Campground: Forlorn Lakes
Forlorn Lakes, one of the most popular campgrounds in the southern part of the forest, offers 25 campsites scattered around the wooded shores of small, picturesque lakes. Swimming and fishing are possible in the larger lakes. Huckleberry bushes grow in the campground and surrounding area making this site very popular during huckleberry season. The campsites at a maximum 18 feet long are suitable for tent camping and small campers or RV's. The day use area has lake views, picnic tables, and fire rings.
The campground is very popular, the camping spots fill early in the week. Forlorn Lakes offers nearby access to Indian Heaven via the East Crater Trailhead.
View a Forlorn Lakes Campground map. (.pdf)
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | 11/03/2023: Campground is closed for the season. For further information contact the Mt. Adams Ranger Station 1-509-395-3402. |
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Reservations: | First come - first serve. |
Fees: | $15/Night/Single, $30Night/Double, $5 Extra vehicle fee |
Usage: | Medium |
Restrictions: | Maximum vehicle length is 18 feet. |
Closest Towns: | Trout Lake, WA |
Water: | No |
Restroom: | Vault Toilet (6) |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | Mt. Adams Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:From Trout Lake, Washington drive west on Highway 141 to the forest boundary where 141 becomes Forest Road 24. Continue west on Forest Road 24 past Peterson Prairie Campground to the intersection with Forest Road 60. At this intersection continue straight onto Forest Road 60. At the intersection with Forest Road 66 follow the signs for Goose Lake, taking a right to continue driving west on Forest Road 60. After about one and one-half miles there will be a sign for Forlorn Lakes Campground. Turn right onto Forest Road 6035 at the sign and continue on this road to the campground.
From Carson, Washington, drive north for 4.8 miles on Wind River Highway (Forest Road 30) to Panther Creek Road. Take a right on Panther Creek Road at the sign for Panther Creek Campground. Stay on this road which becomes Forest Road 65 at the forest boundary for approximately 11 miles. At the intersection with Forest Road 60, take a right onto Forest Road 60. Continue on Forest Road 60 past Goose Lake to the sign for Forlorn Lakes Campground. Turn left at the sign on to Forest Road 6035 and continue to the campground.
Activities
Campground Camping
No. of Sites | 22 single site(s), 3 double site(s) |
Reservation Info | Not reservable |
No. of Accessible sites | None |
RV Camping
Easy RV parking for some of the spots.No. of Sites | 25 |
Reservation Info | Not reservable |
Pavement Type for Parking | No |
Hookup - Water | No |
Vehicle Clearence | |
Size Restrictions | 18' |
Hookup - Sewer | No |
Dump Stations | No |
Hookups - Electric | No |
Corrals | 18' |