Takhlakh Lake Campground

This camping area is gorgeous!

Site 38 was a wonderful site. It was close to the water to launch kayaks. The view of the lake was tremendous through the trees.
The camp hosts were personable and helpful.

Takhlakh is such a peaceful, beautiful place

I normally love this spot. I've been coming here since the 80s and never had issues like this year with a camp host. Very aggressive and threatened law enforcement for minor stuff such as a light string hung up to keep people from cutting through the campsite. When I called the ranger station to make a report they were already aware of the hosts Mary/Beri because they had several complaints about their aggressive and threatening behaviors. Please train the host staff better and not to be so aggressive to campers that aren't breaking any laws and minding their own business. When my husband stated the interaction ruined his trip, the host responded "Good!" Who does that as a customer service based position?

The lake is easy to access. However, the parking spots are quite limited.

The campground hosts were very helpful and informative. The Facilities were clean and stocked. Gorgeous and exceptional!

quiet and peaceful

The road is VERY BAD!!! DONT LET ANY REVIEW DECEIVE YOU. that 6ish miles of unpaved coming from trout lake has so many HUGE POTHOLES its crazy. Take it EXTREMELY SLOW. Also the sun hits through trees its hard to spot so dont speed up thinking they ended, just around the corner will be tons more. The last bit of pavement after the final turn is relieving though.

Some pavement is warbled but just watch for their markings saying to slow down on the road itself. No signs 👎

Other than that. THIS IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST CAMPGROUNDS IVE EVER VISITED. THE BEST 👌 VIEW FROM A LAKE TO A MOUNTAIN EVER. ITS PHENOMENAL AND ITS SOOOO CLOSE.

The little loop around the lake and up the lava beds DO IT!!! SO FREAKING WORTH IT. clear days you've got a GREAT shot of Rainier and if you know what youre looking for eastern edge of st helens.

Almost none of the sites get a view of the mtn and only a small handful of sites have a view of the lake. So get reserved early if yall want something other than just trees.

Plus we went on the last "open" wknd and there were literally no mosquitoes. Chatted up some other frequent campers and they said mosquitoes are no joke and almost left early in mid august because of them.

Pack plenty of water and double even triple check items bringing cause trips into town are nearly 4 hours if you forget something...that dang road.
But the views from all over are stunning regardless.
Oh and no review said it
..but they all have brand new tables at each site and a level pad for tents. Great feature!
Its a great spot and ill be going again in my lifetime. No doubt.
Ps we did it in a Chrysler TC minivan. Came from spokane so had to be mindful of gas or would've done it in a truck or jeep even.

Such a clean campground. Very nice facility. Clean toilets. Always beautiful here

Quiet, secluded campground. Great views of Mt Adams. Stars were bright at night and the sunrise was beautiful, so I’d recommend visiting when skies are clear.