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36 total sitesAbout Takhlakh Lake Campground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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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
Erik F
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful Campsite right on the lake. I have been coming here for over 25 years. Lake Takhlakh is a ver6 special place.
Joseph W
January 10, 2020
Beautiful campground. We only ended up staying for one night due to an overwhelming amount of flies around during out stay. I am aware that this is always a possibility when camping, but our site was just down the path from the vault toilet which most likely contributed to the issue. No amount of pest repellent would touch the issue.
Would consider trying to stay again at a site further from the vault toilet.
Kevin M
January 10, 2020
This is a great campsite and you won’t regret paying it a visit! It’s very remote but that is one of the best aspects of it. Bring floaties for the lake!
Tim H
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
waited a long time to finally stay at this campground. It is a beautiful area, but sites are close together and relatively open. Had a magnificent storm at night which was fantastic....but the listening to the several sites of people blaring music until 3am in between thunderclaps was not a great way to end our 7 day road trip. Also had their dog off-leash, begging for food in our campsite and riling up other dogs nearby who were on-leash. Now that rangers don't exist in campgrounds, I guess it can't be helped.
Joseph W
January 10, 2020
Beautiful campground. We only ended up staying for one night due to an overwhelming amount of flies around during out stay. I am aware that this is always a possibility when camping, but our site was just down the path from the vault toilet which most likely contributed to the issue. No amount of pest repellent would touch the issue.
Would consider trying to stay again at a site further from the vault toilet.
Kevin M
January 10, 2020
This is a great campsite and you won’t regret paying it a visit! It’s very remote but that is one of the best aspects of it. Bring floaties for the lake!
Tim H
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
waited a long time to finally stay at this campground. It is a beautiful area, but sites are close together and relatively open. Had a magnificent storm at night which was fantastic....but the listening to the several sites of people blaring music until 3am in between thunderclaps was not a great way to end our 7 day road trip. Also had their dog off-leash, begging for food in our campsite and riling up other dogs nearby who were on-leash. Now that rangers don't exist in campgrounds, I guess it can't be helped.
Marissa C
VerifiedDecember 23, 2019 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
We had 3 very nice large campsites- 2 doubles and one single. Some of the other sites around the campground are quite small though so make sure you read the descriptions carefully. Although our sites weren't bordering the lake it was an easy walk for lake access. The campground hosts were very friendly and attentive. You really can't beat the scenery here, but it is quite a drive off of the beaten path and you're pretty far from cell service. The only downside to our visit was that there were a LOT of mosquitoes. Get ready to be constantly applying insect repellent day and night.
Marissa C
VerifiedDecember 23, 2019 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
We had 3 very nice large campsites- 2 doubles and one single. Some of the other sites around the campground are quite small though so make sure you read the descriptions carefully. Although our sites weren't bordering the lake it was an easy walk for lake access. The campground hosts were very friendly and attentive. You really can't beat the scenery here, but it is quite a drive off of the beaten path and you're pretty far from cell service. The only downside to our visit was that there were a LOT of mosquitoes. Get ready to be constantly applying insect repellent day and night.
KARL V
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND
This place kicks ass! Quiet lake side site that we had mid week. Almost had the place to ourselves after a big rain storm and many tent campers got rained out. Bring peanuts for the chipmunks. The camp hosts were very nice and attentive. It's pretty far from anything so bring everything you need.
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