Campground: Takhlakh Lake

A map depicting trails in the High Lakes area within the Cowlitz Valley vicinity.

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.

Area Status: Temporarily Closed

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).

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At a Glance

Current Conditions:	8/29/24: See current closure order 06-03-03-24-02. Map of closure. See Recreation.gov for current status.
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.
Fees:	Camping: Reservations start July 14th, 2024 Single Site/$25 Double Site/$45 Extra Vehicle: $8 Day Use: $5/vehicle/day
Open Season:	07/01/2024 - 09/22/2024
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
Information Center:	Concessionaire, ExplorUS: 661-702-1420 Ranger District Office: Cowlitz Valley Ranger District

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.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

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'