Takhlakh Lake Campground

Our first visit to Takhlakh Lake and we had a wonderful time. Of course the spectacular view of Mt. Adams was a high point but the campground was also exceptional. Tidy and well maintained- it's clear that the camp hosts, Aron and Casey, were doing a supurb job, While the road in was a little rough it was definitely worth the trip

Takhlakh is one of our favorite spots as long as the mosquitos aren't around. Beauty abounds! There are no services - you need to bring EVERYTHING including water, and pack it all out. Hiking is great as is mountain biking. The camp hosts are friendly and do a great job of keeping everything tidy.

Amazing time! Great temps, not cold at night, and no mosquitoes. All the sites appeared to have a nice smooth framed tent pad, very convenient. Definitely worth the drive! Try to catch the alpine glow in the eve on the mountain - out of this world.

We've been camping at Lake Takhlakh for over 20 years, and it’s always been one of our favorite places. The lake is crystal clear, the trails are beautiful and family-friendly, and the campground itself, while rustic, is clean and well-maintained. It's a truly special, peaceful place. However, the current camp host significantly impacted our experience this year. He was overly aggressive with enforcement, especially at night, disrupting respectful campers over minor issues. Simple, long-standing camping traditions like sitting around the fire and talking quietly after dark were abruptly shut down, not just for us but for nearby campers as well. It’s heartbreaking to see such a beloved spot lose its welcoming atmosphere. The natural beauty is still there—but until the campground is under better, more balanced management, it’s hard to recommend.

Beautiful scenery and location, though it’s rather remote. Spot 23 was very nice, no complaints. Very impressed with how diligent and helpful the host was. This place was spotless, not a speck of trash anywhere.

Thank you to the camp hosts, who were present, reasonable and friendly. I think the trail around the lake and the nearby Takh-Takh Meadows might need a machete taken through it just to cut back some of the overgrowth (not trees - mostly the bushes) that lean way over the path, but other than that - which may not even be a responsibility of the hosts or campground itself, the stay was exceptional and nostalgic. The mosquitos were non existent, and the fish were jumping constantly through the day.

A very special place to seek relaxation and connection.

Pros:
- Lake is clean and clear and the view of Mt Adams was amazing!
- Easy access to lake from the campsites
- Sites are shady
- It's not a busy/crazy area since the lake and campground are small
- Bathrooms were clean
- Hike around the lake is about 1 mile and was an easy trail for our young kids

Cons:
- No potable water - bring lots of extra for dishes, etc.
- Most of the sites are small, on a hill and have only one tent pad
- No cell service with AT&T

The camp hosts who take care of the facilities here are great. Things are kept clean and in good order. I've never been here before but this has become one of my most favorite places to camp.

Beautiful campground. Appreciated the camp host taking the burn ban seriously. Bathrooms were cleaner than any time we have camped there in the last 12 years.