Mt. Adams behind Takhlakh Lake
Takhlakh Lake Campsite
Takhlakh Lake Campsite loop
Takhlakh Lake picnic table
Takhlakh Lake Campground road

Featured amenities

Restrooms Restrooms

Available sites

36 total sites

About Takhlakh Lake Campground

Takhlakh Lake Campground sits at an elevation of 4.4 ft in a well-shaded location next to its namesake lake. The campground sits at the base of Mt. Adams, providing visitors with incredible views in every direction. The campground has a short season, but it's a particularly popular destination for hikers exploring the trails around Mt. Adams.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Restrooms Restrooms
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • Shaded Site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Firewood Available
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
  • Boat Ramp / Launch
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

36 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 005, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 019, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 020, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 023, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 024, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 025, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 026, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 033, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 034, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 035, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 036, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 037, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 038, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 039, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 040, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 041, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 042, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 043, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 044, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 045, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 046, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 047, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 048, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 049, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 050, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

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.

Review Summary

4.2
321 reviews
5
57.0%
183
4
22.1%
71
3
8.1%
26
2
8.1%
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1
4.7%
15

Zach R

Verified

October 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Really nice and well taken care of campground, I will definitely come back and explore again.

Zach R

Verified

October 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Really nice and well taken care of campground, I will definitely come back and explore again.

Mark D

Verified

November 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Incredible campground. Beautiful views and great camp hosts.

Mark D

Verified

November 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Incredible campground. Beautiful views and great camp hosts.

Christine S

Verified

December 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND

3

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.

Christine S

Verified

December 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND

3

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.

Gina S

Verified

December 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

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!

Gina S

Verified

December 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

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!

Bryan T

Verified

December 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

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.

Bryan T

Verified

December 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

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.

Location & Directions for Takhlakh Lake Campground

Gifford Pinchot Nf Cowlitz Valley Ranger District, Randle, WA 98377 United States

Elevation: 1,350 ft

Nearest town

Randle, WA - 33 mi

About over 1 hr (68 min) to downtown

Highway access

The nearest major road is US Highway 12, located approximately 24 miles to the south of Takhlakh Lake Campground.

Nearby National Park

Mount Rainier 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

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