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

Christopher E

Verified

August 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

The host’s were very friendly and the restrooms were some of the cleanest we have experienced.

Ken M

Verified

August 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

the relatively new campground hosts were very friendly and helpful, the restroom was clean and well supplied, and the nearby campers were all good neighbors

Christopher E

Verified

August 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

The host’s were very friendly and the restrooms were some of the cleanest we have experienced.

Lisa B

Verified

August 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Absolutely gorgeous lake and very quiet. Long gravel road to get in and out of camp so be sure to bring everything you need!. We stayed in spot 37 with a 23 ft airstream and we left the trailer on the car. Fit perfectly and was fairly private. Wasn’t lakeside so we had to walk our kayak and paddle board to the day use area to use. We just left them there for several days and it was fine. Others did as well. Next time will try to get a spot lakeside. Camp host was great. No WiFi and no cell service which was also great. Some bugs but not too bad. Will be back. Lovely place.

Lisa B

Verified

August 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Absolutely gorgeous lake and very quiet. Long gravel road to get in and out of camp so be sure to bring everything you need!. We stayed in spot 37 with a 23 ft airstream and we left the trailer on the car. Fit perfectly and was fairly private. Wasn’t lakeside so we had to walk our kayak and paddle board to the day use area to use. We just left them there for several days and it was fine. Others did as well. Next time will try to get a spot lakeside. Camp host was great. No WiFi and no cell service which was also great. Some bugs but not too bad. Will be back. Lovely place.

Joann D

Verified

August 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Beautiful lake with a great view of Mt Adams. Remote location with challenging roads to get there. Great camp host.

Joann D

Verified

August 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Beautiful lake with a great view of Mt Adams. Remote location with challenging roads to get there. Great camp host.

Kathleen W

Verified

August 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

This is a popular/busy campground so if you are looking for total isolation then explore elsewhere. Also, if you are showing up on a weekend with no reservations then good luck...we had a couple parties vying for our camp site at 7am on a Friday morning. The campground offers ample lake access, a trail around the lake with great huckleberry picking, friendly camp hosts, beautiful view of mt adams, and clean pit toilets. Our biggest concern was getting eaten alive by mosquitos but we lucked out and experienced minimal encounters with them. Bring drinking water unless you are cool with lake water. Overall, enjoyable experience and would stay again.

Kathleen W

Verified

August 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

This is a popular/busy campground so if you are looking for total isolation then explore elsewhere. Also, if you are showing up on a weekend with no reservations then good luck...we had a couple parties vying for our camp site at 7am on a Friday morning. The campground offers ample lake access, a trail around the lake with great huckleberry picking, friendly camp hosts, beautiful view of mt adams, and clean pit toilets. Our biggest concern was getting eaten alive by mosquitos but we lucked out and experienced minimal encounters with them. Bring drinking water unless you are cool with lake water. Overall, enjoyable experience and would stay again.

Katie S

Verified

August 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA TAKHLAKH LAKE CAMPGROUND

1

There was no camp host the first night we were there. Bathrooms were overflowing with trash. People were having fires despite the burn ban. There was no noise ordinance upheld and people were partying into the wee hours of the morning. Considering the yearly fires this state endures I would expect at the very least there would be someone there to monitor that. Someone did arrive our final night (as camp host) and he seemed to be taking the job seriously and paying attention to fires, trash, etc. I understand that there have been recent cuts with funding but at the very least the minimum things need to be attended to and if not, this campground should be shut down. As sad as that would make me, I care about the environment more than a beautiful view and peace this campground allows.

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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