High Lakes area general map in the Cowlitz Valley Vicinity. Sites include: Adams Fork Campground, Boulder Trail #1C, Cat Creek Campground, Council Bluff Trail #117, Green Mountain Trail #110 , Hamilton Buttes Trail #118 , Hamilton Peak Trail #109, High Lakes Trail #116, Horseshoe Lake Campground, Keenes Horse Camp, Keenes Trail #120, Killen Creek Campground, Spring Creek Trail #115, East Canyon Trail #265, Takh Takh Meadow Trail #136.
A very popular campground close to the shore of Takhlakh Lake. The Campground includes ten walk-in sites. The views across the lake of Mt. Adams are outstanding. The northern trails of the Mt. Adams Wilderness are nearby. Takhlakh Loop Trail # 134 originates in the campground and encircles the lake. It’s a 1.1 mile flat hike around the lake. You can also connect to the Takh Takh Meadows trail #136 that leads you to an old lava flow. Great views abound from the top of the lava field. Mosquitos can be numerous in the early season.
View a Takhlakh Lake Campground map (.pdf).
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | 11/14/23: Snow between Mile post 1 -7 on FR 2329 1-3 inches. Concessionaire hosting is over for season and campground. You can access this campground until snow makes roads impassible but you must follow rules for Disperse Camping and Leave No Trace Gifford Pinchot National Forest - Outdoor Safety & Ethics (usda.gov)! Campground has both reservation and first come first serve sites July 14-Sept. 10. Make reservations on Recreation.gov up to 6 months in advance or you may call 1-877-444-6777. |
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Reservations: | Make reservations at Recreation.gov, or by calling 1-877-444-6777, up to 6 months in advance. *Some first come first serve sites are available. |
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Open Season: | 07/01/2023 - 09/24/2023 |
Usage: | Medium |
Restrictions: | Maximum vehicle length is 22 feet. |
Closest Towns: | Randle, WA; Packwood WA |
Water: | No |
Restroom: | Vault Toilet (3) |
Passes: | 50% discount for single site camping fee with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age, or Golden Access. |
Operated By: | Campground: Concessionaire; Day Use: Forest Service |
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General Information
Directions:From Randle, Washington travel south on State Highway 131 (Forest Roads 23 and 25). Veer left in 1 mile at the Y of Forest Road 23 and Forest Road 25. Continue to follow Forest Service Road 23 for 30.2 miles and turn left on Forest Road 2329. Follow Forest Road 2329 for .78 miles. Road 2329 turns to the right at the junction of Forest Road 5601. Turn right and continue to follow Forest Road 2329 for another .7 miles and arrive at the campground on your right.
Activities
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:No. of Sites | 46 single site(s), 7 double site(s) |
Reservation Info | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO\&parkId=71647\&topTabIndex=CampingSpot |
No. of Accessible sites | None |
RV Camping
Recreation areas with activity RV Camping: Easy access for RV camping.No. of Sites | 53 |
Reservation Info | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO\&parkId=71647\&topTabIndex=CampingSpot |
Hookup - Water | No |
Size Restrictions | 22' |
Hookup - Sewer | No |
Dump Stations | No |
Hookups - Electric | No |
Corrals | 22' |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing: Fishing for rainbow trout is good early in the season.Fish Species | Rainbow trout |