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Campground: Takhlakh Lake

in Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Will your rig fit

The numbers that decide it

Longest rig
99 ft
Sites
54
Electric hookups
Not published
Pull-through sites
No
Paved access
No
Accessible sites
Not published
Driveway grade
Not published
Bear boxes
Not published
Campfires
Yes
Shade
Yes
Group sites
6

Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov

About

Campground: Takhlakh Lake

A very popular campground close to the shore of Takhlakh Lake. The Campground includes ten walk-in sites. The views across the lake of Mt. Adams are outstanding. The northern trails of the Mt. Adams Wilderness are nearby. Takhlakh Loop Trail # 134 originates in the campground and encircles the lake. It’s a 1.1 mile flat hike around the lake. You can also connect to the Takh Takh Meadows trail #136 that leads you to an old lava flow. Great views abound from the top of the lava field. Mosquitos can be numerous in the early season. View a Takhlakh Lake Campground map (.pdf).

Practicalities

Before you go

Season

07/01/2025 – 09/22/2025

Reservations

First-come, first-served

Fees

Camping : Reservations available approximately July, 2024. • Single Site/$25 • Double Site/$45 Extra Vehicle : $8 Day Use : $5/vehicle/day

Restrictions

Maximum vehicle length is 22 feet. Snow depth will make area inaccessible by vehicle from December to Mid to late June. This website will be updated once we are able to determine all snow has melted on road way and roads have been cleared of debri and down trees.

The way in

Scenic drives that pass close

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Plan a driveOfficial Forest Service page