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Campground: Takhlakh 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.
This wooded area along the Adams Fork of the Cispus River makes a great campground location. The campground contains historic basket trees used by the Upper Cowlitz Tribe and has interpretive signage. The campground is located near the Off Highway Vehicle trails of Blue Lake Ridge and the Valley Trail and is frequented by motorized users.
There are 24 total campsites which includes 3 double sites.
View a Adams Fork Campground map (.pdf).
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | (10/15/2024): Concessionaire services have ended for the season. Garbage removal and bathroom maintenance are not provided during off season (from September 2024 to June 2025). Public users are welcome to utilize the recreation site during the off season, but must follow our Dispersed Camping policy, need to practice Leave No Trace principles, and are expected to PACK-OUT all trash at the end of their visit. Accumulating winter snow depth will generally make this area inaccessible by vehicle from December to June. |
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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: | 05/17/2024 - 09/22/2024 |
| Usage: | Light-Medium |
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| Closest Towns: | Randle, WA; Packwood WA |
| Water: | Potable Water |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
| 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 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. The campground is less than ¼ mile on the left.
Cowlitz Valley Ranger District
10024 US Hwy 12
PO Box 670
Randle, WA 98377
(360) 497-1100
TTY: (360) 497-1101
General Notes:
High Lakes area general map in the Cowlitz Valley Vicinity.
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' |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing: Fishing for rainbow trout is good early in the season.| Fish Species | Rainbow trout |