Campground: Walupt Lake

in Gifford Pinchot National Forest

The numbers that decide it

Longest rig
30 ft
Sites
42
Electric hookups
Not published
Pull-through sites
Yes
Paved access
No
Accessible sites
Not published
Driveway grade
Not published
Bear boxes
Not published
Campfires
Yes
Shade
Yes
Group sites
4

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

Campground: Walupt Lake

A popular high elevation campground on the shores of Walupt Lake and surrounded by the Goat Rocks Wilderness. The campground provides outstanding views of the the southern Goat Rocks Wilderness . The campground offers various sizes of camping units as well as 7 walk-in sites. Walupt Lake spans 384 acres and is the second largest lake in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The clear mountain waters are popular with anglers who come here to cast for Rainbow and Cutthroat Trout. This campground is surrounded by the Goat Rocks Wilderness, named for the rugged peaks where numerous mountain goats are found. Scattered throughout the area are alpine meadows, lakes and ponds. The Lake has a primitive boat ramp and day use area great for swimming and hanging out a hot summer day. Mosquitos can be a problem early in the season. There are numerous trails nearby. Walupt Lake Trail # 101 goes along the northern edge of the lake and is an easy hike to the end of the lake. The Nanny Ridge Trail # 98 climbs steeply but offers great views of the Goat Rocks Wilderness. Be sure to fill out a Wilderness Permit before entering the designated Wilderness. Walupt Lake Day Use Picnic Site is within this campground. View a Walupt Lake Campground map (.pdf)

Before you go

Season

07/01/2024 – 09/22/2024

Reservations

First-come, first-served

Fees

Camping : Reservations availaible approximately mid to end June, 2025 • Single Site/$25 • Multi-Site/$45 Extra Vehicle :$8 Day Use :$5/vehicle

Restrictions

Maximum vehicle length is 22 feet. • 10 m.p.h. speed limit on Walupt Lake.

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