
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
This is a great campground to stay at. The surroundings are spectacular, but to have only two 30 gallon trash cans to cover over 45 sites is ridiculous. If you’re having problems with dispersed campers dumping their garbage at campground, then deal with them, don’t penalize the folks who have paid to stay in the campground. This is a camp host decision sponsored by Rocky Mtn. Mgmt.
John M
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
This is a great campground to stay at. The surroundings are spectacular, but to have only two 30 gallon trash cans to cover over 45 sites is ridiculous. If you’re having problems with dispersed campers dumping their garbage at campground, then deal with them, don’t penalize the folks who have paid to stay in the campground. This is a camp host decision sponsored by Rocky Mtn. Mgmt.
Tony S
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
I was so impressed with this camp ground - the hosts were kind and kept the bathrooms clean and the lake was beautiful. We also had great neighbors! Really made our first camping trip as a family really nice!
Tony S
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
I was so impressed with this camp ground - the hosts were kind and kept the bathrooms clean and the lake was beautiful. We also had great neighbors! Really made our first camping trip as a family really nice!
Jon E
VerifiedAugust 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
Very nice spot, great view and lots of trees. Downside is how folks will park in campsites for day use and not leave room for those with reservations. Campers also have a bad habit to drive to the bathroom and block the road for 10-15 min. USFS could use some more folks to keep up on folks behaving badly. Despite stage 2 fire conditions many still with open flames, again if you want the lake to keep looking pretty with trees, crack down on those people not paying heed to the extreme fire conditions. If you have a site near the water, lock things up, people walk through your campsite.
Jon E
VerifiedAugust 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
Very nice spot, great view and lots of trees. Downside is how folks will park in campsites for day use and not leave room for those with reservations. Campers also have a bad habit to drive to the bathroom and block the road for 10-15 min. USFS could use some more folks to keep up on folks behaving badly. Despite stage 2 fire conditions many still with open flames, again if you want the lake to keep looking pretty with trees, crack down on those people not paying heed to the extreme fire conditions. If you have a site near the water, lock things up, people walk through your campsite.
Erin S
VerifiedAugust 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
Some sites are very small and top of neighbors. Others are lovely! Make note that all photos online (ie. Google Images) of the site maps are wrong- the vague spot this program at Recreation.com places sites (ie. lake side, or internal to the loops) is correct, but the best you’re gunna get in determining site placement.
Erin S
VerifiedAugust 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
Some sites are very small and top of neighbors. Others are lovely! Make note that all photos online (ie. Google Images) of the site maps are wrong- the vague spot this program at Recreation.com places sites (ie. lake side, or internal to the loops) is correct, but the best you’re gunna get in determining site placement.
Sara W
VerifiedAugust 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
Continues to be our favorite campground. Well maintained and absolutely gorgeous. Worth all the planning and time it takes us to get there.
Location & Directions for Takhlakh Lake Campground
Gifford Pinchot Nf Cowlitz Valley Ranger District, Randle, WA 98377 United States
Elevation: 1,350 ft
Highway access
The nearest major road is US Highway 12, located approximately 24 miles to the south of Takhlakh Lake Campground.
Nearby National Park
Stevens Canyon Entrance
Approximate driving time: over 1 hr (69 min)
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: October 20, 2026