Campground: Forlorn Lakes
in Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Reported closed. Checked 2026-08-05. Confirm with the agency before you drive out.
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageCampground: Forlorn Lakes
Forlorn Lakes, one of the most popular campgrounds in the southern part of the forest, offers 25 campsites scattered around the wooded shores of small, picturesque lakes. Swimming and fishing are possible in the larger lakes. Huckleberry bushes grow in the campground and surrounding area making this site very popular during huckleberry season. The campsites at a maximum 18 feet long are suitable for tent camping and small campers or RV’s. The day use area has lake views, picnic tables, and fire rings. The campground is very popular, the camping spots fill early in the week. Forlorn Lakes offers nearby access to Indian Heaven via the East Crater Trailhead . View a Forlorn Lakes Campground map . (.pdf)
Before you go
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
Camping: • Single site: $15/night • Double sites: $30/night • Extra Vehicle: $5/vehicle
Restrictions
Maximum vehicle length is 18 feet.
Scenic drives that pass close
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