Campground: Killen Creek

 

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: Unreachable
  

This campground is located near the Mt. Adams Wilderness. It is located in a high elevation stand of Lodgepole Pine and Silver Fir. It is a good place to camp prior to heading into the northern trails of the Wilderness. 

View a Killen Creek Campground map (.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 
Reservations: First come, first serve
Fees: Camping: $20/Night
Open Season: 06/14/2024 - 09/22/2024
Usage: Light-Medium
Restrictions:
  • Maximum vehicle length is 22 feet.
  • Wilderness restrictions apply within nearby Mt. Adams Wilderness.
Closest Towns: Randle, WA; Packwood, WA; Trout Lake, WA
Water: No
Restroom: Vault Toilets (2)
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
Information Center:

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 31.2 miles and turn left on to Forest Road 2329. Follow Forest Road 2329 for 6.2 miles and arrive at the campground on the left. 


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

No. of Sites 9 single site(s)
Reservation Info Not reservable
No. of Accessible sites None

RV Camping

Small RVs are okay.

Reservation Info Not reservable
Pavement Type for Parking
Hookup - Water No
Size Restrictions 22'
Hookup - Sewer No
Dump Stations No
Hookups - Electric No
Corrals 22'

Viewing Plants

Abundant wildflowers in spring.

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
46.293413

  Longitude : 
-121.548325

  Elevation : 
4449'