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Campground: Horseshoe Lake
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.
The campground is a rustic site situated on a 24 acre lake, and offers most campers a view of the water. The campground is small with only 11 campsites. Fishing, boating (electric motors only), and hiking are available. Trail access to Mt. Adams Wilderness is nearby at Killen Creek trailhead.
Nearby access to Green Mountain Trail #110, High Lakes Trail #116, Spring Creek Trail #115.
View a map of Horseshoe Lake Campground (.pdf).
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | (11/20/2024): Accumulating winter snow depth will generally make this area inaccessible by vehicle from December to June. Always be aware of Snow and Weather conditions before travelling into the forest. Check SNOW conditions here https://wcc.sc.egov.usda.gov Check WEATHER conditions here National Weather Service |
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| Reservations: | First come, first served |
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| Open Season: | 06/14/2024 - 08/29/2024 |
| Usage: | Light |
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| Closest Towns: | Randle, WA; Packwood, WA |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (1) |
| Passes: | 50% discount for single site camping fee with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, In |
| 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 18.5 miles then turn left onto Forest Road 21. Follow Forest Road 21 for 4.6 miles and turn right onto Forest Road 56. Follow Forest Road 56 for 3 miles and turn right onto Forest Road 5603. Follow Forest Road 5603 for 5.2 miles and turn right onto Forest Road 2329. Follow Forest Road 2329 for 3 miles and turn right onto Forest Road 2329078. Follow Forest Road 2329078 for 1.3 miles and arrive at the campground.
Activities
Mountain Biking
A trail around the lake provides opportunities for hiking and biking.Campground Camping
Sites are not well-defined.
| No. of Sites | 11 single site(s) |
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| No. of Accessible sites | 1 of 11 |
RV Camping
Limited space for RVs.
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| Hookup - Water | No |
| Hookup - Sewer | No |
| Size Restrictions | 16' |
| Dump Stations | No |
| Hookups - Electric | No |
| Corrals | 16' |
Lake and Pond Fishing
A trail around the lake provides access to a variety of fishing spots.| Fish Species | Tiger, Brook, and Brown Trout |
Viewing Scenery
Picturesque lake.OHV Camping
| Fees: | $12 overnight camping fee |
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