Takhlakh Lake Campground

Lake is warm (normal pool temperature) during summertime - bring your swimsuits and floats! Also, bring lots of bug spray - while the mosquitoes won't get you on the actual lake, rest assured they will swarm you everywhere else. When I visit again, I plan to bring electric fly swatters. I saw lots of people with mosquito head nets, which is not a bad idea. Ideal camp spots are near the lake, and, the middle row. If you are located on the outer row (next to the forest), it's not bad, but there are bears. Came during the 4th of July weekend, and the rangers were active in alerting us to keeping our food in our car in case of bears. The closest town is Randle, about 28 mi away but the roads between Randle and the lake are pretty awful - you'll end up taking an hour or more avoiding all the bumps in the road. If you forget something, Fischer's market in Randle has everything - we bought sleeping bags, bug spray, and instant coffee.

It's a very beautiful place to stay, but it's was the worst comping experience in my life. We expected the life would not be easy without water, however, didn't expect the biggest issue coming from mosquitoes. There were too many mosquitoes everywhere, it's hard to stay outside of tent. We had to return earlier for buying after-bits.

Lake is warm (normal pool temperature) during summertime - bring your swimsuits and floats! Also, bring lots of bug spray - while the mosquitoes won't get you on the actual lake, rest assured they will swarm you everywhere else. When I visit again, I plan to bring electric fly swatters. I saw lots of people with mosquito head nets, which is not a bad idea. Ideal camp spots are near the lake, and, the middle row. If you are located on the outer row (next to the forest), it's not bad, but there are bears. Came during the 4th of July weekend, and the rangers were active in alerting us to keeping our food in our car in case of bears. The closest town is Randle, about 28 mi away but the roads between Randle and the lake are pretty awful - you'll end up taking an hour or more avoiding all the bumps in the road. If you forget something, Fischer's market in Randle has everything - we bought sleeping bags, bug spray, and instant coffee.

Insane amount of Mosquitoes. It was so miserable you had to stay in your car. No amount of repellent or fire smoke will help. Many people leaving early.

Insane amount of Mosquitoes. It was so miserable you had to stay in your car. No amount of repellent or fire smoke will help. Many people leaving early.

Beautiful setting. The view of Mt. Adams looking across the lake is spectacular. The mosquitoes are the downside. They were unbearable for us.

Beautiful setting. The view of Mt. Adams looking across the lake is spectacular. The mosquitoes are the downside. They were unbearable for us.

Dusty site, but beautiful lake.

Dusty site, but beautiful lake.

Challenging times, including big wind storm in the days just prior to our arrival and smoke from regional fires enveloping the area during our stay. The camp host did all possible to keep us informed and make the stay as nice as possible. Outhouses clean, which is always appreciated.