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Campground: Walupt Lake
A popular high elevation campground on the shores of Walupt Lake and surrounded by the Goat Rocks Wilderness. The campground provides outstanding views of the the southern Goat Rocks Wilderness. The campground offers various sizes of camping units as well as 7 walk-in sites.
Walupt Lake spans 384 acres and is the second largest lake in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The clear mountain waters are popular with anglers who come here to cast for Rainbow and Cutthroat Trout. This campground is surrounded by the Goat Rocks Wilderness, named for the rugged peaks where numerous mountain goats are found. Scattered throughout the area are alpine meadows, lakes and ponds.
The Lake has a primitive boat ramp and day use area great for swimming and hanging out a hot summer day. Mosquitos can be a problem early in the season. There are numerous trails nearby. Walupt Lake Trail # 101 goes along the northern edge of the lake and is an easy hike to the end of the lake. The Nanny Ridge Trail # 98 climbs steeply but offers great views of the Goat Rocks Wilderness. Be sure to fill out a Wilderness Permit before entering the designated Wilderness.
Walupt Lake Day Use Picnic Site is within this campground.
View a Walupt Lake Campground map (.pdf)
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | 9/1/23: No campfires. Prepare for mosquitos, large crowds of people and limited parking. Currently no reported fires at campground or near campground that pose threat or reason for evacuation. For fire information you can check with the CowlitzComplex fire page: https://www.facebook.com/cowlitzcomplex/ 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: | Heavy |
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| Closest Towns: | Randle, WA; Packwood WA |
| Water: | No Potable Water (System Down); Bring Water |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (1) |
| Passes: | 50% discount for single site camping fee with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age, or Golden Access. |
| Operated By: | Concessionaire |
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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 17.5 miles then turn left onto Forest Road 21. Follow Forest Road 21 for 12.6 miles to the junction of Forest Road 2160. Turn right on Forest Road 2160 and arrive at the campground in 4.7 miles.
Activities
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:| No. of Sites | 39 single site(s), 3 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=71646\&topTabIndex=CampingSpot |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
RV Camping
Recreation areas with activity RV Camping:Some of the units have easy RV parking.
| No. of Sites | 42 |
| 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=71646\&topTabIndex=CampingSpot |
| Pavement Type for Parking | No |
| Hookup - Water | No |
| Hookup - Sewer | No |
| Size Restrictions | 22' |
| Dump Stations | No |
| Hookups - Electric | No |
| Corrals | 22' |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing:Trolling motors on boats permitted on Walupt Lake, with fishing for brook trout.
| Fish Species | Brook trout |
Boating - Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Motorized:Walupt Lake has a 10 mph speed limit.
Boating - Non-Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Non-Motorized:Swimming
Recreation areas with activity Swimming:Related Information
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